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 […]
General News
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, […]
Celebrating Lutheran Schools Week: A Legacy Worth Honoring
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 […]
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 […]
