A History

Pioneer Catholic settlers in the Beloit area had a deep concern for the education of their children. In the fall of 1879 with 15 students, St. John’s Catholic School was founded in a small one room building. By 1900, enrollment reached 140 students thus creating a need for a larger more structured school building. Local farmers quarried and hauled stone and sand to the present site. A German craftsman supervised construction of the present building that was completed in 1914.

The high school started in 1920 and occupied the same building until the present high school was built in 1952.

Today, the parish and families still hold the same passion to educate and form their children and grandchildren in the Catholic faith while giving them a complete and competitive education. 

Our Mission In Action

Our foremost goal is to give our students the tools to succeed in secular life and to LIVE their Catholic faith on a daily basis.

How it is Implemented
- Each day begins with  prayer and prayer is integrated throughout the entire school day
- Special emphasis on Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy and Social Justice
- Roman Catholic philosophy incorporated throughout each curriculum area

What Sets Us Apart

As a School...

- Student to teacher ratio is 1 to 9 with an average of 13 years of teaching experience.
- High school religion classes implement morality, history, scripture, and Theology of the Body
- Fully accredited in the State of Kansas and by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement for academic excellence
- Students may choose to participate in various activities to develop qualities of leadership, teamwork and service including: Speech and drama, orchestra, band and music.
- Well-rounded physical education and competitive sports programs such as Volleyball, football, basketball, track, and golf.

As a Town…

- Located in north central Kansas; a small but centrally located town
- St. John’s is the smallest town in Kansas supporting a Pre-K through 12th grade Catholic education program
- Population of about 4,000 in town
- Peace and security of small community

As a Way of Life…

- Be able to walk to Church and school
- Family oriented and faith filled community
- Authentic care for neighbors
- The environment of the church and school encompasses the whole family.