Saint John School’s Mary Crowning has always been a beloved annual tradition in which we honor Mary, our Mother, as well as our own Saint John School moms.  With the closure of school due to novel coronavirus, plans had to be altered.  The result was just as amazing and joyful as if we had been… Read more »

Saint John School once again supported childhood cancer research with our annual lemonade stand.  Our community holds this particular outreach close to our hearts as one of our students, 4th grader Angelina, is a cancer survivor.  At our Monday morning assembly, Angelina spoke eloquently about raising funds to support research. In addition to the lemonade… Read more »

Saint John students in grade 4-8 shared a unique experience.  They were able to learn using virtual reality.  The STEAM Maker Company brought their new 4D Virtual Reality program to our school.  It was an experience that infused learning full circle for our students. The program  was an ultimate sensory engagement where the students and teachers felt like they were… Read more »

Catholic Schools Week 2019 was a big success at Saint John School.  With the theme of Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed., the Saint John community celebrated in both traditional and new ways. On Monday, we celebrated our community as well as took the opportunity to serve others.  New this year, a photo booth was set up… Read more »

Students from Saint John School won top awards in the San Diego STEAM Maker Festival, an annual December event and competition that focuses on different activities that pertain to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.  Some events in the STEAM Maker Festival are competitions, while others are exhibitions showcasing different projects and experiments that students… Read more »

The students of Saint John School were given the special opportunity to view and venerate the first-class relic of St. Maria Goretti, hosted by Ms. Jennifer Piranio in early September. To venerate a relic is to regard it with great respect and reverence. A relic is a part of a deceased holy person’s body kept as an object… Read more »

By Emma Velchek, 7th Grade Journalism Student A long-standing tradition here at Saint John School is the May Crowning, which celebrates Mary and her dedication towards God and others. The service was celebrated May 2 at the Saint John Parish church and attended by the whole school and many parents. The service included hymns, prayers,… Read more »

The Saint John Parish Hall was rocking during the annual Middle School Spring Sing.   Originally designed to foster teamwork and cooperation among the 6th through 8th grade students, the Spring Sing has become a fun and spirited musical competition.  Students are able to share their creative gifts and talents with the community. Each year, a… Read more »

Saint John middle school students made a great showing at the 64th annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF).  With a total of 600 students participating, competition was tough.  Students began preparing for the science fair on August 31.  Throughout the process, students needed to follow an outline and calendar. Each part of… Read more »

Saint John 7th and 8th students had the opportunity to participate in a biotechnology program through the Salk Institute.  The Salk Mobile Lab spent 3 days at Saint John School instructing student in their science lab curriculum, called “Discovering DNA.” Middle school science and STEM teacher, Gena Heins, commented that these awesome scientists really know… Read more »