The Panther Post

Join us for an inspiring evening with our Principal and Leadership Team as we kick off a transformative new school year for our ELC through 8th-grade community.

Be Part Of:

• Our 2026–27 Vision: Hear our overarching theme and goals for the year ahead.

• Faculty Updates: Meet key additions to our team and learn how they will directly enrich your child’s daily experience.

• Academic Excellence: Take a deeper look at our school's academic performance and how we deliver on our promise of Excelling in Education.

Your Voice Is Needed:

At this year's Parents’ Night, we will preview the most significant St. John’s School building upgrade proposals in a quarter-century. We invite your broad feedback to ensure this strategic direction aligns with our shared goals for St. John’s.

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: St. John’s Church and School, Community Room

Complimentary Childcare Provided: space is limited - please click here to reserve childcare.

If your family has not yet completed the agreement, please do so this weekend.

We’re thrilled to have nearly 40 parents signed up for Panther Parents this year! Please join us for our first meeting on Thursday, August 27 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room to meet other parents, hear what’s ahead, and learn how you can get involved. We’ll have bagels and coffee to help get your day started!

Please RSVP

Volunteer: Our master SignUpGenius is now open! Sign-up to help with lunch, classroom activities, staff meeting snacks, events, and more.

Sign up to Volunteer

Support Panther Parents: Donations help make our events and activities possible throughout the year. Donate online below or drop off a check in the Main Office with “Panther Parents” in the memo line.

Make a Donation

Thank you for helping make this a great year for our St. John’s community!

We have some additional updates regarding our Extended Care program that we would like to share with you.

Please take a moment to follow the links below to review the most recent information and updates. We appreciate your attention to these details as we continue working to provide a smooth and supportive Extended Care experience for our students and families.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue the search for a new Director. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Letter from Robert Deserino, Interim Coordinator

Kid Check

Extended Care Email

For the start of a new school year, we wanted to remind you that Pizza & Milk Cards are available for purchase!

These convenient prepaid cards make lunchtime a little easier. Students can use their Milk Card to receive milk at lunch and their Pizza Card to purchase pizza slices on Pizza Days throughout the school year.

If you would like to purchase a card for your student, please follow the links to PIZZA & MILK.

Thank you for helping us make lunchtime simple, convenient, and enjoyable for our students!

Our 8th grade class is excited to once again offer delicious, farm-fresh Palisade peaches as a fundraiser to help offset the cost of their educational trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Every purchase directly supports our students, with 100% of the proceeds going toward the trip.

Peach Pricing:

• Full Case: $50
• Half Case: $30

We're Still Accepting Pre-Orders! We encourage you to reserve your peaches early, as they are always in high demand and often sell out quickly. Peaches ARRIVE Wednesday August 19th.

Welcome to the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Feel free to invite grandparents, uncles and other special men.

The purpose of Watch D.O.G.S. at St John's School is:

-To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.

-To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and increase student welfare.

-To help fathers get an inside peek at our school and their child's education.

Example of half-day or daily duties:

7:30 Welcoming students at the front entrance

8:15 Perimeter check

8:30 Reading to a class

8:45 Small group support

9:45 Recess

10:15 Math

11:00 Teacher Support

11:30 Lunch with your child/ren [finish the day]

Sign Up to be one of our WatchDOGS . Dates for the whole 2026-27 school year are available. Pick dates and times best for you!

If you have little ones (Birth-2nd grade) and are looking for some other moms to connect with, join us in the Community Room. Every other Tuesday 6-7:30pm

Dinner and childcare provided. Let us know you are coming by clicking the link. MomCo:

Join us this fall for Women's Huddle, a welcoming Bible study where women gather to grow in God's Word, encourage one another, and build meaningful friendships. This semester we'll be studying Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me by Jennifer Rothschild. We meet Monday mornings from 8:30–9:30 AM at St. John's Church, alternating between homework discussion and the accompanying video each week.

Kickoff Brunch: Monday, August 31 at 8:30 AM at the Hensley Home (2856 Zang Way, Golden). We'll break for Labor Day, with our first study discussion on Monday, September 14.

Whether you've studied the Bible for years or are just beginning, we'd love to have you join us! For more information or to RSVP, contact Melani Hensley at hensleyfam4@gmail.com or text 407-952-9541.

Our 2026-27 K8 School Calendar

August

18: Pizza Day

19: Annual Parent's Evening, ELC-8th grade

23: St. John's Summer Picnic

26: School Picture Day

28: MAP Testing

28: Half Day of School | Dismiss at 11:30am

September

1: Pizza Day

1-4: MAP Testing

7: Labor Day, School Closed

15: Pizza Day

18: Big Breakfast

25: FUN RUN & Half Day

An easy way to support St. John’s School is through your grocery shopping! We’ve partnered with King Soopers in the Community Rewards Program. Simply create an account at www.kingsoopers.com by either using your loyalty card or alternate ID. Once you have logged in, select My Account and then Community Partners. Search for St. John's Lutheran School or select organization number HM299.

Each purchase made, King Soopers donates to St. John’s. All proceeds go to the Teacher Wish

"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EVENTS

August

16: Building Hope Campaign Kickoff Party

22: MomCo

22: Women's Morning Retreat

23: St. John's Summer Picnic 11:15am

26: Middle School Youth Group Hangout

September

6: First Sunday Food Donation

12: MomCo | Sunrise Pilates Sculpt

RENEWAL CHURCH EVENTS: Follow Here

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of St. John’s School. Their partnership strengthens our mission and helps us see our Graduate Promise—Grow in Faith, Excel in Education, Thrive in Community—come to life in the lives of more than 300 children each year.

When it fits your family’s needs, we hope you’ll consider supporting the sponsors who pour into our school community and into your children.

Please click on a sponsor for more information.

Editions dating back to October 25, 2024, can be found here.