St. John’s Lutheran School

Former schoolteacher Gerald Bunkowske turns 90

Jan 17, 2018

Former St. John’s Lutheran School teacher Gerald Bunkowske (center) of Hutchinson, Minn., celebrated his 90th birthday at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Lake City on Sunday, Dec. 31. With him are his four children (from left): RuthAnne Huebner of Watertown, S.D., Jon of Watertown, Wis. Paula...

St. John's students display Americanism

Jan 17, 2018

St. John’s Lutheran School participated in VFW Auxiliary 8729 Americanism art project. Winners of the kindergarten and first grade bald eagle coloring contest were: Bryson Cox, first place, $10; Landon Roberston, second place, $5; and Aimsley Hadler, third place, $3. Winners of the second and...

"Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue"

Nov 16, 2017

Mike Rodman, a Lake City Ambulance Service paramedic, was the Veterans Day guest speaker at St. John’s Lutheran School. Rodman shared memories of his time in the U.S. Navy during the first Persian Gulf War.

Schools, VFW prepare to mark veterans day

Nov 9, 2017

Veterans Day is Saturday, but a long weekend of observances honoring people who have served in the U.S. armed forces begins Friday. St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center will present their Veterans Day Program at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, in the school gymnasium at 516 W...

Schools, VFW, and Legion prepare to mark veterans day

Nov 2, 2017

Lincoln High School and St. John’s Lutheran School are planning public programs to mark Veterans Day in Lake City on Friday, Nov. 10. The following evening, the Lake City VFW will mark the holiday with a supper for Lake City VFW and Auxiliary members. Then on Sunday, the Lake City American Legion...

St. John's School to host grandparents on Oct. 11

Oct 5, 2017

St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center will be hosting their annual Grandparents Day for students on Oct. 11. Grandparents will get to see their grandchildren learning and interacting with the teacher and fellow students throughout the school day. They will also get the...

Johnny's Scavenger Hunt announced

Sep 28, 2017

This Johnny Appleseed Day features a scavenger hunt for people who “like cracking clues, healthy competition, and family fun.” St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center encourage people to get their team together and lace up their tennis shoes, as their team will follow the...

Kids camp in at St. John's 'BUILD Day'

Jan 25, 2017

The students at St. John’s love Miss Mary, their school cook. It’s easy to see why. Not only does she cook them delicious meals, but she goes out of her way to make sure they are happy. This is exactly what Mary Moyer did when she planned a special BUILD activity for the kids. Each month, the...

Students join toy drive

Dec 15, 2016

St. John’s Lutheran School students Caden Fischer and Wyatt Rodman display two of the items donated through the school’s participation in the annual Kiwanis toy drive. Roots to Wings Learning Center participated as well. “It is a wonderful way for our students to express their Christmas joy and...

St. John’s art show opens at library

Oct 26, 2016

The Lake City Public Library was a popular place on the evening of Monday, Oct. 17. Many families came to see art on display which was created by the students at St. John’s. Each student in preschool through eighth grade made a piece of art for library patrons to view and appreciate. The artists...