Theo and James Baustert Faculty Excellence Fund

Saint John’s Preparatory School is excited to announce the establishment of the Theo and James Baustert Faculty Excellence Fund, a significant milestone in its ongoing Prep Forward – Our Time is Now campaign. Made possible by a gift of nearly $1 million from the JTB Foundation, this endowed fund will directly support and sustain competitive compensation for the school’s exceptional faculty.

The JTB Foundation was founded by James and Theo Baustert, lifelong advocates for the power of education and the dedicated educators who shape future generations. James and Theo’s son, Tim Baustert, a Prep School alumnus, offered, “This fund honors our parents’ legacy and commitment to academic excellence, reflecting their belief that great teachers are the foundation of transformative learning.” The Theo and James Baustert Faculty Excellence Fund will ensure that the institution remains a beacon of academic excellence by investing in the people who make it possible—its world-class educators.

Prep Forward – Our Time is Now Campaign
The announcement comes as the school’s Prep Forward – Our Time is Now campaign has surpassed its $10 million goal, raising more than $12.5 million to date. The campaign has energized the school’s community around strategic priorities that will strengthen Saint John’s Prep for decades to come.

This gift follows the April 2025 announcement of the largest gift commitment in its 168-year history, made by alumna Ann Marie Stock ’78 and her husband David Campagna. Also in April of 2025, Saint John’s Prep announced the establishment of the Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Endowed Chair in Theatre, a milestone in its commitment to the performing arts. Both gifts are also part of the Prep Forward- Our Time is Now campaign.

Our Faculty
Saint John’s Prep is home to a committed and caring faculty team. Our teachers are highly skilled and dedicated to maintaining our tradition of strong academics and thought provoking classes. More than 80% of our academic team members have earned a master’s degree or higher.

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Saint John’s Prep is celebrating ! There are special activities throughout the week for students and staff. ������s Week offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our mission of providing a Catholic, Benedictine education while uniting students, families and staff in shared values and purpose.

������s Week (CSW) is a week-long celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It takes place each January. ������s Week recognizes the unique opportunities of Catholic education for young people and their families.

Saint John’s Prep will welcome St. Cloud Diocese Bishop Patrick Neary to celebrate Mass on Friday, January 31 at 9:20am. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are welcome to join us for this very special event. Prep will also welcome the 5th and 6th grade students from Holy Family School in Sauk Centre for Mass as well.

Students are invited to take part in special dress-up days as part of this special week. Themes include pajama day, school spirit day, and beach day. On Thursday, all students will take part in a special letter writing campaign to send thank-you notes to parents, grandparents, alumni and other supporters of Saint John’s Prep.

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