The Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has schools that work together with parents to build children’s faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this district we support 1 high school, 10 elementary schools, and 22 early childhood centers. So, the question that I would like to address is, “How […]
Belvoir Christian Academy receives accreditation
Pictured above is the Mid-South District education executive, Allen Piepenbrink, presenting the accreditation certificate to school board chairperson, Joyce Enloe. Belvoir Christian Academy in Chattanooga successfully completed the review sponsored by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) in Saint Louis, MO.
Mid-South District at Lutheran Education Association
The Mid-South District was well represented at the recent Lutheran Education Association (LEA) convocation held in Saint Louis, MO. Both current and retired teachers from as far east as Knoxville, TN, central Memphis, and far west Fort Smith, AR had many opportunities to learn new ideas and skills.
Updated forms available
Documents for Special Education Grants Each year the Mid-South District offers special education grants to Mid-South District Lutheran Schools. This funding was established to help congregations address the special needs of children who are, in some way, experiencing difficulties in learning. Forms and information can be found on the Educator Resources page. For additional information, contact Julie […]
2019 Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
July 15-16, 2019 @ Faith Lutheran Preschool, Collierville, TN Theme: “Joy:Fully Lutheran.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 EC Conference Agenda 2019 || Memo – Registration Packet 2019 || Registration Form ’19 Welcome to the 2019 ECE Conference. What a perfect way to reward your ministry to children by sharing with one another, building up one another, and […]
The Importance of Accreditation
Every five years, Lutheran high schools, elementary schools, and early childhood centers across the United States undergo the process of accreditation through our synods National Lutheran School Accreditation teams. The process is time consuming and takes a strong commitment by the principal or director and the committee that helps with gathering the needed information. So, […]
National Lutheran Schools Week
January 27- February 2, 2019 National Lutheran Schools Week is a perfect time to highlight all the great things happening in our Lutheran schools across the Mid-South District. “Real. Present. God.” is the theme for the 2019 National Lutheran Schools Week celebration. The associated scripture verse is Psalm 46 and schools are encouraged to pick […]
Congratulations ACA & Zion Lutheran
Congratulations Avilla Christian Academy & Zion Lutheran Church Congratulations to Zion Lutheran Church and Avilla Christian Academy in Alexander, AR on meeting all accreditation requirements. Mid-South District Education Executive Allen Piepenbrink (R) recently visited the church to present the accreditation certificate to Pastor Michael Schleider (L) and Principal Richard Meyers (C).
Lutheran Schools Week
In 1943, a rumor that spread throughout North America like wildfire! The rumor was that anyone could buy a brand new Ford car for the price of one penny. The rumor was that if anyone would bring in a new, 1943 US copper penny, they could buy a new Ford car. People by the thousands, […]
First Lutheran in Knoxville
Each year brings new trials and triumphs. In 2017 the ministry of First Lutheran in Knoxville had both, and has emerged a stronger more well equipped ministry. We have been blessed with growth in enrollment which has presented wonderful ministry opportunities and renewed excitement for our future. We loved being able to educate our new […]
