—-148— What does this number mean? Recently the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has embarked on an initiative to recruit young people for professional church work (Pastors, Teachers, DCEs, etc.). You can find about it at lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve . I know. Most of you might choose to stop reading about now, but please give me a…

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 18 It has been a great start to the year.  It is hard to believe we are approaching Thanksgiving break.  Fall sport seasons are finishing, the fall play is right around…

Coming Home The first “Homecoming” event apparently happened in Columbia, MO in the Fall of 1911. It was for a football game between Kansas University and the University of Missouri (which tied at 3-3 – boring!). 10,000 alumni showed up. It has become a “thing” ever since. But why come home? Also, what is –…

Principal’s Blog– We survived the heat dome! And we are thankful for September and cooler temperatures. The school calendar is full of activities and opportunities. It is available at our website; the website also offers a way to sign up for textcaster alerts. At any rate, we hope that you have found your groove and…

Our theme verse for 2023-2024 school year is from Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong andcourageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with youwherever you go.” The question is – WHO does this apply to? Parents or students or both?Fear comes in many forms. My favorite is…

SPLHS End of the School Year Festivities Things to know… Seniors should submit to Mrs. Marsh a list of scholarships they have been awarded by Friday, May 12th.  Scholarship recipients are recognized at the Awards Banquet and these lists help ensure we acknowledge all scholarship recipients. Finals week will be May 15 -18 with 2…

Sports (Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track) Prom Missouri District SHINE events Solo & Small Ensemble State Finals Week Awards Banquet Baccalaureate & Graduation Spring can be a whirlwind!  Just look at everything that will be going on within the next 5.5 weeks!  Let’s start with the top of the list and work our way down.…

“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.”   1 Corinthians 13:12   Apparently, driving on interstate highways is boring; so boring that many of the drivers that I pass (or pass me!) are on…

The month of March signals movement. Farmers know this. Teachers, coaches, parents, and airlines do, too. Here at SPLHS movement abounds. It always has.  Right now in March of 2023, The Singing Saints are moving along to warmer climates on their choir tour. Seniors are moving forward with their college application/ scholarship process.  Spring sports…