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.

New Principal Announcement

It is with great joy and excitement that we announce Mrs. Michelle Russell as the next principal of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School!

Mrs. Russell is certainly no stranger to the Saint John School family. For the past 15 years, she has faithfully served our school community, sharing her gifts as an educator, colleague, and leader. She holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to this new role.

Throughout her years at Saint John, Mrs. Russell has demonstrated a deep love for our school, a strong commitment to Catholic education, and a genuine dedication to our students and families. Her strong faith, knowledge of our school and its traditions, and commitment to its mission make her an exceptional choice to lead Saint John into its next chapter.

As principal, Mrs. Russell plans to lead with faith, warmth, and a steadfast belief in every child’s potential. She understands what makes Saint John School so special while also bringing the energy, vision, and dedication needed to continue moving our school forward.

Most importantly, Mrs. Russell loves Saint John School and the people who make it the extraordinary community that it is. We are truly blessed to have someone who already knows and cares so deeply for our students, families, faculty, parish, and community step into this important leadership role.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Michelle Russell and welcoming her as the new principal of Saint John School. We look forward with great confidence and excitement to all that lies ahead under her leadership.

Congratulations, Mrs. Russell! The adventure ahead is bright!

Please consider becoming a 2026-2027 Classroom Cultivator!

Thank you to the following for being among the first of our 2026-2027 Classroom Cultivators:

3YR PK - OPEN
4YR PK - OPEN
Kindergarten - Mr. and Mrs. William and Louise Rogers
First Grade - Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Cathy Himmel
Second Grade - Anonymous
Third Grade - Ms. Barbara Carver and Ms. Kay Uncapher
Fourth Grade - Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Cathy Himmel
Fifth Grade - Mr. and Mrs. William and Louise Rogers
Art - Mr. and Mrs. Jason and Taylor Doksa
Music - Deacon Tom and Mrs. Shirley Boldin
Library - Mrs. Cecelia Ebeling-Doty and Mrs. Rosalie Ebeling-Bailey
PE - Mr. and Mrs. William and Louise Rogers
STREAM - Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Melissa Yahner
Faith Formation - Mr. and Mrs. Doug and Kristina Tice
After School Care - Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Barbara Materna
Drama Club - OPEN

We still have plenty of opportunities to support our students and teachers. Please join our mission today and help us continue to grow!

What are Classroom Cultivators?
Classroom Cultivators are generous individuals or families who sponsor a specific classroom at Saint John School for the year with a $500 donation. Their support helps ensure that teachers don’t need to use their own funds to provide classroom materials, student resources, and special activities - planting the seeds for a joyful, faith-filled learning environment where great things grow!