Annual Fund

The annual fund is one of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School´s fundraising priorities. Gifts to the annual fund, along with income from the Cow Plop and Reverse Draw Gala, help close the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate students. These funds enrich the intellectual, spiritual, social, and personal development of every student. The annual fund is used for St. John Catholic School's current year expenses, projects, and programs.  It’s also an opportunity for those who benefit from and appreciate the mission of the school to express gratitude to those who have made a difference in their lives.

Our school was founded in 1941, and that is where our legacy began:

St. John Catholic School was founded on the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1941, to develop in each student “a spirit of profound love of God along with the unity and reconciliation of neighbor with neighbor, and neighbor with God, always in a spirit of gentleness, peace, and joy.” Fifteen years later, it became evident that St. John School had outgrown the Adair Street location, and Father Thomas Payne purchased thirteen acres on the outskirts of town which he named “Mary’s Acres.”

“Mary’s Acres” was the site of a brand new St. John Catholic School. The school, consisting of five classrooms and an office, was built on Gornto Road, and the doors opened in 1959. Five years down the road, four more classrooms and an auditorium were built in order to split the classes into their own rooms. Previously, first and second grades shared a classroom, as did third and fourth, fifth and sixth, seventh and eighth. When that task was completed, a new church sanctuary was erected at the front of Mary’s Acres and was consecrated in March 1968. The T. J. LaHood Library was added to the school complex in 1980, built over the courtyard next to the school office. The next addition to St. John Catholic School was a portable classroom to house the preschool, which began in 1991. 

Yes, they are – 100%. Gifts can be made by cash, check, and online by credit card.

Yes. The Home & School Association raises significant funds through the Cow Plop & Annual Reverse Draw Gala. All proceeds from the events are used for current-year operations, just like The 41 Fund.

The financial strength of the school is dependent upon the participation of all members of the St. John family. Your involvement generates enthusiasm and encourages others to join you in supporting our school. Additionally, when we ask foundations and corporations for support, the participation rate from those we serve, both past and present, is an indicator that the school is strong, valued, and worthy of support.

You are the only one who knows how much you are able to give. We ask only that you consider St. John Catholic School as one of your most important philanthropic priorities.