By Kristen Okabayashi, principal Thank you to the many families who joined us last week for Curriculum Night. At Hope, we review all our curriculum in a seven-year review cycle to ensure it is meeting the needs of our students. Last year, our curriculum team spent months reviewing options, piloting lessons, and gathering feedback to […]
Announcements
Discovering your story
by Patra Mueller What’s your story? How did you end up in Seattle? What led you to Hope School? We are so happy that you and your children are here. Each child is a precious gift from God. Every person matters to God. Everyone’s story matters. Hope Lutheran Church started over 100 years ago with […]
Together We Grow
by Heather Eggleston, Admissions Director Hello Hope Families, My name is Heather Eggleston, and I am honored to serve as the new Admissions Director here at Hope School. This dedicated role is meant to expand upon the existing work to build our enrollment and welcome others into our community. As a lifelong West Seattle resident, […]
WOH Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Music: The Tapestry of Life by Jill Brown, Music Specialist What I enjoy most about teaching music to students in all grades from preschool to middle school is seeing the progression of skills and the joy students display as they sing, dance and learn to play instruments. Research has shown that music education benefits students’ […]
WOH, Tuesday May 27, 2025
Summer Learning: Growing Brains All Season Long! By Leah Evjen-Bryan, Resource Specialist As summer approaches, we’re all looking forward to sunshine, relaxation, and fun. But did you know that summer is also a perfect time to keep young minds active and growing? A little learning each day can go a long way toward preventing the “summer […]
WOH, Tuesday May 13, 2025
Landing in History: 7th & 8th Grades Fly to the East Coast for Unforgettable Trip By Stacy Robertson, 6th Grade Teacher & East Coast Trip Chaperone As a math teacher for many years, if you had asked me whether I’d teach American History, I probably would have laughed. But two years ago, I taught 5th grade […]
WOH Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A Transition to HopeBy Kristen Warfield Early childhood education has always been in my heart. As my family has become more integrated into the Hope community, I was moved to make a career change that I had been considering for a long time — moving from corporate marketing to teaching. This year I have realized […]
WOH, Tuesday March 11, 2025
Hope Calendar Link Hot Lunch Link Athletic Fee Link Main campus direct phone line: 206-935-8500 North campus direct phone line: 206-590-2545 Opening Lines by Mary Norton, 3rd Grade Teacher “On a dark and stormy night.” Charles M. Schulz “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” JRR Tolkien “Call me Ishmael” Herman Melville […]
WOH Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Hope Calendar Link Hot Lunch Link Athletic Fee Link Main campus direct phone line: 206-935-8500 North campus direct phone line: 206-590-2545 LEST 2025 by Kristen Okabayashi, Principal The annual Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament (LEST) in Tacoma was wonderful as usual! You all received Hope’s awards letter last Tuesday and we will honor our participants tomorrow after […]
WOH, Tuesday February 11, 2025
Hope Calendar Link Hot Lunch Link Athletic Fee Link Main campus direct phone line: 206-935-8500 North campus direct phone line: 206-590-2545 How Smart are First Graders? By Jennifer Revis, First Grade Teacher Are you familiar with Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences? This theory is based on the idea that all people have eight distinct types […]
