APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION PROCESS
December 1, 2025: Fall 2026 Application Opens
January 12, 2026: Priority Re-Enrollment for Current Families
February 2, 2026: Open Enrollment begins for all Prospective Families
Before applying, check out our Mission & Vision Statement, then reach out to our admissions team to schedule a tour and start your journey to become a Panther!
Interested in attending 1st Lutheran? Get our guide for prospective families! CLICK HERE
STEP ONE
Apply Online
This process is easy! Simply click to apply today (above), then create an account where you'll be able to complete and submit your application.
The non-refundable application fee is $25 for the 2026-2027 academic school year.
*Note, if you are a current 1st Lutheran family who is adding a sibling, please contact the school.
STEP TWO
Parent Tour & Student Shadow Day
Once your application is complete and submitted, the admissions team will reach out to schedule your tour and shadow day.
Parents/guardians will come in for a tour of the school. At the tour, we will schedule a shadow day for your student.
Incoming Kindergarten: one hour in PreK 4
Incoming 1st Grader: half-day
Incoming 2nd-5th Grader: all day
During the shadow day, your student will take a reading and math assessment with our resource teacher.
STEP THREE
Family Interview
This is a time for your to share about your family and for our administration to get your know your family.