Reminder of Important Dates

Please click here to view additional dates/reminders like:

  • Preschool Delayed Start
  • Parent Days
  • Mass Days
  • Early Release and/or No School Dates for 2025-26
  • and more!

Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically but also spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

2025-26 Student Supply Lists are Now Available!

2025-26 Student Supply Lists can be viewed and/or downloaded by master PDF below OR by clicking here to access individual lists in a Google Drive Folder.


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Summer Office Hours

To contact the office during the summer, please stop in or call during these adjusted summer hours. The office will be closed the week of July 4th. Thank you!


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Into Math Announcement


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

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Teacher Spotlight

Mrs. Erb plays a vital role in shaping young minds at St. John the Baptist School, blending patience, creativity, and compassion to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through her classroom door. She collaborates with her peers and with parents to support each child and notices all the small details that make her students individuals.

Thank you for your dedication, Mrs. Erb!


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Staffing Update for 2025-26

Welcome to the New Staff Members! 

Please join us in welcoming the following new staff members! Follow us on Facebook/Instagram to learn more about each of these faith-filled and energetic teachers in the weeks to come!

  • Mrs. Ariens
  • Mrs. Wildenberg
  • Ms. Geurts

Updates and Details 

Please join us in wishing Ms. Engebretson (PK4), Ms. Nelson (K), and Mrs. Konshak (K) well as they embark on new adventures! Thank you for your time here at SJB! 

Ms. Baranczyk and Mrs. Ariens will teach kindergarten next year. Mrs. Ariens is a SJB parent whom many of you may know! Years ago, Mrs. Ariens left teaching to focus on her growing family. She has six years of experience in classrooms and most recently has worked as a PK aide here at SJB, AND she filled both long-term substitute positions in our kindergarten rooms this year! She is excited to return to teaching full-time in the fall! Ms. Baranczyk has taught third grade at SJB for several years. She will bring a strong understanding of elementary literacy and mathematics to our kindergarten program! 

After stepping in to cover a fifth-grade classroom this year, Ms. Buckett will return to her role as Supportive Consultant next year! Please also help us welcome Mrs. Wildenberg from Holy Cross as our new Reading Specialist. Mrs. Wildenberg has taught for 12 years as a 2nd-grade teacher and just completed her Reading Teacher Certification from UW-Stout.  She has also worked as a tutor at On the Mark Dyslexia Clinic for several years. She will leverage her combined experiences and be a great addition to our SJB staff.  Together, these two will support our students and teachers in elevating our student support programs overall! 

As previously shared, Mrs. Oshefsky will be moving out of the area. We wish her and her family well as they take on exciting new opportunities in her husband’s career!  Ms. Lacy Geurts has accepted an offer for one of our 5th-grade positions. She will be graduating from SNC this spring and comes highly recommended from Notre Dame of De Pere Catholic School, where she did her student teaching. Ms. Jones, our current middle school ELA teacher, will join the elementary team as the other fifth-grade teacher! Thank you for your flexibility, Ms. Jones!

Specialists: 

  • Gym: Mr. Giese
  • Art: Ms. Baierl 
  • Band: Mr. Kozlovsky
  • Music/MS Choir: OPEN,  but we already have a few great leads!
  • Spanish: Mrs. Barnhart
  • Library: Mrs. Mancl
  • School Counselor: Ms. Ziolkowski

Open Positions

We are actively interviewing for the following open positions: PK4 5-Day Teacher, PK4 Classroom Aides, Third Grade Teacher

If you know of a person who is looking for a teaching opportunity where they can help our students learn and grow while developing their faith, please encourage them to email our school Principal, Mrs. Thom gthom@gracesystem.org or direct them to look for openings on WECAN.

(WECAN is updated regularly and may not currently show the most accurate listings since contracts were only very recently due. Please be patient and e-mail Mrs. Thom when in doubt or if you are seeking a specific position that is not yet listed!) 


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Save the Date! Our Annual Golf Outing is June 25th!

More information and registration will be coming soon!


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

GRACE Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available

GRACE President Kim Desotoll was recently interviewed by WBAY/We Are Green Bay about why it is important that GRACE schools stay open through the NFL Draft.

Read the full article or view the segment on their website.


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

GRACE Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available

The latest GRACE Spring 2025 newsletter is now available to read! This issue highlights Holy Family’s first-ever Comet Dash, puts a spotlight on our new Executive Director of Advancement, Nate Takaberry, includes a letter from our President, and more!

Check it out by clicking the button below.

READ NOW


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Join TOTUS TUUS at SJB this Summer!

Totus Tuus, a Latin phrase meaning “totally yours,” was the motto of Blessed Pope John Paul II, it signifies our desire to give ourselves entirely to Jesus Christ through the hands of our Blessed Mother Mary. It also expresses our effort to give our all to every young person we encounter.

TOTUS TUUS is an incredible week of learning through Sacraments, prayer, music, and fun. Teams of four, two men and two women, travel to a different parish each week, hosting a five-day catechetical program for grades 1-12, similar to “Vacation Bible School.” The week is filled with faith–sound catechesis with an immersion in the sacraments and personal testimony fun–messy games, crazy skits, silly songs friendship–large and small group activities.

Who: Children going into first grade through high school

When: Grade School Program (Grades 1-6) June 16-20 from 9 am – 2:30 pm

Middle & High School Program (Grades 7-12) June 15-19 from 7-9 pm

Why: To have fun, learn about and grow in our Catholic faith!

Cost: Day $40 per student / Evening $20 per student $150 family max

***If your family charge will go above $150 (not including t-shirts), please contact Janel at sjbh.org for a discount code before registering

Totus Tuus T-shirts are $15 and optional. If you would like a t-shirt, please

indicate that when you register your child below.

Day students need to bring a bag lunch each day.

PLEASE REGISTER NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th

REGISTER HERE

Are you interested in volunteering? Whether you have children who will be participating or not, we greatly value your gift of self! In particular, we need volunteers to help in the following positions:

  • Provide a lunch or dinner meal for the team
  • Provide a snack for the kids.

PLEASE USE THIS SIGN-UP GENIUS TO DONATE


Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.