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Why St. John's?
At St. John’s Lutheran School, we serve families in Norwood Young America, Plato, Hamburg, Arlington, Green Isle, New Germany, and surrounding communities with a Christ-centered education that nurtures hearts and minds. From preschool through 8th grade, we provide a safe, supportive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow. Navigating your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to walk alongside you, helping your child grow in knowledge, faith, and character while learning to make sense of life through Jesus.
What's different about St. John's?
We combine academic excellence with a Christian worldview. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum with hands-on learning, real-world applications, and exciting field trips. Through both challenge and support, students grow into confident, Christ-centered leaders prepared to meet the world with purpose and strength.
What will my child miss?
NOTHING! Your child will receive a strong academic foundation in core subjects like math, science/STEM, English, and history, with the added benefits of small class sizes and individualized attention. Our middle school students enjoy unique classroom electives such as 3D printing, music composition, and crocheting, designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
We also provide leadership opportunities for older students—including leading chapel families, mentoring younger students, and helping with school-wide events. Students thrive in our range of extracurriculars, including athletics (volleyball, basketball, cross country) and clubs (drama, chess, cribbage, Knowledge Bowl, breakout-edus, and more).
Don't take our word for it
2024 - 2025 School year theme
Love Like Jesus
This school year, we want to LOVE LIKE JESUS. It’s his love for us—seen most clearly through his suffering and death, that propels and compels us to love one another. And it’s this love that becomes a powerful Christian witness. An early Christian writer named Tertullian quoted a pagan official say about the Christians: “Look at how much they love each other!” This Christian witness stood out. It left the stamp of Christianity on the culture and changed the world. Could it still have that same impact today? And so, in every interaction we’re asking the question: what does love require of us? How do we intentionally love the people in front of us today in such a way that they see Jesus by the way we’re loving?
5 Questions to ask before enrolling in school this year
Content matters! This doesn’t just apply to math, science, and reading, but what about your child’s identity? What about how they treat other people? What we teach through our curriculum at St. John’s is important as we faithfully follow traditional values.
We all want our kids to be the best they can be, but a big part of that is their schooling. Hear from some of St. John’s alums and all they’ve accomplished. They are doing great things, but their stories started at St. John’s.
Our kids are influenced by a lot of people besides just their parents. Their staff, coaches, and peers play an integral role in their development. Take a moment to meet our staff and their commitment to your child’s education.
Everyone needs help. At St. John’s, we strive to partner with you and your child and provide for them the type of help necessary they need. This can range from special education services, to transportation, to tutoring.
Our world is changing, and our kids could receive the brunt of it and what they are being taught. St. John’s is a Christian school that believes in traditional family values. Our curriculum will not need to be harmed by outside influences.
Our Mission
Learn
excel academically through a creative, collaborative, and Christ-centered atmosphere
Love
experience the love of Jesus surrounded by a supportive family
Lead
become confident leaders who model the servant-leadership of Christ
Live
be prepared to live “stand out” lives of integrity and Christian witness
Non-Discrimination Policy
St. John’s Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
