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 […]
General News
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 […]
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 May 6, 2025
The Gift of Time by Samra Tino, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 This beautiful verse reminds us that every child grows in their own time. In Transitional Kindergarten (TK), we honor that truth by giving children a precious gift: […]
