You have to be Lutheran to attend a Lutheran School. SLS accepts all faith backgrounds as part of our school, including those who do not attend a church. We are unapologetically a conservative Christian school. All children attending SLS will be taught that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and that salvation is by grace through faith in … Read More
Developing Independent Children
We all want children to grow up to be confident, independent problem solvers. No one wants their child to be an unemployed adult who lives at home and plays video games. No one wants their child to be an adult who isn’t able to socially interact with others. No one wants their child to grow into an adult who constantly … Read More
We Did It!
We did it! We survived in-person school during a pandemic, including masking, social distancing, and quarantines. In spite of the challenges, we were able to see our students make incredible academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. It has been a joy to be together, and we could not have survived this hectic year without the care and love of our … Read More
SLS Part of “Tree City”
Two Springfield Lutheran School students were recently recognized and celebrated by officials from the City of Springfield, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri Community Forestry Council for their contributions to urban forestry. Students Amaya Portis and Emily Rossow both won Arbor Day poster contests at the state level, and had trees planted in their honor! Both students were … Read More
Finish Strong
We’ve reached the end of the 3rd quarter, and the dreaded SLUMP MONSTER has arrived. Suddenly, your once motivated child is cranky and snapping at you. Papers are lost. You find yourself checking your child’s grades 80 times a day and having epic battles over not only grades, but also permission slips they didn’t turn in, the week’s worth of … Read More
Helping Children Learn Organization
While some children are naturally gifted at being organized, most of them have to learn to become organized. Teaching organization to a younger child can be tricky! With a few simple steps, children can learn to develop organizational skills that will serve them for life. Develop Strong Routines Children thrive from routines at home and school. When children know what … Read More
Why Do We Care About Christian Education?
42 years ago, a group of dedicated parents and church members decided to begin a new Christian school called Springfield Lutheran School. Taking that step could not have been easy. There are many considerations to make when beginning a school, but these caring Christian people were listening to God’s call to begin a school in which God’s Word would be … Read More
SLS Student Publishes Book
SLS 7th grade student Ellie Rowe has recently had a writing assignment she did at SLS professionally published as a book! Ellie created a children’s book called Type One Diabetes A to Z. The book details her experience as a Type One diabetic, and walks children through diabetic supplies, habits, and experiences. The book was recently purchased by the Mercy Healthcare System and … Read More
Stepping Out in Faith
The year 2020 will be one that we never forget. We came to school on Friday, March 13th not knowing that COVID-19 would keep us from returning to the building in that school year. Since then, a great deal has happened. We have stayed home. We are required to wear masks. Rules have changed. School planning for the 2020-2021 school … Read More
You are a blessing!
On behalf of the Springfield Lutheran School faculty, staff, and leadership, we would like to thank you for a wonderful school year. We could not have survived such a roller coaster school year without the support and love from our wonderful students, parents, and community. God has been so good to us. Thank you for being a blessing to us. … Read More