Parent Accounts:

Parent Accounts: In order for parents to access student grades (PowerSchool) and see student assignments, teacher communications, class resources, etc. (PowerSchool Learning), parents must create an account at https://powerschool.cdolinc.net/public.

If you are a parent who already has a PowerSchool account, with the Diocese of Lincoln Schools, and would like access to PowerSchool Learning, please click here to view the instructions on how to log in with your existing PowerSchool account.

PowerSchool Parent Account Instructions

St. John's Grade School is located at 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln, NE. It is affiliated with St. John the Apostle Parish and includes Pre-School through 8th Grade. The Pastor at St. John's is Rev. Lyle Johnson, the Associate Pastor is Fr. Matthew Schilmoeller, and the Principal is Mr. Tony Arens.

Summer Office Hours: Mondays from 8am-3pm

Mission Statement

St. John’s School is a Christ-centered learning community that prepares each student to be a successful life-long learner. We provide opportunities that promote the development of every student’s unique gifts and talents, empowering each child to become a responsible, respectful, and caring citizen who lives the faith. The school assists the parents in their role as the main educators of their children, offering a complete education, both secular and religious. It is governed by the policies and principles of the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education, and overseen by the parish pastor as superintendent, and by the school principal. St. John’s is a preschool through 8th -grade school.

Goals

To accomplish the Mission Statement, our goals and objectives include:

1. To pass on the Catholic faith through the Mass, Sacraments, and by being Christ-like role models.
2. To develop a positive family environment where students, parents, faculty, and staff feel accepted, respected, and valued.
3. To develop communication and cooperation between administration, faculty, students, and parents.
4. To establish an atmosphere with Christ-like expectations of conduct and high academic standards.
5. To encourage the children to be aware of and develop the goodness and talents God has given them.
6. To offer the best curriculum utilizing the benefits of past techniques while incorporating new ideas after careful consideration and research to form a program in which each teacher is comfortable (staying within curriculum guidelines).

Step-by-Step Process

Re-Enrollment Reminders

You can find this information in the Tuition Announcement Packet emailed to families. 

Please make sure you complete all 3 items on this Enrollment List of things to do:

1. Email your Enrollment Intent Form – to the school office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – or drop it off at the school office.
2. Re-Enroll on PowerSchool Enrollment Express your returning student(s) through your parent portal account:   http://www.cdolinc.net/enrollment/

**YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCOUNT to re-enroll students.  Setup instructions have been sent to any parent with a student for whom you do not have ‘Data Access’ on PowerSchool. 

 New Enrollments (NEW STUDENTS to the DIOCESAN SCHOOLS ONLY!)

1. Complete PRE-Enrollment Form…Start here:     http://www.cdolinc.net/enrollment/
2. Await confirmation email which will provide instructions to enroll on PowerSchool.
3. Email your Enrollment Intent Form to the school office (for K-8 or PK) - or drop it off in the school office.
4. Set up your family’s FACTS Tuition Management account at: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/43MMT

Scholarship Applications

The Good Shepherd Scholarship application includes:

Diocesan Good Shepherd Scholarship

Family Tuition Cap Scholarship (more than 3 students per family K-12)

St. John’s Guardian Angel Scholarship

To apply, please go to www.goodshepherdscholarship.com.  One application fee paid to FACTS is required for submission.

The deadline for the Good Shepherd Scholarship and the Family Tuition Cap Scholarship.

Any Guardian Angel Scholarship requests must be emailed to the school principal, Mr. Tony Arens, before July 31.

Please see most current year’s Tuition  Announcement packet for deadline dates or contact the school office.

Lunch Menus

Hot Lunch Program

• St. John’s School participates in the Federal Hot Lunch Program and abides by the rules and regulations established by the governing agency.  For families who qualify, free or reduced-priced lunches are available for their children.  To qualify, a family must meet the federally established guidelines.  Applications for free or reduced-priced lunches are available in the school office and on the website.  It may be completed at any time during the school year.  These applications are kept confidential.
• If your student has a diagnosed food allergy, food intolerance, medical condition or disability which requires a special diet, St. John’s Hot Lunch will accommodate that dietary request upon receipt of a completed Medical Statement for Children with Special Nutritional Needs form.  Download a copy or ask your school’s health office for a copy.  The form must be completed by a licensed healthcare professional (see page 1 of the form for further instructions).
• Please note that federal laws regarding hot lunch state that NO food may be brought into the school between 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.
• No competitive (fast) foods may be brought into school.  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
• Students may charge for a hot lunch if they do not have a cold lunch.  Parents will be notified as to how many charges a student has.  After the third charge, the child will need to bring a cold lunch until all hot lunch charges are paid.
• Parents may eat with their children at any time.  Please call the school office before 9:00 a.m. to get on the lunch count for the day.  Current lunch prices apply.

Lunchroom Behavior

The students will use their best manners and respect all adults in charge of the lunchroom: this includes teachers, parent volunteers, kitchen staff, etc.

1. Children will sit at the table properly.
2. Children may not save seats.
3. Children will talk in a conversational tone of voice.
4. Children will raise their hand before leaving the table.
5. Children will clean up the tables and floor in the area in which they are sitting.
6. Children will throw away trash and empty trays when their table is dismissed.
7. Children will line up quietly after being dismissed.
8. Demerits or Detentions may be issued if students do not follow these procedures.

Summer Food Service Program

Check out Nebraska’s Summer Food Service Program. The program which provides free summer meals to kids and teens (ages 1 – 18) may be available in your area at select locations. The meals help ensure children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is out for the summer. There are many open summer meal sites throughout the state of Nebraska.  Call 2-1-1 or text FOOD to 877-877.

To locate a “sponsor” in your area, click on the link below:

https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids

St. John's School participates in the Federal Hot Lunch Program. The Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Application can be found below. 

 The hot lunch prices for the current year are below. You can buy lunches per day or give a set amount, and it will be broken up into how many days that will buy.

Our goal is to make sure that children and parents are safe during drop-off and pick-up times from school.  Please see the flow chart in the appendix.  This procedure creates a safe traffic flow for students and parents and moves traffic off Vine Street quickly to alleviate congestion and to reduce the possibility of accidents.  Drop off/pick up areas are to the east and south side of the school.  Students will enter the east double doors. The main entrance on the north will remain locked and will not be used for drop off/pick up times.  Please do not exit back onto Vine Street during the drop-off/pick up times.  Everyone's cooperation is needed.  

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Dear St. John’s School Families,

This past fall, Dennis Uniform Company, our uniform supplier, unexpectedly ceased operations. Since then, we have communicated with Pius X High School and other Catholic Elementary Schools, diligently searching for a new supplier. We are excited to let you know that we have selected Lands’ End as our new uniform vendor. This decision was made after a thorough review of multiple suppliers, considering factors such as cost, fit options, and product quality. Lands’ End’s pricing is comparable to our previous vendor, offers an improved range of sizes and fits, and provides alternative fabric options to ensure comfort and fit for all students. Unlike other suppliers that source from various manufacturers, Lands’ End produces their uniforms through a single U.S.-based manufacturer, ensuring consistent quality, durability, and fit.

Please see the attached PDF for more information on ways to order. The custom shopping experience for St John the Apostle School is live and may be viewed here.

You may begin purchasing Lands’ End uniform items now! Lands’ End will be our exclusive uniform provider. Moving forward, all previous vendors (Dennis Uniforms, Dickies, A+, Elderwear, etc...) products are still acceptable to wear as part of the school uniform. All future purchases will need to be Lands’ End products. If you have any specific needs or concerns, please contact me.

We will also continue to offer our Spiritwear and uniform-approved items (quarter zip, full zip) through our local provider, Production Creek. See Parent Note for when the store is open (3 or 4 times per year).

Lands End is also a great way to use the SCRIP program through Raise Right’s app. More details to come on the possibility of physical cards on hand; you always have the option to special order or order gift cards on the Raise Right app and they will be delivered to school and sent home to you. THE BEST and FASTEST way would be using the e-card option on the RaiseRight app and add your gift cards directly to your payment on the Lands End site. We receive 14% back on all SCRIP purchases! This is a great way to boost your $300/month SCRIP purchases as required on your tuition agreements. www.RaiseRight.com or go to your app store and download the app with MORE information to follow regarding SCRIP options!

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