St. John's Area School

08/21/2026

What a wonderful time we had at our Pre-K Play Date and Kindergarten Social & Open House! ❤️It was so much fun getting to meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and help our little learners get excited for the year ahead.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces back at school and are SO excited for an amazing school year! 📚🍎✨

08/20/2026

Pre-k and Kindergarten REMINDER!!

08/19/2026

What a fun evening!! A huge thank you and shout-out to the hosts and RISE gala donors. It was wonderful to see how our community comes together to support our school!

08/18/2026

SJAS Reminders!!

08/11/2026

Another awesome event hosted by our fabulous SJAS PTO! 🎉 The time, effort, and dedication they put into making our SJAS events so special definitely does not go unnoticed!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTO and generous sponsors for supporting our school and helping make these events possible. We appreciate you more than you know!

08/05/2026

✨ SJAS Open House is Almost Here! ✨

Join us for our SJAS Open House on Thursday, August 27, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing school year!

We're excited to introduce several new staff members this year and can't wait for you to meet them.

We've also included a link to our teachers' Amazon Wish Lists. If you're able to support a classroom by purchasing an item, we know our teachers would be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for being such a wonderful school community. Let's make it an amazing year at SJAS! ❤🖤

🔗 Teacher Amazon Wish Lists:

Mrs. Thorsten:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2QGYP8CNECADR?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Girtz:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FO423QOLW6GL?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Hammond:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2S4BRYYOX0FUS/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?

Mrs. Dombrovski:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1E2N490JH2V1O?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Terhaar:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RY18B17MFGBO?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Sauer:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3KNLST4T8DWTD?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_6QHK04KQ4RPE18JPQX34_1&language=en-US

Ms. Nelson:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QQY8XD3084RO?type=wishlist

Ms. Kulander:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32YT8ZY1TQABE?type=wishlist

SJAS Library:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GN5OYCCBUX3R?ref_=wl_share

07/29/2026

🎉 The excitement is building at SJAS! Our PTO has two amazing events right around the corner, and there's still time to get involved!

🚀 Shoot for the Heavens
Join us for an afternoon of fun while supporting SJAS! There are still opportunities to register, volunteer, sponsor, and donate. Learn more here: https://stjohnsareaschool.betterworld.org/events/shoot-heavens?fbclid=IwY2xjawTXAGRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUFLU0V6bnRjWFRteUFNUG9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTGd4P7-uFwCKMuT_56vwm7B-imcY9WJnKd1lWj9wlHVjtfMRdxofX8oXgXk_aem_1m4B04pl8xKWtfIUvlS1jA

⛳ Disciples Dozen Golf Scramble
Gather your team for a day of golf, fellowship, and fun while supporting SJAS! Register your team, become a sponsor, or donate today:
https://disciples-double-down.perfectgolfevent.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTW_TZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5eU2gNyJxBNu2PnKqgHgaJ95l_Ua6GgA_XZb0G38mHTPLBKz_4dDJ80z155Q_aem_a4FLz_q51Mixt_ZGPYnKnQ

Every registration, volunteer, sponsorship, and donation helps make a difference for our students and our school community. Thank you for your continued support, we couldn't do it without you! 💙💛

We can't wait to see you at these exciting events!

This year we will be running a “Double” Tournament. You/your team will have the option to golf 18 holes or 9 holes. The 9 hole will have 2 different time slots, you may choose to play in the morning or the afternoon. (Should you decide after 9 to pla...

07/14/2026

UPDATE: Join us and your Kindergarten student for a fun ice cream social and open house! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet before the school year begins, make new friends, and become familiar with their school environment.

In lieu of our Open House, our kindergarten students will have the opportunity to visit and explore their classroom with Mrs. Thorsten.

Families will rotate from the playground to the school during the event.

If you have any questions, please contact the school. We look forward to seeing you!

To make the afternoon even sweeter, ice cream treats will be available for students and their families to enjoy. We look forward to spending time together and welcoming you to a great school year!

07/14/2026

Pre-K Playdate Join us and your Pre-K student for a fun playdate! This is a wonderful opportunity for new and returning Pre-K students to meet before the school year begins and for families to connect with one another. While the students enjoy playing together, parents will have the chance to ask questions, meet staff members, and complete any remaining paperwork that may be needed before the start of the school year. A frozen treat will be available for everyone to enjoy!

07/08/2026

📚 Great news! The **SJAS Lending Library** is up and running again after some storm damage.

Stop by, pick out a great book, and enjoy some summer reading! Whether you're diving into a new adventure or revisiting an old favorite, our library is here for everyone.

Keep those minds sharp all summer long, we can't wait to see what you'll be reading next! Happy reading! ☀️📖