by Kristen Okabayashi, principal Hope Lutheran School teachers had the opportunity to attend the LCMS Northwest District Teachers Conference in Seaside, Oregon from October 21-23. This annual gathering brings together Lutheran educators from across the Pacific Northwest for professional development, fellowship, worship, and encouragement. Our teachers participated in workshops and presentations that focused on strengthening […]
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Discover the Hope Difference
by Heather Eggleston, Admissons Director What makes a great school? Strong academics certainly matter, but research reminds us that meaningful relationships are equally essential to a child’s success. I recently read a Harvard University publication, Young Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships, which emphasizes that positive relationships with teachers and peers play a vital […]
Meet Ms. Flynn
by Jennifer Flynn, 3rd and 4th grade teacher Hi there! My name is Jennifer Flynn, and I am so excited to be part of the Hope School staff this year as the 3rd/4th grade teacher. I am a native Washingtonian and earned my undergraduate degree in Business from the University of Washington. I also hold […]
Partnering With Parents and Teachers
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal At Hope, we believe education is a partnership between school and family. Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to strengthen that partnership as we work together to help each child grow and thrive. You may sign up forK-8 conferences here; preschool and TK conferences will be held in January. We […]
Outdoor Ed: 6th Grade Adventures at Miracle Ranch
by Stacy Robertson, 6th grade homeroom teacher As one of the middle school teachers at Hope, I recently had the opportunity and privilege to participate in the Outdoor Education trip with the 6th grade class. We traveled to Miracle Ranch near Port Orchard by ferry and got to witness the beauty of the Pacific Northwest […]
Looking Ahead: A Vision For Hope
Over the past year, I’ve been enrolled in the Principal 360 leadership program, administered through the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation. P360 provides veteran principals with additional training in leadership, business management, and emotional intelligence, culminating in a strategic plan for school improvement. As I write this, I’m preparing to fly to Chicago for our final […]
Curriculum Night Sept. 22nd
What will your child learn this year? How will they be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow? Curriculum Night is your opportunity to find out! This year all Hope families are invited from preschool through Grade 8. At Hope, we are committed to providing a strong, student-centered academic program that develops each child’s God-given gifts. […]
Rooted In Christ
by Jennifer Neafcy, 2nd grade teacher This year, Hope’s theme, along with many Lutheran schools across the country, is “Rooted in Christ,” based on Colossians 2:6–7. Throughout the year, in our classrooms and chapel, our students and staff will explore what it means to be rooted in Christ and how He is at work in […]
Welcome Back To School!
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6–7 Welcome back, Hope families! A new school year is always filled with excitement—new teachers, new classmates, new routines, and […]
A Reflection on the Class of 2026
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 […]
We invite families to join us for our first Open House of the season on Sunday, November 8, from 2-4 p.m. at our main campus. This Open House will specifically highlight our Preschool through Grade 4 programs.