House System
In 2011, St. John's adopted a House System whereby students would be sorted into "houses," much like in the Public school (United Kingdom). These houses would be named after six influential figures and institutions in the School's history. Siblings would always be in the same house. The houses as they stand today:
- Chidsey
- Winston
- Hoodwink
- Mulligan
- Claremont
- Taub
Chidsey was named after Alan Lake Chidsey, the founding father of St. John's. Winston was named after the Winston building on the Upper School Campus. Hoodwink was named after the now-demolished Hoodwink auditorium. Mulligan was named after fictional teacher Mrs. Mulligan. Claremont was named for the street St. John's School is located on.
Occasionally, Lower School will have house lunch days, in which they will all wear their house shirts and have lunch at designated tables (3 per house).
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