Since 1870
True to the historic principle of Lutheranism that there can be no real education without religion, First Lutheran School opened its doors in 1870, less than a year after the congregation was formed. The first school was a one-room schoolhouse with grades 1-8 in a single classroom. FLS then expanded to double classes in a room until the 1970s, when expansion continued until all grades Kindergarten through 8th grade were in single classrooms. The Early Childhood Education center (preschool) was founded in 1971. In 1978, we completed a major renovation with the addition of another school wing to house more classrooms and a gymnasium.

Today, First Lutheran School teaches children ages 3 through 8th grade. We have a before- and after-school care program during the school year and a day camp during the summer. FLS is one of more than 2,000 Lutheran elementary schools in the United States and Canada who have called more than 12,000 teachers to educate well over 200,000 children. Our national organization of churches (The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod) operates the largest Protestant parochial school system in the U.S., and also maintains one of the largest systems of universities and seminaries in the United States and abroad.

Lutheran churches have a long history of supporting Christian education. Bringing children up in a good relationship with the one, true, holy, gracious and compassionate God revealed in our Lord Jesus Christ is a first priority. Lutheran schools strive to develop a foundation for children built upon God in Christ and His Word. They also excel at teaching English, math, science, physical education, and extra-curricular activities in order to prepare children to thrive in and contribute to today’s world—all to the praise and honor of God.

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