We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nina Beck as interim principal of St. John the Baptist for the 2022-23 school year. The interim appointment is designed to allow Fr. Timmerman, Dr. Beck and the STJB faculty, staff and school community more time to assess the needs of the school as we seek to find a new and more permanent principal. The length of the interim appointment is for up to one academic year.

Dr. Beck is a very skilled and seasoned educator. She brings not only a great wealth of experience but perhaps more importantly, she brings great love: Great love of education; great love for children; great love for her faculty, staff and families. And most of all, great love for Jesus Christ and His Church!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Beck to our St. John’s community!

Read more about Dr. Beck here.

To learn about the diocese’s Bishop’s Charity and Stewardship Appeal for this year, watch the video below.

Our Spring Dinner event, Puttin on the Ritz” is quickly approaching and we are still in need of donations for our silent auction and raffle drawings. Any donation to the auction is welcomed and greatly appreciated!

If you need some inspiration, you can view the wish list below. You can also sign-up to donate by clicking on the sign up genius link below.

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ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 15th. Because our silent auction is online again this year (and will open for bidding on Monday, April 25th), we need to ensure we have the time needed to package items and post to the auction site before bidding opens.

Auction donations can be dropped off at the school or church. Thanks for your support … and for helping us make our annual fundraising event a success!

Church of the Holy Spirit will continue the time-honored tradition of the Lenten Fish Frys, beginning Friday, March 4th through April 8th. There will be no fish fry on Good Friday.

Fish Frys are held in the St John the Baptist School Gym (500 S. 18th St.) from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Dine in or Carry out is available. Plus, live  entertainment every Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and a raffle drawing for steaks every 30 minutes!

Menu:

• Choice of entrée: Bake or fried Alaskan Fried Pollock, fried Carp, fried Jumbo Shrimp, or Grill Cheese.
• Meal includes choice of baked potato, mac and cheese, or soup.
• All meals include Cole Slaw, bread, dessert or ice cream. Complementary
• Complementary water and coffee.

Beer, wine, bottled water and soda available for purchase.

Cost:

• Large Plate – $11.00
• Small Plate – $8.00

Credit cards, checks and cash accepted.

Good Shepherd Scholarship

The Lincoln Diocese introduced the Good Shepherd Scholarship across Catholic schools. The scholarship program will help increase the financial sustainability of the school and helps assist families with tuition costs, based on household size and income. In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, we invite you to learn more about the Good Shepherd Scholarship program by watching the short video below.

St. John the Baptist is NOW ENROLLING students for Pre-School 3- and 4-year-old classes!

If you are a new family interested in scheduling a visit and tour, or if you would like to enroll your child in classes, please contact the school office at 402-296-6230 or go HERE.

Discover the difference a Catholic education makes in our community! We can’t wait to see you!