by Sally Heit, Director of Marketing/Communication This week, Hope School proudly celebrates Lutheran Schools Week—a time to recognize the lasting impact of Lutheran education across the country and to give thanks for the mission we share. It’s a legacy worth celebrating. Lutheran schools have a long and meaningful history rooted in faith, access, and excellence in […]
General News
WOH, Tuesday, January 13, 2025 – Rising to the Challenge
by Kristen Okabayashi, principal Rising to the Challenge – LEST here we come! Students in grades 5–8 are preparing now to compete in the annual Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament (L.E.S.T.) next month! The first L.E.S.T. was held in 1962 at Concordia University–Portland with just four schools competing in a basketball tournament. Over the years, the […]
WOH, Tuesday January 6, 2026
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal Happy New Year Hope families! I’m praying you all had relaxing and recharging time off. As we step into 2026, I’m grateful for all of you and your role in our Hope school community. From all of us at Hope, thank you so much to our PTH and our parents […]
WOH, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Joy to the World!
by Patra Mueller, Family Life Minister I love this time of year as we prepare for Christmas. What a delight to walk into a store and hear the words of our favorite Christmas carols. One of my favorites is Joy to the World. I love the reminder that God sent Jesus into the world to offer […]
WOH, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Sea Star News
By Christina Figgins, Sea Star Preschool Teacher Our preschool class has been busy learning, exploring, and growing together this school year! As part of our fire-safety unit, we’ve been discovering what firefighters wear, how their gear keeps them safe, and how they help our community. The kids have put out a lot of fires in […]
Fourth Grade News!
By Jennifer Neafcy, 4th Grade Teache In 4th grade, students build on the foundational skills they’ve developed from Kindergarten through 3rd grade, applying them to new learning experiences. A prime example is their journey with long division. By applying prior knowledge and division facts they’ve practiced, they approached long division with growing confidence. After a week […]
WOH, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – Teaching Sports and Living Faith
by Ryan Schroeder, PE Teacher and Athletic Director Hello Hope Community, My name is Ryan Schroeder (pronounced Shrader) and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new PE teacher and Athletic Director here at Hope. Having previously served as a substitute teacher, I’ve always admired the strong sense of community that this school and church […]
WOH, Tuesday October 14, 2025 – Meet Miss Rei!
By Reialgi Tasi, Hope Office Manager, Main Campus Hi Everyone, I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Office Manager here at Hope School — and also as a new Hope parent! My name can be a bit tricky, but it rhymes with Leilani and everyone calls me Rei — the students know me as Miss Rei. I am beyond […]
Outdoor Education for 6th Grade!
by Stacy Robertson, 6th grade homeroom 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 multiple pods of Orca whales on the […]
New Curriculum Improves Language Arts Skills
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 […]
