The Prep School main academic building, Bede Hall, is entered via an arched pavilion at the top of the Prep hill. The main entrance plaza is often used for student assemblies, such as this opening Mass for the 1997-98 school year. Most of the rest of the building is nestled into the hillside and almost all of the classrooms have a view of the surrounding woods and lakes.
Students are regularly involved in the planning and celebration of liturgy.
Some are readers, eucharistic ministers, musicians and servers. The library and computer lab have work stations which are part of the larger St. John's University computer network. Students enjoy small classes and close collaboration with their their teachers. There are times and places throughout the school day for students to work together, compare notes and socialize. The entrance area provides an inviting place for students to meet between classes.