Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel prepares children to both compete and build community. We are fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation as well as the National Federation of Non-Public Schools. A sizable percentage of the past valedictorians at Washington High School have been graduates of our school. We welcome you to visit our school and talk with Nick or the teachers about enrolling your child in our preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten or any of the eight grades.
Mr. Nick Hopfensperger serves as principal at Immanuel Lutheran School. He helps teachers and parents prepare their children academically, socially, and spiritually for living out their faith in their family and in the secular world.
Our current school families can access FastDirect, the secure school administration software, by clicking on the link above. FastDirect is an online program that allows the school office to track tuition payments, student grades, daily attendance, and lunch count. It also provides a simplified way for ILS families to track their child’s lunch accounts, view tuition payments that are due, and visit the sports calendar.
Upcoming Open House!
We're helping to build strong students and families - come grow with us! We will host an open house on Thursday, January 19. Doors will be open from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for families to visit the school. No appointments are needed. Those in attendance will have a chance to tour the school, visit classrooms, meet teachers, and talk with the principal. Families unable to attend this open house are encouraged to contact the school office (636-239-1636) to schedule a visit at another time. For more information, call the school office or browse this website.
State of the School and Church Address
The State of the Church and School Address is scheduled for Sunday, January 8th (during the Bible Study hour at 9:30 am), Monday, January 9th at 6:30 pm and again on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:30 pm. Mr. Hopfensperger will present on the school while Pastor Bangert will focus his discussion on the church ministries. These presentations will give an overview of the past year and what can be expected during the new year. It will also be an opportunity for families to get updates on the budget, upcoming tuition rates, results from the fall school survey, and plans for an Immanuel ministry vision retreat. See you there!
Join us for our Christmas Program!
The annual Choral Vespers Service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 20th. Mrs. Kaaz is coordinating this worship service and is working with the teachers and students to prepare for this special evening. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade will be participating in the service in a variety of different ways.
This children's service, titled Light a Candle, involves the lighting of candles to represent the good news of God’s love, shown for us in the gift of His Son on that first Christmas. There are seventeen points in the service where candles will be lit including the four candles of God's Gifts – grace, love, peace, joy. Children will be sharing the Christmas story through spoken word, music, and group recitations. In addition, those in attendance will be able to listen to and sing along with the children as they sing favorite Christmas hymns such as Away in the Manger and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. This service has always been very well attended – plan to be in the gym early to get a seat!
Babysitting Night!
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hosting a babysitting night on Saturday, December 10th from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Mothers in the MOPS group will watch your children (babies through 5th grade) at Immanuel Lutheran School while you get your Christmas shopping done, go out for some adult conversation, or just enjoy time alone. Cost is $10 per child and includes dinner. If you are interested, contact the school office at 636.239.1636.
