The season of Advent is upon us! We opened the week with a beautiful all-school assembly centered on this sacred time of preparation. During the gathering, each classroom’s Advent wreath was blessed and lit. The school band offered a moving rendition of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” and the dimmed lights helped set a peaceful atmosphere—reminding us of the goodness and hope that Christ’s coming brings. This week, our focus is on the word HOPE and the anticipation of our Savior’s arrival.
Our Advent celebration continues each morning as a student reads a Bible verse and takes a piece from on our schoolwide Advent calendar. Each day reveals a new figure from the Nativity story, which is then added to a large bulletin board display. Students are also keeping their eyes open for the “star” in the hallway—the one guiding the three wise men toward the manger at the front of our school building.
All of these simple, meaningful moments gently remind our students of the excitement and anticipation of this beautiful season. Most importantly, they help us remember the true reason we prepare and celebrate: the birth of Jesus, our dear Savior, who brings light, love, and hope to the world.
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.
