St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and Lakeshore Lutheran Schools, serving PreK through 8th grade since 1857. Families choose St. John for a caring Christian environment, highly trained teachers, strong student culture, and a proven multi-grade classroom model — along with athletic and musical opportunities, a large gym facility, before and after school care, and a 3- and 4-year-old preschool program offered 2-5 days a week.
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Multi-grade classrooms
Since its inception, St. John Lutheran School has used a multi-grade classroom structure. Research shows no educational difference in academic achievement versus single-grade classrooms, with positives that include increased self-esteem, increased pro-social behavior, enriched personal relationships, increased personal responsibility, a decline in discipline problems, and more positive attitudes toward school.
Preschool (ages 3–4)
A 3- and 4-year-old preschool program offered 2–5 days a week, alongside before and after school care for school families.
Faculty
Principal, Sixth thru Eighth Grade
Mr. Phil Hochmuth
Phil graduated from Martin Luther College in 2003 and taught grades 5-6 at Christ-St. Peter Lutheran School in Milwaukee for 12 years before accepting a call to teach at St. John in 2015. He has served as principal of St. John since the 2018-2019 school year. He and his wife Keturah have three children, two of whom attend St. John.
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Third thru Fifth Grade
Mr. Ken Lehman
Ken graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1984 and has taught grades 2-8 at schools including Immanuel in Greenville, Bethlehem in Hortonville, First in La Crosse, and Trinity in Brillion. This is his first year at St. John. He obtained his master's degree in education from Martin Luther College in 2017.
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Kindergarten thru Second Grade
Mrs. Jennifer Harley
Jennifer spent time as a caregiver in St. John's Early Childhood ministry before turning to the American Board of Education to receive training and Wisconsin state licensure to teach K-2. She has currently held the call for two years and is working on her Synod certification.
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Amanda Maresh
Pre-School
Ms. Sadie Schultz
Sadie accepted the call to St. John right from graduation. She brings energy and new ideas to the team, loves kids, and seeks to see them flourish.
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Amy Vos
Pre-School Teacher's Aide
Hollie Nelson
Board of Education
Travis Nelson
Board of Education
Bobby Dassey
Board of Education
Seth Radue
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Krcma
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