St. John Lutheran School

About Our School

Choosing a school for your child is a very important decision — few choices parents make will impact their child more than the choice of education. At St. John's Lutheran School, a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and Lakeshore Lutheran Schools, we want your child to learn and grow in a loving, nurturing environment where he or she is welcomed and known.

What we strive to do

• Assist Christian parents in meeting their obligation to "bring up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)
• Further God's Kingdom to the un-churched in accordance with Christ's command to make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19)
• Offer a Christian, Lutheran, elementary education that is permeated with God's Word.
• Provide our young people with a sure hope of heaven and a deeper knowledge of God's love in Jesus Christ.
• Encourage our young people to respond to that love with a life of faith, worship, service, and love.

Our history

The founders of St. John's congregation realized right away the importance of a Christian education for their children. In 1857, two years after the founding of the congregation, a building that housed both the church and school was constructed. Twelve years later a new church was built on land purchased by the congregation, and the original building housed the school for the next 23 years, with students instructed by a combination of parents, dedicated members, and pastors. In 1870, Mr. Henry Hilleman was called as the school's first full-time teacher; in 1875, after a vacancy of nearly a year, Mr. Albert Keibel was called to serve a dual role as teacher and pastor. In 1954 a second full-time teacher was called.

In 1892 a new brick school was constructed to replace the deteriorated church-school building. After 55 years of use, on March 3, 1947, the school was destroyed in a fire caused by a faulty oil heater; the church served as a temporary classroom while a new brick school was built north of the church, which is still in use today. Additions followed as enrollment grew — two classrooms and lavatories completed in 1999, and a commons area, additional bathrooms, and a large gym facility completed in 2011. Over the years, our school has been greatly blessed and strongly supported by the members of St. John's Lutheran Church.