Auditions for the 2025-2026 Gospel Light Chorus are now open for all students in grades 5-7. Students in grade 6 and 7 may volunteer to audition at a convenient time during the school day. All students in grade 5 are required to audition. Membership in the choir is voluntary, and will not be determined until the first week of the 2025-2026 school year. Please direct any inquiries to Mr. Huebschman at thuebschman@sjlplymouth.com.
4K Families,
Please join us for the 4K Graduation on Wednesday, May 28! There will be diplomas and hats, a message from our principal, and juice and cookies in the Fellowship Hall after. All are welcome.
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The SJL office will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. Beginning on Friday, June 13th, the office will be closed on Fridays during the summer.
On our last day of school, Friday, May 30th, we will be having an EARLY DISMISSAL at 10:00.
*All Grades K-8 students must be picked up or ride the bus from CITY PARK/LOWER SHELTER by 10:00 am.
*Bussing WILL be available (Parent/s must contact Mrs. Meyer in the office at kmeyer@sjlplymouth.com or 920-893-5114 to confirm riding of the bus).
*Parents are welcome to enjoy the day, or part of the day, with your child.
*Chapel will be held at 8:00 am and then K–8th grade will collectively walk to the park and enjoy some games and fellowship.
*ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED FROM CITY PARK/LOWER SHELTER OR WALK BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CHILDCARE (please pre-arrange) at 10:00 AM.
Please feel free to contact the classroom teacher with any questions or concerns.
If weather does not permit going to the park on the last day of school, we will still hold to the same schedule but remain at SJL.
The Plymouth Culver's is offering a special SJL custard flavor in celebration of our 160th school year! The flavor is cookie dough with blue and white sprinkles. It will be featured at the Plymouth Culver's for the entire month of May - every time it’s ordered, $1 will be donated back to our school!
THURSDAY MAY 29 | 6:30 PM | SPECIAL MUSIC | DESSERT & FELLOWSHIP
We mourned our sin during Lent, commemorated Christ’s death on Good Friday, and celebrated his resurrection on Easter. But this is the day it all comes together—this is the day we celebrate the coronation of the King! Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again!
Congratulations to our 2025 St. John Lutheran Valedictorian, Miriam Schultz and our 2025 Salutatorian, Natalie Begalke. We commend them on all of their hard work and dedication to their studies. Miriam Schultz is also the recipient of the 2025 Christian Disciple Award. Congratulations on shining for Jesus in all that you do!
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There will be no school on Friday, May 23rd. Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day and there will also be no school. School will resume again on Tuesday, May 27th.
If you are interested in displaying an SJL enrollment sign in your yard, please stop by the office to get one. There is a limited supply, and it will be on a first come basis. Go Eagles!
Dear Families:
Registration for Summer School is now open! Registration will remain open until May 22, but you are encouraged to register as soon as possible, because many classes fill up while those with insufficient enrollment may be cancelled.
Registration is handled online via Skyward Family Access and is best done using a computer (rather than a phone). If you need assistance, contact or visit your child’s school office. Register students for their current grade.
Those needing bus transportation also need to complete the Summer School Bus Registration Form by May 22. Students with a new health condition should complete a new Health Information Form.
Summer School details:
- Current4K-K: 8-11:45am Monday-Thursday June 16-26 and/or July 7-17 at PHS
- Current grades 1-7:8-11:45am Monday-Thursday June 16-July 17 at PHS
- Current grades 8-11:6:30-8am, 8-9:30am, or 9:30-11am Monday-Thursday June 16-July 17 at PHS (Plymouth Strength & Speed Training)
We will be offering free breakfast and lunch again this summer!
Learn more:
- View the2025 Summer School Course Descriptions.
- Visit ourSummer School webpage.
Thank you!
Plymouth School District
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Queridas Familias:
¡Registración para la Escuela de Verano está abierta ahora! La inscripción quedará abierta hasta el 22 de mayo pero se les alienta a registrar cuánto antes, puesto que muchas clases se llenan mientras las con inscripción insuficiente pueden ser canceladas.
La registración se maneja en línea vía Skyward Family Access y es mejor por uso de computadora (en vez de teléfono móvil). Si necesita ayuda, contacte o visite la oficina de la escuela de su hijo/hija.
Los que necesitan transporte en autobús también necesitan completar la Planilla de registración de transporte en autobús escolar para el 22 de mayo. Los estudiantes con una nueva condición de salud deben completar un nuevo Información de Salud.
Detalles de la Escuela de Veranos:
- 4K actual a K:8-11:45am los lunes a jueves el 16 al 26 de junio y/o el 7 al 17 de julio a PHS
- Grados actuales de 1 a 7:8-11:45am los lunes a jueves el 16 de junio al 17 de julio a PHS
- Grados actuales de 8 a 11:6:30-8am, 8-9:30am, or 9:30-11am los lunes a jueves el 16 de junio al 17 de julio a PHS (Plymouth Strength & Speed Training/Entrenamiento de Fortaleza y Velocidad Plymouth)
¡Ofrecemos desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos otra vez este verano!
Aprenda más:
- Miren las 2025 Descripciones de las Clases de la Escuela de Verano.
- Visiten nuestra página de red de nuestra escuela de verano: Summer School webpage.
¡Gracias!
Plymouth School District/Distrito Escolar de Plymouth
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL
2024-2025 3RD QUARTER
HONOR ROLL
The following middle school students achieved ACADEMIC HONORS at St. John Lutheran School,
Plymouth Wisconsin, during the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Utilizing a 4.0 point scale,
a student must earn between a 3.75-4.00 to achieve placement on the High Honor Roll and between
3.50-3.74 to earn placement on the Honor Roll.
(Grade level in parentheses)
High Honor Roll
(8) Natalie Begalke, Hayden Czerwinski, Emily Jacobi, Jordyn Schultz, Miriam Schultz, Landon Thuemmler
(7) Abigail Anhalt, Kenleigh Fay, Estelle Giebler, Isabelle Herbst, Nathan Kaufman, Henry Klemp, Charlotte MacGillis, Lianna Miller, Emma Pike, Kylie Steinhardt, Mya Wieser
(6) Benjamin Begalke, Adeline Bertucci, Dominic Cornelius, Colton Dippel, Megan Hanke, Alivia Mueller, Benjamin Otte, Rebecca Schultz
(5) Madalynn Austin, Evelyn Beger, Lillian Grebe, Liam Kaufenberg, Charlotte Loebel, Alayna Marquardt, Brady Mohs, Logan Noordyk
Honor Roll
(8) Jack Baus, Breanna Klemp, Gabrielle Lefeber
(7) Tyler Wegner
(6) Winston Andrews, Kolton Goetsch, Samuel Lefeber, Kiyah Veldboom
(5) Noah Shilts, Esmae Thompson
The staff at St. John Lutheran congratulates these students for their most commendable effort!
Celebrating the end of the year with the alphabet, grades 3K-2nd. See the following calendar of special fun and dress up days!
The GLC flower baskets can be picked up from 2:45 to 4:15pm on Thursday, May 8th.
Help us raise funds for our school by participating in the Box Tops for Education program. It's easy, free, and makes a big difference for our students! REFERRAL CODE: JHNJ80JG
St. John Lutheran School is seeking long-term substitute teachers to cover maternity leaves at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. We have openings in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 5th grade for approximately 12 weeks, beginning in late August or early September. Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree (education background preferred but not required)
-Passion for working with children in a Christ-centered environment
-Classroom management and communication skills
-Ability to implement lessons
-Willingness to collaborate with staff and support our school’s mission
If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference in the lives of our students, please reach out! Send inquiries and résumés to Principal Libby MacGillis at lmacgillis@sjlplymouth.com.
LHS is excited to announce that their summer camp registration is now live! Visit www.lutheranhigh.com (Events/Summer Camps) to register and find a full description of each camp.
The Sheboygan Falls Y works with schools to promote healthy activities for students in our communities. Attached are two flyers: One for an upcoming Spring Flag Football program, which is open to boys and girls in grades 5K-5, and one for spring break activities. Parents can complete the following forms and email them back to the Y for registration. Contact information is included on the flyers.
Thank you for helping to keep our communities healthy!
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/public_documents.php?id=1478&docid=2280287
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/public_documents.php?id=1478&docid=2280286
PTO meetings are held every second Monday of the month, at 5:30 pm in the Music Room. All parents or guardians of SJL students are welcome to attend. The PTO helps organize events for our school like Oktoberfest, VIP Day, Lock-ins, Book Fairs, and so much more! Proceeds from fundraising events like the annual pizza sale, go toward reducing the costs of field trips, staff appreciation and support, fellowship, and student enrichment. We are always looking for parents who enjoy being a part of supporting our school. Please contact the school office to learn more! 920.893.5114
Click the link to view the 25/26 school year calendar:
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/public_documents.php?id=1478&docid=2279069
It’s VBS time! Join us June 9th-12th (9-11:30am) as we head to the Australian Outback for a rousing adventure! We are looking for station leaders for Crafts, Snacks, Games, Story-telling, and Music. If you are 18 and over and would like to lead or co-lead one of these stations, if you are at least in 11th grade or older and would like to be a grade leader, or if you are at least in 6th grade and would like to be a helper, visit the link to sign up and learn more! https://vbsmate.com/events/sjlplymouth/30093
SJL will be holding an annual auction this fall on Saturday, October 11th with an Oktoberfest theme. It will be held in the SJL gymnasium and funds will go toward benefiting our school. If you're interested in serving on the Auction Committee, please contact the office. Stay tuned with more details to come!
Are you a local business owner? SJL offers an advertising opportunity for area businesses and individuals interested in supporting our athletic programs. We work with Marshall Signs to place a 4’x4’ advertising sign in our gym with your company’s logo and the proceeds go toward supporting our school. For more information, visit our school website HERE.
It's time to purchase your yearbook! Please visit the link below and enter the school code to order yours today.
Order Link: harmann.com/ordering
School Specific Code: SJLPLYB
Best pricing for books is available until March 10th. After March 10th, prices will increase and upgrades will no longer be available.
If you are in need of alternative ordering options please have them contact Harmann Studios Customer Care Team at 1-800-236-8910
We encourage families to enroll or re-enroll their children for the 2025/2026 school year. Please complete the online process here: Click here to enroll.
Enrollment is now open for new 3K to 8th Grade. It always remains possible that a grade level can become full making wait lists necessary. Please understand that in order to reserve a spot for your child in a particular class, proper registration information must be submitted AND the $100 registration fee must be paid in order to consider a spot reserved. (Please note: this fee does not apply to Choice or SNSP students.)
Tuition rates for the 2024-2025 school year have been set. Rates are:
3K - Member = $1,915 Non-member = $1,915
4K - Member = $1,915 Non-member = $1,915
Grades K-8 - Member = $2,365 Non-member = $3,135
If you have any questions regarding tuition, please contact the school office.
Attached is the link for our most current Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Report Card for St. John Lutheran School - 2023/2024
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/public_documents.php?id=1478&docid=2249143
SJL Families,
If you haven't already, please join our school Remind app! This will help keep you up to date with any school closings! Use the following information to join by text:
Send a text to: 81010
Text this message: @sjl2425
You can also join by visiting https://www.remind.com/join/sjl2425
Your request to join will initially be pending. Once accepted to the school page by the administrator, you will receive confirmation, most likely via email that you have been accepted. Please reach out with any questions. For reference, the name of the class is sjl2425.
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Annual Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification:
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/public_documents.php?id=1478&docid=2217480
Annual Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Notification:
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/public_documents.php?id=1478&docid=2217479
On an annual basis, Wisconsin state law requires that all Wisconsin Parental Choice voucher schools, such as ours, provide a list of other schools in the immediate area.
Area Private Schools
Oostburg Christian School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
St. John Lutheran School – Sherman Center
St. Paul Lutheran School – Howards Grove
Area Public Schools
Cedar Grove-Belgium School District
Elkhart Lake–Glenbeulah School District
Howards Grove School District
Kiel School District
Kohler School District
Oostburg School District
Plymouth School District
Random Lake School District
Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan Falls School District
Are you looking to purchase some custom SJL school gear like t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc?
1. Go to SpiritShop.com
2. Enter the school code: df212 in the "Find Your School" search bar.
3. Select from tons of SJL items already made, or customize your own!
SJL Families,
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