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 […]
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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, 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 December 16, 2025 – Merry Christmas!
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal As we step further into the Christmas season, we are reminded what a special time of year this is for our school community. December brings a sense of joy, reflection, and togetherness, and we are grateful to share these moments with your children each day as we prepare to celebrate […]
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 […]
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 […]
