Interscholastic athletics are an extension of the classroom. Courts, fields, courses, and tracks are mere environmental changes that continue to maintain the goal of education. All dedicated and academically eligible athletes deserve the opportunity to experience such educational athletics.
St. John's Lutheran School engages in athletics to accomplish the following:
Further develop technically correct physical skills
Promote Christian sportsmanship and fellowship
Promote respect for and acceptance of authority
Promote cooperation with other individuals in a team effort
Perseverance through time and team commitments
Enjoy participation in athletics now and in the future
Learn self-control in emotional situations
Learn appropriate acceptance of victory and defeat
St. John's is a member of the Central Ohio Athletic League, offering the following sports for students in the 5th through 8th grades: