The Panther Post
September 25, 2026
Our School
2026 Panther FUN RUN
Our St. John’s Panthers Fun Run event was incredible! Thank you to our volunteers who made this such a fun experience for our students.
We’ve made great progress toward our goal of $40,000 for Student Chromebooks & Teacher Professional Development and we’re so close!
MyBooster.com will remain open for one more weekend, which means we still have time to reach our goal and earn Great Wolf Lodge waterpark digital day passes for registered families.
Keep sharing your page, keep collecting donations, and let's finish what we started!
Thank you again for your support of our St. John’s Panthers Fun Run fundraiser!
Parent Survey Deadline Extended, October 2nd | NEED YOUR HELP
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
As St. John's School prepares for our 2026–27 National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) renewal, we need your feedback. Accreditation is a rigorous self-study process that occurs every 5 years, and ensures we maintain high academic standards and nurture a thriving spiritual environment for your children.
We ask that every family in K-8 completes this survey once.
Why Complete the Survey?
Shape Our Future: Your feedback directly guides our multi-year strategic plan for curriculum, facilities, and school culture.
Share Your Perspective: You see the daily reality of St. John's through your child's eyes, showing us what is working well and where we can grow.
Accreditation Requirement: NLSA relies on authentic parent involvement to hold us accountable to our mission and the families we serve.
Survey Details:
Time: 10–12 minutes
Privacy: 100% anonymous
High Tea: Ticket Sales Close Monday, September 28th at 4pm
Join us for The High Tea, our annual celebration for mothers and the amazing women in the St. John’s community! This relaxed and welcoming event is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your children, enjoy a delicious afternoon high tea, and connect with other women in our school community.
We’ll be serving scones, cucumber sandwiches, chocolates, and, of course, tea!
Pricing: $12 per child | $18 per adult
If Mom is unable to attend, we warmly welcome aunties, grandmothers, or another wonderful female role model to join the celebration. If needed, we can also help connect your child with another friendly family so they don’t miss out on this special afternoon—just reach out to the school office and let us know.
For catering purposes, Ticket Sales close at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you at The High Tea!
Chapel Offering | Love India
Through the India Transformed Love India Program, our school proudly supports five children in India. Our sponsorship helps provide these children with the opportunity to attend a high-quality Christian school, as well as receive birthday and Christmas gifts. It also helps provide food and essential supplies for their families.
Students are invited to support our sponsored children by bringing coins, cash, or checks to school. Donations may be placed in the offering box located in each classroom.
Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us share God’s love with children and families in India!
St. John's Panther Parents| We Still Need YOU!
Volunteer with Panther Parents!
The SignUpGenius is open! We’d love for you to join in and help with lunch, classroom activities, staff meeting snacks, special events, and more. Every helping hand makes a difference, and we’d love to have you be part of what makes St. John’s School so special!
Support Panther Parents
Your donations help make our events, activities, and special moments possible throughout the year. You can donate online or drop off a check in the Main Office with “Panther Parents” in the memo line.
We are so blessed to be in community with YOU! Thank you for helping make St. John’s such a wonderful place for our students and families.
Extended Care | School Days Out Schedule
If you have not yet registered your child for Before and After Care during 2026-27:
- You should complete a background information form, and then indicate which days you would like to book.
Wednesday, 10/14 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Thursday, 10/15 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Friday, 10/16 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Monday 10/19 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Friday, 10/30 - HALF DAY only
Monday, 11/23 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Tuesday 11/24 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Friday, 12/18 - HALF DAY only
Monday, 12/21 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Tuesday 12/22 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Wednesday, 12/23 - HALF and FULL DAY available
Letter from Robert Deserino, Interim Coordinator
WatchDOGS Sign Up
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!
Our Community
26th Annual Pie-a-Thon Fundraiser - India Transformed | Love India
The St. John’s community will be working together to raise money to support the ARISE! Women’s Empowerment Program of India Transformed.
Support the cause by ordering a delicious homemade apple pie.
● Regular 9-inch apple pie: $25
● Small 6-inch apple pie: $17
● Choose baked or frozen/unbaked
A frozen pie is easy to save and bake fresh for a holiday gathering. A baked pie makes a tasty treat to share with a neighbor or to give away as a thoughtful gift. All pie purchases and financial contributions help move us closer to our $25,000 goal.
Don’t miss out! You are only guaranteed a pie if you pre-order.
MomCo
If you have little ones (Birth- 5th 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:
Motherhood is complicated. Mom friends HelpUPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
Our 2026-27 K8 School Calendar
School Resources
Support St. John's through Groceries!
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
Lunch Link
Need to order lunch for you student? Check out Lunch Link by Wholesome Food Services. Go to their custom website and order food for the week. Click the Lunch Link logo to order.
PTO Pizza Days
All proceeds for the Pizza Day fundraiser goes to PTO and Love India
$3 per slice. Click the Pizza logo for purchase.
Milk Card
Need to add money to your student's milk card?
Click the Milk logo for purchase!
Our Church
"We walk together towards renewed hope and life in Jesus Christ."
Advent By Candlelight: Monday, December 7th 6-8:30pm
Join us for a festive and beautiful evening of reflection allowing our hearts to settle into the advent season. It’s our largest women’s community event which so many look forward to every year. It takes place in our Worship Center.
Calling all Men, we need you as well to serve that night. More info to come!
Wash Park
St. John's Wash Park campus has in-person worship at 8am (classic-style worship), 9:45am (modern-style worship), or join our Livestream at 9:40am (click the link) St. John's Church
Highlands
Renewal, St. John's Highlands campus: Sundays at 10:00am in-person, or Livestream. (click the link) Renewal Church
2026 Life Group Season
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
Thank you to our St. John's School Platinum Sponsors
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.