A blue shield featuring a gold fleur-de-lis, a gold cross, and the word "SAINTS" on a white diagonal banner sits above a blue ribbon reading "St. John Lutheran" against a plain white background.
Saint John Lutheran Church

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Saints Spirit Auction


Back Car Line Fast Pass #1
$100

Starting bid

One Back Car Line Fast Pass for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.


Eligible only for current St. John school families assigned to and picked up in the back car line. This includes families with any student in kindergarten through grade 3, even if they also have older students. This pass does not change a family’s assigned pickup location.


Please join the new carline flow that allows kindergarten parents to access back carline before the main gate is opened. You must be at the designated gate before it closes at 2:30 to utilize this fast pass benefit.


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.


This is one of two separately auctioned back car line fast passes. Each listing has its own winning bidder.

Back Car Line Fast Pass #2
$100

Starting bid

One Back Car Line Fast Pass for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.


Eligible only for current St. John school families assigned to and picked up in the back car line. This includes families with any student in kindergarten through grade 3, even if they also have older students. This pass does not change a family’s assigned pickup location.


Please join the new carline flow that allows kindergarten parents to access back carline before the main gate is opened. You must be at the designated gate before it closes at 2:30 to utilize this fast pass benefit.


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.


This is one of two separately auctioned back car line fast passes. Each listing has its own winning bidder.

Christmas Cookie Fun with Baking and Decorating
$50

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Celebrate the season with Christmas cookie baking and decorating with Anette Shanks at the Family Life Center on the St. John campus. Date and time to be determined. Parents must provide transportation to the Family Life Center and pickup afterward. Participant count and package format to be confirmed.

Sweets & Sprinkles with Miss Young
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Enjoy a picnic-style dessert party with Miss Young! Two students will sample tasty treats and enjoy drinks including milk, water, and juice on the St. John campus. Friday, November 20, 2026, directly after school, for approximately 45 minutes. Includes 2 students. Subject to school approval and the conditions listed above.

Lunch with Mr. K at his favorite, Chine Lee Buffet
$50

Starting bid

Enjoy lunch at China Lee Buffet with Mr. K. Includes 4 students, with transportation to China Lee Buffet in the St. John van. The date and meal details will be confirmed. Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.

Year-Long Athletic Access Pass
$75

Starting bid

Enjoy access to St. John home athletic games for two people through December 31, 2027.


Proceeds benefit St. John Athletics. 💙💛

Progressive Dinner for 6
$100

Starting bid

All aboard for a dinner party with a St. John twist! Three couples (six guests) will hop on the St. John school bus with Mr. K behind the wheel for a progressive dinner they won’t forget.

Your group will travel to different staff members’ homes for an evening of delicious food, drinks, desserts and great company. Just sit back, enjoy the ride and let Mr. K take care of the driving!


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.


Includes: Dinner, drinks, desserts and transportation for six guests.

Date: To be coordinated.

Grandparents Day Reserved Seating
$50

Starting bid

One whole row of reserved seating for Grandparents Day on Friday, February 19th. The row will be confirmed before Grandparents day with the winning bidder.


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.

VIP Graduation Seating
$75

Starting bid

One whole row of reserved seating for St. John high school graduation on May 14, 2027, at 4 p.m. at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala. The exact number of seats in the row and seating details will be confirmed. Proceeds benefit PTL.

VIP Thanksgiving Performance Seating Preschool and Kinders
$50

Starting bid

One whole row of reserved seating for the Thanksgiving performance. The event date, exact number of seats in the row, and seating details will be confirmed.


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.

Reserved School Parking Space
$250

Starting bid

Eligibility: Any current St. John school family.


Enjoy a reserved visitor parking space by the school front office for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. The exact space and use guidelines will be confirmed after winner is announced.


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.

Front Car Line Fast Pass
$100

Starting bid

Front Car Line Fast Pass for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.


Eligible only for current St. John school families whose students are all above grade 3 and are all assigned to and picked up in the front car line. Families with any student in kindergarten through grade 3 use the back car line, even if they also have older students. This pass does not change a family’s assigned pickup location.


Pickup procedures will be confirmed with winning family.


Proceeds benefit our covered walkway campaign.

S’more Fun with Mrs. Juarbe
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Get ready for a sweet afternoon with Mrs. Juarbe! The winning student and one friend or sibling will make their own s’mores with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows while enjoying time together after school. Friday, January 29, 2027, 3–4 p.m., in Mrs. Juarbe’s classroom. Includes 2 students. Parent pickup is required in the classroom at 4 p.m. Subject to school approval and the conditions listed above.

STEAM Power Hour with Mrs. Sosa
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Get ready for an hour of STEAM fun with Mrs. Sosa! Four students will enjoy an hour out of class participating in STEAM activities in the elementary Spanish portable.


The experience will take place on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday afternoon, with the date to be coordinated. There is no additional cost to the winning family. Come ready to be kind, respectful, and have fun!


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

Lunch Bunch VIP with Mrs. Shepler
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


The winning student and two friends will enjoy a special Chick-fil-A lunch with Mrs. Shepler at school on November 18!


This experience is for three students total, with no additional cost to the winning family. Please let Mrs. Shepler know about any dietary restrictions when coordinating the lunch.


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

Goofy's Snack Week
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Teacher(s): Mr. G.


Five (5) Days of Disney inspired snacks for you and a friend delivered to your classroom.


Submitted participation: 2


When: March 8-12


Where: At School, during the day.


Additional cost to the winning family: No.


Conditions: Winner must notify Mr. G. via email of any dietary restrictions or allergies.


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

A Bear-y Special Day with Mrs. Ruse
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Teacher(s): Mrs. Ruse.


A Bear-y Special Day with Mrs. Ruse 🧸


Enjoy a bear-y special day with Mrs. Ruse! The winning student and one friend will join Mrs. Ruse for a delightful teddy bear-themed picnic at St. John Lutheran School.


This special experience includes a picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Ruse, a sweet teddy bear gift for each child, and the opportunity to design and create custom T-shirts for their very own teddy bears. The day will also include playground fun, creative activities, and plenty of special memories.


Includes:


* Winning student + 1 friend


* Picnic lunch provided


* A teddy bear gift for each child


* Custom T-shirt design for each teddy bear


* Teddy bear picnic and playground fun


* Classroom activities


Date to be mutually agreed upon with Mrs. Ruse. The experience may be scheduled after school or on a mutually agreed-upon Saturday.


Submitted participation: Up to 2


When: TBD


Where: At St. John


Additional cost to the winning family: No.


Conditions: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Experience will take place at St. John Lutheran School, using the playground and/or classroom. May be scheduled after school or on a Saturday. Weather-dependent and subject to rescheduling. Please share any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance. Includes the winning student and one friend.


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

3...2...1...Blast Off!
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Teacher(s): Lynn Tomich and MacKenzie DeHart.


A Rocket-Building STEAM Adventure!


Calling all future astronauts, engineers, and inventors! Get ready for an exciting, hands-on adventure where creativity and science take flight!


During this special teacher experience, students will explore the wonders of flight as they design, build, and launch a variety of rockets! Through fun experiments and exciting challenges, our young engineers will put their creativity, problem-solving skills, and scientific thinking to the test.


From building to blasting off, this experience is sure to be out of this world!


Submitted participation: 6


Duration: 2 hours. Date to be confirmed.


Where: St. John Ocala


Additional cost to the winning family: No.


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

Pasta Making with Mrs. Tomich
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Teacher(s): Lynn Tomich.


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own spaghetti noodles? Well, it is so much fun. I will come to your house with all the equipment needed and we will create some delicious homemade noodles. All that you need to provide is the kitchen and the children.


Submitted participation: 2


When: After Thanksgiving - I will get with the winning family and we will pick a time that works for everyone involved.


Where: In the home of the winning family


Additional cost to the winning family: No.


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

Teacher for the Day
$25

Starting bid

Eligibility: Current St. John school student families, subject to the participant limits and conditions below.


Teacher(s): Debbie Welch.


A student and a friend could share teaching the class for the day. They would meet with me ahead of time and see the material they would teach and then do so the next day.


Submitted participation: One and a friend


When: In December on a mutually agreed upon day.


Where: At school


Additional cost to the winning family: No.


Conditions: Winner needs to take their job seriously and try to be as "professional" as possible.


Subject to school approval and the conditions described above. All proceeds from this teacher experience go directly to the teacher’s classroom fund.

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