Welcome!
Nestled in the heart of Bellefonte, Saint John School has been serving families of all faiths since 1890. We continue the mission of the IHM Sisters by providing strong academics in a faith-filled environment. Offering both 3- and 4 year-old Pre-Kindergarten classes, as well as full-day instruction in Kindergarten through grade 5, we work closely with CIU 10 and our local school districts, to provide students access to Enrichment, Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, and remedial Math and Reading services, including Title I Reading. Alongside traditional curriculum, students enjoy Art, Music, Band, Choir, Technology, and Physical Education. Current technology is abundant at Saint John. From Chromebooks for every K-5 student and iPads for every Pre-K student, we balance new practices with traditional ones. Above all, Religion is more than a class. Students learn and live the Catholic faith in all aspects of their day. We are truly a thriving Catholic school.
Saint John School - 5th Grade Teaching Position Open for 2025-2026
Saint John School is seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our faculty as a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
As we look ahead, we also take a moment to express our deep gratitude to Mrs. Mary Park, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. Mrs. Park has spent the last three years at Saint John School, bringing her wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her students. Her work here is the beautiful culmination of a long and meaningful career in education. She has touched the hearts of many students and colleagues, and her presence will be greatly missed. We pray that her retirement is filled with joy, peace, and well-deserved rest.
Interested candidates for the 5th grade teaching position are invited to apply. Contact Mrs. Tice for more information.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Park for her incredible contributions and in praying for a bright future for our next 5th grade teacher.
2025 SAINT JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE
Congratulations to Jennifer Gill, Saint John Catholic School Class of 1982, on being named the 2025 Distinguished Graduate! Jennifer exemplifies the mission of Catholic education through her unwavering faith, dedication to service, and commitment to her community. A permanent substitute at Wingate Elementary and an active member of Holy Spirit Parish, Jennifer has served as a Religious Education teacher, Director of Religious Education, and a Catholic Daughter. She is a prayer warrior and advocate for individuals with Spina Bifida. Jennifer’s life reflects the values of character, community, knowledge, service, and faith, making her a shining example of the impact of Catholic education.
Congratulations, Jennifer! Thank you for being an excellent role model for our school and community.
Service to others is a core value we strive to instill in our students. Veterans Day, along with the days leading up to it, provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the importance of serving our country and to express our deep gratitude to those who have done so. We began our day with Mass, honored by the presence of several veterans who helped lead. In his homily, Deacon Tom, a veteran himself, reminded us of the importance of spreading the seeds of God’s word. Afterward, we traveled to the courthouse to participate in the community Veterans Day ceremony.
The day concluded with our second annual Field of Flags ceremony. Our guest speaker, Mrs. Amy Beauton, a Pre-K aide and Air Force veteran, spoke of the various roles within the military, drawing comparisons between the military, a team, and a family. While she spoke, 450 flags waved in our courtyard, each one honoring a veteran connected to our school and parish family.
We are blessed to live in the land of the free because of the brave.
Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving our country.
God bless America.
