News

May 2026

May 28 - Enrollment Open for 2026-2027 School Year

St. John Lutheran School is enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year. The new school year will begin on Wednesday, August 19, and students can be enrolled from 3-year-old preschool all the way up to 8th grade.

St. John emphasizes intellectual curiosity in a safe and caring environment through experienced, Christian teachers who truly get to know your child. St. John has achieved WELSSA and NCPSA accreditation. Our SEVP-certified international school program has extended our reach in teaching Jesus to students from across the world. Our small classroom sizes create an excellent learning environment where individual attention can be given to students and their learning needs.

For more information, please call our office at 847-362-4424, or email our principal, Mr. Retzlaff (david.retzlaff@stjohnslib.com). We would be happy to discuss with you how we can partner with you in your child’s Christian education!

July 2026

Jul 15 - Brunch to Meet the New Bunch!

Join us after the worship service on Sunday, August 16, to celebrate the installation of our new teachers. This is a great opportunity to enjoy time with your church and school family. 

Come hungry because there will be lots of food!

Here is the link to RSVP, sign-up to bring a dish, and volunteer: https://bit.ly/3STrbki

August 2026

Aug 11 - School Orientation Night

Please mark Tuesday, August 11, on your calendars. At 6:30pm we will have orientation sessions for all classrooms. Whether you are a returning school family, a new school family, or simply interested in learning more about our school, you are welcome to attend Orientation Night! 

The doors will open at 6:00pm. If students have their school supplies, they can bring them in and drop them off. We recognize that supplies may not be ready yet, so students can always schedule a different time to drop things off or just bring their items on the first day of school. At 6:30pm, parents will head to their child’s classroom, and each teacher will give an overview of what to expect for the coming year. Then at 7:15pm we will end the official business and enjoy some ice cream and fellowship. This will be a wonderful chance to get prepared for the year and meet other parents in your child’s classroom.

If you are not signed up for the new school year, but would like to come and check out the classrooms or take a tour, please come and do so. Principal Retzlaff will be available to answer your questions and help you see if St. John might be a good fit for you. Come and join us!