Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran School!

I am honored to serve as principal at St. John’s Lutheran School alongside this wonderful ministry team of administrators, faculty, and staff. This is my fifth year at St. John’s and I am thankful for the opportunity to carry out the mission of St. John’s where “all students will grow in their relationship with Christ and develop the knowledge and skills to be confident, academically capable individuals who serve Christ, His church, and His world.”

 

St. John’s Lutheran School is pleased to include you and your children as members of our community. It is our desire that you feel welcomed and loved here and that you have opportunities to get involved in a variety of activities both on and off campus throughout the school year. At St. John’s Lutheran School, we seek to provide a place where children can grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially in a caring environment where they can build their faith and confidence.

 

I look forward to working with you and your family.  Many Blessings!​ – Principal, Christy Wood

School Hours

  • Early drop off starting at 7:30am
  • Kindergarten – Grade 2: 8:30am – 2:45pm
  • Grades 3-5: 8:30am – 3:00pm
  • Middle School: 8:30am – 3:00pm
  • Morning Extended Care: 7:30am-8:20am
  • Afternoon Extended Care: 3:00pm – 5:30pm

General Information

  • Year Founded: 1938
  • Affiliation: Christian (The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod)
  • Faculty: 18 full time, 14 part time
  • Preschool Enrollment: 66 students
  • K-8 Enrollment: 226 students
  • School Mascot: Eagles
  • School colors: Navy Blue and White

Grades Served

  • Preschool: three year old program and four year old program

  • Elementary: Grades K-5

  • Middle School: Grades 6-8

Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission (NLSA)

 

 

 

Mission and Philosophy

Our purpose is to help students grow in their relationship with Christ and develop the knowledge and skills to be confident, academically capable individuals who serve Christ, His church, and His world.

 

 

Why Choose A Lutheran School?

Lutheran schools: 

  • Are driven by a commitment to the Gospel and focused on a mission of bringing hope and healing to students and families.
  • Are governed by board members who clearly understand their roles and focus on the vision and board policies that effectively govern the operation of the school.
  • Meet or exceed state and national academic standards at all grade levels.
  • Have educators who model visionary leadership. They practice stewardship of resources, build up others and empathize with others.
  • Have educators who model servant leadership. Do those served grow as persons; do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servants? (Robert Greenleaf)
  • Have educators who model spiritual leadership. They study God’s Word, share their personal faith story, apply Law and Gospel appropriately, exhibit a passion for ministry, act courageously, equip God’s people for service, care for others, demonstrate integrity, and pray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age requirement for Preschool and Kindergarten?

We follow the state of California birthdate cutoff of September 1.  Students must be three years old by September 1 of the year they will be attending the three year old program.  Students must be five years old by the September 1 of the school year they are entering Kindergarten.

 

What are the class sizes?

We limit our class sizes to the following:

  • Three year old program: 14 students
  • Four year old program: 18 students
  • Kindergarten – Grade 8: 26 students
Are there annual service hours to complete?

St. John’s encourages parental involvement from each school family. Parental involvement benefits your children and the school. Parents are expected to volunteer 20 hours of service or families will be charged to cover those services. Completion of these hours is required annually.

 

 

Are there annual fundraising requirements?

No, there is no actual fundraising amount required for the school. Every dollar that is raised by school planned events through our APT or hot lunch program goes directly to student enrichment, not to the general operating fund.

 

Is there a hot lunch program?

Optional fundraising hot lunches are served on Tuesday and Thursday.  Menus are communicated via our Friday newsletter, the Blue Note.

 

What is the relationship between the church and school?

St. John’s Lutheran School is a vital component of the ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church. The church plays an essential role in supporting the school children and parents. St. John’s Lutheran Church helps the partnership through Bible classes for all ages, youth ministries, music, and a family ministry.

Our History

  • 1938: Establishment of St. John’s Lutheran School by St. John’s Lutheran Church in downtown Napa on 2nd Street. Mr. Henry F. Becker was the first teacher, with an enrollment of 19 students.
  • 1939: Mr. Becker was installed as the first principal following the decision to continue the school ministry.
  • 1946: A new school building was dedicated on 1st and Monroe Street.
  • 1949: Mr. Al Meiger was installed as the principal.
  • 1952: Mr. Meiger left and Mr. Paul Hillman became the principal.
  • 1957: A 12-acre site at the present location was purchased for development of new church and school facilities.
  • 1958: Paul Hillman passed away. Mr. Kenneth Bartelt became the fourth principal.
  • 1961: New school facilities, including four classrooms, principal’s office, library, and health room, were dedicated.
  • 1966: Kenneth Bartelt accepted another call. Mr. Henry Aschbrenner was installed as principal. Kindergarten was added this year.
  • 1979: Preschool started under the direction of Jan Newton; school enrollment reached 189. A Fellowship Hall and Education wing, including a gymnasium, kitchen, and 5 classrooms, were dedicated.
  • 1981: Henry Aschbrenner accepted a call. Gary Rawlins was called as the new principal.
  • 1988: Gary Rawlins accepted another call.
  • 1989: Mr. David Haak was installed as the new principal.
  • 1992: David Haak accepted a call.
  • 1993: Herman Lawson was installed as the new principal.
  • 2000: A new Preschool building was dedicated, and the preschool was expanded.
  • 2002: A new play field, track, and playground facilities were dedicated.
  • 2003: New Faith Chapel along with grounds improvements and utility upgrades were completed and dedicated. Mr. Joel Wahlers was installed as the ninth principal.
  • 2020: Dr. Christy Wood was installed as the tenth prinicpal.
  • 2022: Joy Dahl installed as Preschool Director.
  • 2024: Field Initiative began to replace the turf and update the current field.
  • 2025: Hosting of the 35th Anniversary of the Bob Hauch Invitational (Basketball) Tournament Napa Valley

 

Today, St. John’s Lutheran School has a staff of over 30 and an enrollment of 293 in Preschool through 8th grade.  We serve 210 families with quality education and the wonderful Gospel message of Jesus Christ on a daily basis!