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Class of 2026 Honors Graduates

Saint John’s Prep Recognizes the Honors Graduates for the Class of 2026 Saint John’s Prep is proud to announce students who are graduating with honors. These students are the highest academic achievers of the Class of 2026. To graduate with an honors diploma from Saint John’s Prep, students must achieve a minimum of three academic […]

Izzy Westling ’26 Commits to NYU for Swimming

Prep Senior Signs with New York University Izzy ’26 is already a champion in Minnesota, and now she’s joining a national championship team! Saint John’s Prep Senior Izzy Westling has committed to join the national championship swim and dive team for New York University, in Manhattan. She signed her letter of intent at Prep accompanied […]

Isaac Miller ’26 Earns Triple Threat Honors

Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to announce that Isaac Miller, a Senior at Saint John’s Prep, has been selected to participate in Triple Threat on Hennepin, a highly selective and prestigious performing arts program that recognizes Minnesota high school students for excellence in singing, acting, dancing, and leadership. Triple Threat on Hennepin is part […]

Isabel Schwinghammer recieves State Poetry Honors

Saint John’s Prep is celebrating Isabel Schwinghammer ’26, who has been shortlisted for the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate Program. She advanced to the finals of the 2026 contest with three original poems, earning recognition for both her creative voice and thoughtful engagement with important themes. The Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate Program hosts an annual poetry […]

SJP Seniors Earn AAA Award

Lane McIntyre and Izzy Westling Earn Academics, Arts and Athletics Honors Seniors Lane McIntyre and Izzy Westling are the 2025-26 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).  According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor […]

Food Drive Raises more than $3,700

Thanksgiving Food Drive Raises more than $3,700 for Families in Need Saint John’s Prep students, faculty and staff are sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving by donating food and money to the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. The Thanksgiving food drive benefitting the Food Shelf was a huge success thanks to the efforts and generosity of […]

Izzy Westling ’26 Earns State Championship Title in Swimming

Prep Senior Dominates State Meet with First-Place Finish and Relay Succes On November 15 at the Minnesota State High School League Swim and Dive State Championship Meet, Izzy Westling claimed the state title in the 100-yard freestyle with an outstanding time of 51.75 seconds. In addition to her first-place finish, Izzy also earned second place […]

School is a place to learn, grow, and challenge ourselves!

Saint John’s Prep launched the 2025-26 school year on August 20 with our annual opening convocation ceremony. As president of Student Council, Vivian Fitch ’26 gave an encouraging speech to students, faculty, staff, and parents in the Saint John’s Abbey Church. Good morning, everyone. Thank you Dr. Glomski, Mr. McGee, Abbot Douglas, Saint John’s Prep […]

Be Who You Ought to Be: Commencement Address from Liam Spychala ’25

Below is the commencement address from Liam Spychala, who was selected by his fellow members of the SJP Class of 2025 to give the commencement address on May 23. Liam is the son of Casey and Jason Spychala of Albany, and the older brother of Lincoln ’27 and Lola ’29. Liam will attend Concordia College […]