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 […]
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Palm Sunday
by Mairi Seraile, Preschool Teacher & Co-Director Just prior to a Palm Sunday service here at Hope Lutheran Church 38 years ago, a pastor handed a long green branch to a little girl in the preschool program. It was floppy and fun to hold so she began to wave the branch like the other kids […]
WOH, Tuesday March 17, 2025
Teaching and Learning in a Split Grade by Elonna Visser, 2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher Second and third grades were combined this year, and it’s been exciting to witness firsthand the powerful learning and social opportunities it has created for students! In every elementary classroom, students are already working at different levels, and a split […]
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 […]
The Best of the LEST
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal LEST stands for the Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament, which occurred in mid February in Tacoma. This year’s tournament was truly outstanding, filled with energy, school spirit, and success. I was incredibly proud of how our students represented Hope and worked hard to share the gifts God has given them. Of all the favorite […]
All In For Hope!
By Kristen Fluke (Co-VP of PTH) When you hear casino night, you might think of flashing lights, clinking chips, and taking a chance. But we’re not betting on luck — we’re betting on our kids. This year’s school auction theme, All In for Hope, is a reminder that the most meaningful wins in life don’t […]
We’ve Got You
By Tim Caudle, 8th grade homeroom teacher Last Monday was a difficult day for me. On Sunday, our family said goodbye to our oldest son as he flew back to college. After 18 years of daily life together, that goodbye is still not easy. Also over the weekend, I learned that one of my high school […]
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 […]
Open House Season Begins
By Sally Heit, Communications & Marketing Open house season is upon us, and not only are families carving pumpkins and planning that spooky Halloween costume, they are also visiting school communities to determine where their family feels most at home and their students are best served. You can help Hope School continue to build their […]
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 […]
