by Kristin Gimelli Hemme, Middle School Teacher As I watched the Hope Lutheran Class of 2026 gather for their 8th grade graduation last Thursday, I was reminded of many special moments with this class over the last two years, and I was struck by the words that teacher and student speakers shared about how they […]
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A Place For Everyone
by Erika Alba, Middle School and Music Specialist I wear many hats here at Hope. I teach middle school math and technology, and travel to the Main campus for music for grades 4-8. Walking back and forth between two campuses does have its advantages, as I easily clock 10,000 steps by 1:00 PM and enjoy the […]
Dirty Hands, Growing Minds
by Sally Heit, Marketing & Development Director I’m small and wriggly, hiding under the ground.I eat dead plants and dirt all year round.I leave behind castings to make your plants thrive,And tunnel through soil to keep gardens alive.What am I? Answer: (find it at the end of the article) Every week in Hope Garden Club […]
Growing Hearts in Transitional Kindergarten
by Samra Tino, TK Teacher In our Transitional Kindergarten classroom, each day begins with a meaningful reminder of who we are. During morning meetings, students joyfully declare: “I am loved, I am chosen, I am created in His image, and I am His masterpiece.” These affirmations help build a strong identity in Christ. We also […]
Welcome to the Hope Art Gallery
Tonight at 7:00 PM, join us at the North Campus for the Hope School Academic Fair! If you’ve never attended an gallery opening, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience one—featuring artwork created by our students. The Academic Fair highlights student learning across different subjects. While past themes have included geography, science, literature, and history, this […]
Why We Do This
by Dr. Reggie Revis, 5th Grade Teacher A good chunk of my 62 years on this beautiful Earth has been spent in service to schools and families. “Why” did I do that? I can explain. Spiritually, I was raised as the son of a Baptist minister; living as an imperfect Christian, loving strongly and forgiving […]
Art is Exploration
by Luz Bratcher, Hope Art Teacher Have you noticed your student doesn’t bring home many projects from art class? At Hope, we practice art exploration or open studio and process-based art. The emphasis is on self-guided material exploration rather than finished products. My hope is that students learn to carry these skills beyond the classroom—to […]
Making All Things New!
by Pastor Peter Mueller What are the things that are broken in this world that you wish were fixed? What are the things that tempt you to conclude that the way your life is now is the best it’s ever going to get? There is no shortage of things in this world and in our […]
Palm Sunday
by Mairi Seraile, Preschool Teacher & Co-Director Just prior to a Palm Sunday service here at Hope Lutheran Church 38 years ago, a pastor handed a long green branch to a little girl in the preschool program. It was floppy and fun to hold so she began to wave the branch like the other kids […]
WOH, Tuesday March 17, 2025
Teaching and Learning in a Split Grade by Elonna Visser, 2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher Second and third grades were combined this year, and it’s been exciting to witness firsthand the powerful learning and social opportunities it has created for students! In every elementary classroom, students are already working at different levels, and a split […]
