St. John’s School instills in its students intellectual enthusiasm, leadership, and an appreciation of discovery. We encourage students to focus on achievement with a willingness to explore varied paths to reach their goals. Because the SJS community revels in scholarly, athletic, and artistic adventure, day-to-day life at St. John’s is filled with the joy of learning and doing, both for students and for faculty.

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SJS Brings Books to Life at Mav Literary Fest
11/11/2026
St. John’s School celebrated its treasured culture of literacy and love of reading during the annual Mav Literary Fest on November 10-11, 2026. The schoolwide event spanned Lower, Middle, and Upper School, and included a veritable cornucopia of activities, lectures, guest author visits, dedicated reading time, book character costumes, and more.
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SJS Alumnus Awarded Nobel Prize
11/6/2026
On October 5, 2026, Karl Deisseroth ’88, M.D., Ph.D,. entered one of the most prestigious circles in the life sciences. The St. John’s School alumnus was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, a crowning achievement in a brilliant career that is still far from over.
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MS Hosts Annual Fall Festival for Candlelighters
11/5/2026
SJS Middle School students hosted the annual Fall Festival for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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SJS Hosts Fall Instrumental Concert
10/29/2026
St. John’s School hosted the Fall Instrumental Concert on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Lowe Theater. The musicians performed under the direction of Middle School and Upper School Band Director Nick Thomas and Middle School and Upper School Orchestra Director Alisa Pederson. The two co-directed the Symphony and Concert Philharmonia.
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Bryanna, Class of 2026

The academic rigor is unparalleled and comes with an excellent support system of teachers and peers.
Mikail, Class of 2027

I like St. John’s because I am always surrounded by a friendly and hardworking environment. The students and faculty motivate me to work hard and give my best effort on every assignment, project, and assessment.
Toby, Class of 2028

I like St. John's because of the wide selection of classes and clubs to choose from. The school allows students to mix whatever their passions may be with their academics quite well.
Eloise, Class of 2029

I love the atmosphere; everyone is always so welcoming and there is a place for everyone here. It feels like no matter who you are, there are people, classes, and activities for you at St. John's.

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