ACTIVITIES
The students at St. John's are offered a variety of activities that help them grow academically, physically, and spiritually.
Math Team (grades
5-7)
Students meet once a month to complete a variety of math activities and brain teasers. Students participate annually in the Gibault Math Competition. Mrs. Niemeier is the team organizer/facilitator.
Band/Instrument instructions
(grades 3-8)
Music lessons are offered to students in grades 3-8 through Palmer Music. Parents pay for these weekly lessons.
St. Vincent de Paul Society (grades
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The St. Vincent de Paul Society seeks to serve the needs of others through works of charity and prayer.
Children's Choir (grades
2-8)
Children's Choir sings once a month at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass during the school year. Mrs. Vogt directs the choir along with musicians Dave Hollinshead, Robin Hentis, and Brad Trost. Student musicians for the 2011 - 2012 school year are Paul Mueller, Brian Deterding, Devin Schrieber, and Catherine Deterding.
DARE (grade
6)
Over a 10 week course, Deputy Mike Hoelscher presents a weekly lesson on drugs and the dangers of using them.
Speech Team (grades
5-8)
The speech team is coached by Mary Mueller . They participate in Beginners, Bi-County, and Diocesan Meets throughout the year.
Mass Servers (grades
4-8)
Boys and girls in grades 4-8 are welcome to serve mass during the weekday and weekend liturgies.
Language Arts Contest (grades
K-8)
In February students may participate in the Red Bud Elementary School's Language Arts Contest by creating a picture or story book. From these participants, three students are selected to go to the Young Author's Conference in the spring.
Bi-County Art Contest (grades
5-8)
The annual Bi-County Art Contest is held one evening in April at a local school. Students participate in still life, sculpting, cartoon drawing, portrait drawing, and illustrative drawing. Ms. Hill is the organizer/facilitator.
Science Fair (grades
4-8)
The Science Fair is held for grades 4-8. Viewing of the projects is open to the public on the evening of the event. Mrs. Baum is the organizer/facilitator.
Sports (grades
5-8) see LINK
Sports available to our students include boys and girls volleyball, basketball, and track, baseball, and softball. Mrs. Trost is our Athletic Director.