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2025 – 2028 Lutheran High strategic plan

I know the plans I have for you.

As faithful servants, we trust in God’s divine plan. As faithful stewards of His gifts, we collaboratively created a strategic plan to nurture and build upon the best of our school and culture and focus on prioritized areas of growth.

Five strategic priorities

The strategic plan is aligned to the core values of LHS and organized around five priorities.

Foster Faith.

Forge Minds.

Fulfill the Mission.

Priority 1 aligns strategic activity to the core value of Spiritual and Academic Growth.

Serve Others.

Glorify God.

Transform Culture.

Priority 2 aligns strategic activity to the core value of Servant Leadership.

Shape Character.   

Strengthen Purpose. 

Shine Christ. 

Priority 3 aligns strategic activtiy to the core value of Building Character and Purpose.

Know Jesus.   

Know Others. 

Be Known. 

Priority 4 aligns strategic activity to the core value of Authentic Relationships.

Plan Wisely.

Steward Faithfully.

Focus on the Future.

Priority 5 aligns strategic activity to steward the blessings God bestows on LHS.

What does this mean?

LHS is committed to nurturing the spiritual and academic growth of every student. Through Christ-centered teaching and relationships, students discover their God-given strengths, develop their intellect, and explore their purpose in Him. Our exceptional faculty and staff guide students while deepening their understanding of identity in Christ. In this environment, faith and learning thrive together, equipping students to serve, lead, and impact the world for the Gospel.

LHS cultivates a culture where Christ-like service is at the heart of all we do. Our traditions, practices, and policies are intentionally shaped to reflect the Gospel in action. We empower students and staff to lead with humility, care for one another, and uplift their communities. In doing so, LHS becomes a place where love, grace, and service define our identity and influence the world around us.

LHS is devoted to helping students understand their identity in Christ and the unique calling God has placed on their lives. We integrate Biblical values and discipleship into daily school life, fostering integrity, responsibility, and resilience. As students grow in character, they become equipped to live out their faith boldly and purposefully. LHS prepares them to influence the world with Christ-centered conviction and compassion.

LHS fosters a community where authentic relationships flourish—with Jesus, peers, faculty, families, and alumni. We intentionally build an environment where every individual feels seen, known, and loved. Through discipleship, collaboration, and shared experiences, students grow in their ability to connect deeply and live out their faith. These relationships become the foundation for meaningful growth and lifelong community in Christ.

LHS is dedicated to stewarding God’s gifts with vision and excellence. We manage financial resources, campus maintenance, and capital growth with transparency and foresight. Our commitment to strategic planning ensures sustainability, supports student success, and enhances the learning environment. Through faithful stewardship, LHS secures its mission today while preparing for a vibrant, Christ-centered future.

2025 – 2026 Action Items

  • By May 2026, develop and implement a “Profile of a Lutheran High School Teacher” and revise recruitment and hiring processes to reflect this profile.

  • By May 2026, develop a “Profile of a Lutheran High School Graduate.”

  • By February 2026, develop a job description for a part-time Curriculum Coordinator.

  • By April 2026, develop a tiered student to begin in the 2026-2027 Academic Year with a support system including peer tutoring, academic check-ins, and mentorship for underperforming students.

  • By May 2026, complete the following initiatives: increase student leadership opportunities with 3 new programs/initiatives and ensure all extracurricular (athletics & activities) programs align with LHS’s mission and core values with a dedicated training program. 

  • Assign a staff member by November 1, 2025, to begin planning and coordinating a domestic or international student mission trip for the 2026–2027 school year.

  • Plan and execute two all-school Days of Service (one each semester) with 100% student and faculty participation.

  • Identify and assign a staff mentor by October 2025 to support junior and senior students in planning personalized service experiences tied to their academic goals.

  • Host at least two chapel or Oikos guest speakers representing cross-cultural experiences (e.g., missionary, immigrant, refugee) in both Term I and Term II.

  • Provide Christian worldview training to 100% of faculty, staff, and coaches through one in-service session and one follow-up training session or after-school discussions by May 2026.

  • Assemble a Retreat Planning Team by October 2025 to plan and host a junior retreat focused on spiritual identity and leadership development by May 2026.

  • Revise the senior retreat format to emphasize post-graduation leadership, community impact, and spiritual calling by February 2026.

  • Develop the student praise band and schedule participation in at least 10 chapel/morning devotions services (one per month) by May 2026.

  • Integrate a character and purpose curriculum into Oikos by October 2025, with monthly check-ins to ensure alignment with chapel themes.

  • Ensure at least 25% of chapel and morning devotion topics align with the monthly small group curriculum focus by the end of Term II.

  • Maintain three weekly corporate worship services and introduce monthly staff devotion times during PD days starting in September 2025.

  • Launch a “Ministry of Care” initiative by October 2025 with documented standards for email, phone, and visitor communication, and train all staff by April 2026.

  • Dedicate weekly Seminar sessions in August, September, and October 2025 to Freshman orientation activities focused on building peer and staff relationships.

  • Host four alumni-centered campus events (one per quarter), starting with “Pack the Den” night in Fall 2025 by May 2026.

  • Launch a 6th/7th Grade Visit Day Open House in Spring 2026, with a goal of 50 family participants.

  • Finalize and present a 3-year financial forecast to the Board of Directors by April 2026, incorporating tuition modeling, campaign goals, and projected enrollment.

  • Complete a full facility assessment in partnership with an outside firm by March 2026.

  • Continue reaching for the Victory Goal in the “Empowered by Christ” campaign by June 30, 2026, through continued donor engagement and communication.

  • Publish two financial transparency reports in Cougar Connection—one in Winter 2025 and one in Summer 2026.

  • Establish a preventative maintenance schedule for all major facility areas (HVAC, roofing, lighting, etc.) by May 2026 with annual review procedures.

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