To make disciples for Jesus Christ through a Gospel-oriented ministry which provides a Christ-centered education, integrated with a quality academic program, to churched and unchurched families.
Purpose
St. John’s Lutheran School was established in 1946 and is
operated by St. John’s Lutheran Church, a congregation of The Lutheran Church –
Missouri Synod. The school is designed to provide a complete program of quality
Christian education in the Lutheran tradition based on the conviction that
learning and living take on meaningful dimensions only when related to
Christ.
Curriculum
Although taught as a subject each day, Christian instruction
permeates the entire curriculum. All subjects are presented in the light of God’s
Word. The curriculum parallels that which is offered by the Midland Public
Schools.
Accreditation
St. John’s has National Lutheran School and Michigan
Non-Public Schools accreditation.
Admissions Policy
St. John’s Lutheran School admits students of any race,
color, or national/ethnic origin to have all the rights, privileges, programs,
and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national/ethnic origin
in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
athletic, and other school-administered programs. The school has the primary
responsibility to educate the children of St. John’s Lutheran Church members;
however, it also enrolls non-member children from the surrounding area on a
tuition basis.
Bus Transportation
The Midland Public School District provides transportation
for most students residing in the Midland School District.
Chapel
Chapel is held regularly to provide each student a time of
spiritual refreshment as the Word of God is shared. Every Wednesday morning the
students have the opportunity to assemble in the house of God for a special
service. The sermonettes (by pastors, teachers, and guest speakers) and the
hymns are especially designed to meet the needs of children. The offerings
brought to this service are used to support a monthly mission project. During
the seasons of Advent and Lent, midday Wednesday services replace the morning
chapel services. Parents are encouraged to attend any and all chapel services.
Eighth grade students serve as ushers and acolytes.
Extra-Curricular Activities
We believe that much growth and learning can take place
through extra-curricular activities that the school offers our students. We
encourage students to participate in such activities and programs as choirs,
interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, assembly presentations, spelling bees,
essay contests, art contests, science fairs, music festivals, service projects,
band, social events, Battle of the Books, and operettas. St. John’s is one of
ten member schools in the Bay-Midland Lutheran League and offers a variety of
sports for children in Grades 5 through 8.
Hot Lunch Program
Well balanced lunches are provided daily at a nominal cost.
Meals are prepared by St. Brigid’s Catholic School but served by a licensed St.
John’s staff person.
Parent-Teacher Society
The PTS meets four to six times during the school year to
develop a close relationship between the school, church, and home. The PTS also
supports various functions at the school. All parents of children in our school
are encouraged to attend.
Volunteers
Parents with a varied amount of education and professional
training are invited to serve voluntarily on a part-time basis. Volunteers,
directed by the classroom teacher, are used to assist the teacher in carrying
out assigned routine duties so that teachers are free to work with individuals
and groups. Other out-of-class volunteer opportunities abound.
