About St. Mary of the Lake · Westport, Wisconsin
St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a parish-affiliated school located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, operating as an apostolate of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish within the Diocese of Madison. The school is rooted in Catholic identity, emphasizing discipleship, service, moral values, evangelization, and academic excellence as an act of stewardship. It serves students from early childhood through middle school and is staffed by a dedicated team of teachers, administrators, and clergy including Fr. Joe Baker, Parochial Administrator, and Fr. Simon Tipps, Parochial Vicar and School Chaplain. The school’s mission is centered in Christ and guided by the principle that 'Only love creates' — a quote attributed to St. Maximilian Kolbe.
- Patron
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Rector
- Fr. Joe Baker
- Diocese
- Diocese of Madison
Why belong here
The school fosters a community of faith through Catholic identity, moral education, and service, with ministries like Family Formation, Teen Formation, and academic excellence rooted in evangelization. Students are nurtured in a Christ-centered environment with dedicated staff including chaplains, teachers, and support specialists who guide spiritual, academic, and personal growth.