Welcome

At St. John Lutheran School, our recurring theme is "Focus on Discipleship". It is our goal that our students know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior and, as a result of that faith, what it means to live as a disciple in this world. Themes throughout our school year focus on this theme and opportunities are provided for our students to grow in the expression of their faith. We are glad to welcome you and are happy to get this opportunity to share with you the good news at St. John Lutheran School. 

Our School

St. John Lutheran School, located at 6630 Southeastern Ave in Indianapolis, is a ministry of St. John Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The school opened its doors in 1853. Since that time, it has continuously provided a Christian education for members of the church and others throughout the southeast section of Marion County. We offer a Preschool class (age 3) two mornings a week, a PreKindergarten class (age 4) three mornings a week, a full-day Kindergarten program, and grades 1-8. A majority of our students continue their education at Lutheran High School, which is located just a few miles from St. John. We have 220 students enrolled in PS through Grade 8. 

2007-2008 Faculty and Staff 

Principal  - Mr. Rick Kerr

B.S. from Kent State University; M. Ed. From Cleveland State University; Lutheran Teacher Colloquy from Concordia, Ann Arbor.

36 years experience. St. John since 1989.

Grade Eight/Grade 5-8 Social Studies  - Mrs. Norma Herre 

A.A. from Concordia, Austin, TX; B.S. from Concordia, Seward; M.S. from Butler University.

33 years experience. St. John since 1981.

Grade Seven/Grades 5-8 Math  - Mr. Mark Zimmer

B.A. from Concordia, River Forest; M.A. from Indiana University.

32 years experience. St. John since 1993.

Grade Six/Grades 5-8 Science - Mrs. Christine Evans

B.S. from Indiana State University

5 years experience. First year at St. John. 

Grade Five/Grades 5-8 Literature  - Mrs. Kristen McCartney

B.A. from Concordia, St. Paul, MN.

24 years experience. All at St. John.

Grade Four  - Mrs. Pamela Johnson 

A.A. from Concordia, Ann Arbor; B.A., D.P.M. from Concordia, River Forest; M.A. from Concordia, River Forest. 

21 years experience. St. John since 1994.

Grade Three  - Mrs. Sarah Rothe

B. A. from Concordia, Ann Arbor

5 years of experience. St. John since 2003. 

Grade Two - Mrs. Carla Van Pelt 

B.S. from Concordia, Seward; M.S. from Butler University

28 years experience. St. John since 1983.

Grade One  - Mrs. Sandra Pride

B.S. from Concordia, Seward; M.S. from Indiana University.

33 years experience. St. John since 1985.

Kindergarten  - Mrs. Cheryl Willig

B.A. from Concordia, River Forest.

25 years experience. St. John since 1992. 

Pre-Kindergarten  & Pre-School 3  - Mrs. Pauline Lehenbauer

B.A. from Concordia, River Forest.

13 years teaching experience. St. John since 1995.

Gifted/Talented and Art - Mrs. Valerie Schultz 

B. A. from Concordia, River Forest.

18 years teaching experience. St. John since 1996

Senior Pastor - Rev. Philip Krupski

M.Div from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

19 years pastoral experience. St. John since 2000.

Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries - Mr. John Durkin

Pastoral Assistant - Rev. Frank Machina

Learning Center - Mrs. Roxie Wixson 

Office Manager  - Mrs. Robin Reno 

Secretaries - Mrs. Shannon Velzen, Mrs. Stephanie Terry, Mrs. Mary Driml

Director of Development - Mrs. Ivonne Zimmer

Band - Mr. Paul Johnson 

Teacher's Aides  - Mrs. Maridee Krupski, Mrs. Lori Grubbs

Kitchen Staff  - Mrs. Kathy Cooper , Mrs. Debbie Corbin, Mrs. Christy Benning

Morning Extended Care  - Mrs. Lou Anne Hargraves 

Afternoon Extended Care  - Mrs. Christy Benning, Director