Christ is at the center of all we do!

 

 

Christian Education at First Lutheran School

Specializing in Firm Foundations since 1853

Preschool 3 through 9th Grade

 

Superior Academics † Unprecedented Teacher Experience † Family and Christian Atmosphere

 

 

Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered academically excellent program, where through nurturing and encouragement, children grow to spiritual maturity, modeling the morals, values, and characteristics of a Christian lifestyle.

 

At First Lutheran, all of our students receive daily instruction in the Word of God and instruction in all other subjects is done in the light of God’s Word.  (All subjects are taught by teachers who teach from a Christian perspective.)

 

Children are taught the demands of God’s law and are comforted by the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.  They receive encouragement and instruction to live in service to Christ and others.

 

FLS provides a setting in which God’s love permeates all relationships among students, parents, faculty, and principal.  Students and staff accept one another as fellow members of the body of Christ.  Each person’s uniqueness is recognized and each individual is helped to achieve their full potential – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and aesthetically.  Each child knows that he or she is a valued, accepted, and respected part of the First Lutheran School family.

 

First Lutheran School helps parents carry out their God-given responsibilities as their children’s primary teachers.  Good communication between school and home is essential.

 

More About Our School

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten–6th Grade	JUNIOR HIGH Grades 7 – 9	PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
¨       Accelerated Reading Program in grades 6 – 6 ¨       Accelerated Math Program in grades 2 – 4 ¨       Spanish instruction in grades 3 – 4 ¨       Choir in grades 1 – 6 ¨       Computer lab instruction begins in kindergarten ¨       Band instruction begins in grade 5 ¨       Quiz Bowl offered beginning in grade 5 ¨       Basketball offered beginning in grade 5 ¨       Before and after school program offered	¨       Curriculum geared toward advanced placement in high school ¨       Daily computer instruction including Microsoft Works, HTML, Internet Concepts, and Office ¨       Band ¨       Extra Curricular activites such as basketball, volleyball, track, cheerleading, quiz bowl ¨       Physical education including swimming, weight training, and more at Mercy Fitness Center ¨       Student’s daily assignments are posted daily on our website	¨       Entire faculty state licensed ¨       Several faculty members have earned Masters Degrees ¨       Low student/teacher ratio ¨       Computers with Internet access in each classroom ¨       Strong communication between school and home ¨       Hot lunch program

 

 

 

 

First Lutheran School is a coeducational school, pre-school age three through ninth grade, dedicated to quality education in the Lutheran-Christian tradition.  Founded in 1853 it presents a high-quality, Christ-centered educational alternative for the Fort Smith region.

 

First Lutheran School is one of more than 1,500 Lutheran schools nationally and internationally.  In fact, Lutheran schools make up the largest Protestant school system in the United States.

 

Although our church's founders were German immigrants to our country, all races, religions, ages, and economic situations are warmly welcomed and honored in our schools.  We are dedicated to serving families who cherish the importance of Christ in the classroom and their children's daily lives--who want their children to grow to all God would have them become.