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 […]
Events
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 […]
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 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 […]
Leading By Learning
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal This year I have the privilege of participating in an intensive principal training program based in Chicago called Principal 360. Over the course of the year, I will complete five courses led by educational experts through bi-weekly online classes and three in-person sessions in Chicago. The program culminates in a […]
Cheerful Encouragement
by Kristen Warfield, Hope preschool teacher and cheerleading coach The annual Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament (LEST) is one of the most exciting times in the middle school year. There are so many activities at the tournament spanning arts, academics and athletics – and everyone in grades 5-8 is encouraged to participate. As Hope’s cheerleading coach, […]
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.