Welcome Letter FromOur Principal
Welcome to another exciting year at Christ Lutheran School!
Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand what makes a Lutheran education so special. It is more than academics, more than activities, and more than a school building. It is a community built on faith, relationships, service, and a commitment to helping every child grow in the gifts God has given them.
At CLS, we believe that every child matters. Our students are challenged to learn, encouraged to lead, supported when they struggle, and reminded each day that they are loved by God. Our goal is not simply to prepare students for the next grade level, but to prepare them for life—to become confident learners, responsible citizens, compassionate neighbors, and faithful servants.
Our school continues to grow because of the partnership between our students, families, teachers, staff, and congregation. That partnership is one of our greatest strengths. Together, we can create an environment where students feel safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
As we begin this school year, I encourage our families to stay connected, communicate openly, support our teachers, and celebrate the accomplishments of our students. Most importantly, let us continue to keep our school community in prayer.
Thank you for entrusting your children to Christ Lutheran School. I am honored to serve this community and excited about what God has planned for our students and our school.
May we continue to grow, serve, learn, and make a joyful noise together!
In Christ,
Principal Nathaniel Schmidtke
History of Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran Church has placed high value on Christian education for our children. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Christ Lutheran School actually predates the founding of our congregation as it was founded in 1892. The first school building was dedicated in 1896 with 104 pupils enrolled. The current building was built in 1958 and the expansion of our school was completed in 2000.
Over the years the school building has changed, the principal and teachers have changed, the students have changed, but these things remain: sound academic training, dedicated teachers who serve the Lord, and the importance of the word of God in the students’ daily lives.
Mission of Christ Lutheran School
The mission of Christ Lutheran School is to partner with families to equip children academically and spiritually in a loving Christ-centered environment in order to prepare the next generation to be lifelong, faithful Christians.
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The Basics- Pre-K through 8th grade
- Sound religious training
- Complete curriculum (reading, phonics, language, math, science, spelling, social studies)
- Accelerated Reader
- Classroom music
- Technology instruction
- Physical education classes
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The Extras- Latch key program before and after school
- Chromebooks available for each student
- Computer lab with brand new computers in addition to Chromebooks and Ipads in the classrooms
- Smart boards in eight classrooms
- Library with over 7000 titles, including fiction and nonfiction
- Choirs for all grades K-8
- Handbell choir available for grades 6-8
- Variety of sports
- Lego Club
For More Information On The Programs Offered By Christ Lutheran School or Registration, Please Contact Us at 309-637-1512 or Email Us at school@clspeoria.org.