November 21-23, 2021 Join us for the 2021 Teachers’ Conference with the theme “In All Things” Colossians 1:15-20. It will be held at Pickwick Landing State Park, Pickwick Dam TN. You will need to make your own room reservations. Your spouse is welcome to attend the conference with you for free, however we do ask […]
School/Education
Mid-South Schools Report
March 2021 All ten of the district elementary schools have been able to stay open in face-to-face format during this pandemic. There have been some short-term closures of classrooms, but not entire schools. Of the ten elementary school, Avilla Christian Academy in Alexander, AR and Heavenly Host Lutheran School in Cookeville, TN have a high […]
National Lutheran Schools Week
Jan. 24–30, 2021 • Theme: “Sent to Serve” “Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” Matthew 20:28 (ESV). National Lutheran Schools Week provides more than 1,900 preschools, elementary schools and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim […]
Thankful For Our Faithful Supporters
Avilla Christian Academy (a mission and ministry of Zion Lutheran Church of Avilla, Arkansas) is very thankful to our faithful supporters! Our school is blessed by the support of prayers and donations of so many. From donations, golf tournaments and fish fry events to sharing your time and talents with some of the classes– thank […]
New Principal Welcomed
Immanuel Lutheran School, Memphis Immanuel Lutheran School in Memphis welcomes new principal Michelle Fischer. Michelle began her teaching ministry in 1994 and has taught in California, Alaska, Missouri, and now in Tennessee. Michelle is starting her eleventh year as a principal. “I am honored to serve as Principal at Immanuel Lutheran School. I have worked […]
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week in May was a well-deserved acknowledgement of the many things our teachers had accomplished during the year. I personally would like to thank all the teachers in the district for the extraordinary work that has been done during this unprecedented time. I show my bias when I say that teachers are one […]
Faith Development at Home and at School
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 […]
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