The St. John's Fund is the School’s largest annual fundraiser that allows our School to fulfill its mission of creating programs of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment. As an essential part to making our students’ experiences unforgettable each year, the St. John’s Fund helps to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of providing the full St. John’s experience. With tuition covering only 82% of the annual operating budget, (see charts) we count on our families and friends to make possible the resources needed to capture every student’s imagination and foster an environment for well-rounded, confident learners.
Annual participation is important and represents the strength of our community and our School. Our goal is to reach 100% participation from our great community.
St. John's Giving Levels
We are excited to introduce new levels to our giving program because we know as a community we can build a strong foundation together for our students, faculty, and staff. Join us at the level that you feel most comfortable and please know every gift goes straight back into our beloved School.
1953 Club*
$25,000 and above
Legacy Circle*
$15,000 - $24,999
Head's Circle*
$10,000 - $14,999
President’s Circle*
$5,000 - $9,999
Tartan Guard*
$2,500 - $4,999
Honor Roll
$1,500 - $2,499
Blue & Gold Circle
$500 - $1,499
Lion’s Pride
$250 - $499
Friend
$1 - $249
*Leadership Level Gifts - A yearly gift of $2,500 or more to the St. John’s Fund provides leadership support to the School. Leadership Level Gifts will be invited to an Annual Fund celebration in Spring of 2025. President’s Circle and above will be invited to the Board of Trustee President’s Dinner held in May.
Thank You
2022-23 Donors
To ensure each student enjoys a robust and fulfilling experience at St. John's, we are grateful for the generosity of our community for their commitment to the Annual Fund, and the Graduating Class of 2023 to the Teacher Endowment Fund! Click hereto see our generous supporters.
Eighth Grade Gift
Class of 2024 Families, the Eighth Grade Gift leaves an important legacy for our teachers. Every donation from the class will go to support the Teacher Endowment Fund (and also count towards participation in the Annual Fund.) This Gift will ensure that the tremendous energy and undeniable talent of the Class of 2024 will endure in the life of the School.
Campaign Chairs Kate and Jack Casanova
Grandparent Chairs Barbie and Gary Coleman
Leadership Chairs Georgie and Brent Walker
New Family Chairs Kristin and Patrick Smith
Trustee Chair Scott Parks
8th Grade Gift Deborah and Don Hill
Assistant Chairs:
Middle School (5th– 7th) Noelle and Stephen Hardin
Lower School (3rd & 4th) Nicole and Winston Post
Lower School (1st & 2nd) Caitlin and Ivan Vrcek
Primary (PS, TK, K) Julie and Sven Anderson
Your generous contribution goes straight into making an impact to our School. It enhances the educational, spiritual, and experience of our students. Tuition alone doesn’t cover all the costs to create the St. John’s experience we know and love. This Fund helps bridge the gap between tuition and the foundational St. John’s experience.
Our goal is to keep tuition low for our community but tuition and fees alone only cover roughly 82% of our overall operating costs, which leaves the School the task to bridge the gap between tuition income and operating expenses. Dollars raised by annual giving are crucial to the operating budget which includes teachers’ salaries, educational materials, the financial aid program, and facilities maintenance.
By contributing to the St. John's Fund, you are making an immediate impact on every facet of our School. Your investment has allowed us to implement the following critical initiatives:
Make facility enhancements and hire additional faculty and staff to adhere to health and wellness protocols implemented during the pandemic
Enhance our campus security on site to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff
Leverage technology to enhance the classroom experience
Support innovative curriculum development
Fuel student leadership and service-learning opportunities
The Board of Trustees and Head of School are committed to minimizing tuition increases while continuing to offer every student an excellent education. The majority of any school budget is applied to people and facility maintenance, leaving little flexibility due to those fixed costs. The cost of providing an excellent education continues to increase significantly, putting pressure on the budget. We ask those who can stretch to please do so, given that not everyone can due to their current circumstances.
We ask that pledges be fulfilled by May 31, 2024. It is helpful to St. John’s if you make your commitment early in the fiscal year, even if you don’t pay until later. It is important for the Board of Trustees to know the approximate total of the projected funds raised before they meet at the end of the year to begin the budget planning process for the next school year.
Our first Primary and Lower School Admission Coffee on September 26 is now full. If you're interested in visiting, please register for the next session on October 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Prospective families looking to learn more about our Middle School (Grades 5-8) are invited to sign up for the Middle School Admission Coffee on Thursday, October 24. You can register for both events via the link below.