St. Matthew's Lutheran School

What Makes St. Matthew's Special

We are a small school with small classes. Because of this we are able to better meet the needs of all our students. In addition, we are a diverse school, accepting students from all religions, ethnic, and academic backgrounds. We have a dedicated staff which seeks to instill not only knowledge but good work habits and a love of learning in our students.

We teach Christian values to our students. Among these are love, kindness, forgiveness, honesty, respect, obedience and trust. We teach religion in an age-appropiate manner based on Bible stories. We offer a challenging curriculum in all subject areas: Reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. In addition, we provide weekly instruction in physical education, music, art and computers.

Mission Statement

The mission of St. Matthew's Lutheran School is to help our students grow mentally, physically and spiritually with their parents by teaching God's Word as found in the Bible.

We strive to provide an excellent education in a safe, disciplined, nurturing environment, instilling in students the spirit of service to God and others.

Statement of Values

Academic: To Provide quality education rooted in the Holy Scriptures and focused on providing a variety of spiritual, intellectual, social, technological and creative activities which encourage students to develop fully their unique gifts of mind and body.

Community: We are committed to maintaining a strong sense of community centered in faith and embracing students, parents and church and school families.

Diversity: Students of diverse religions, ethnic socioeconomic backgrounds develop leadership skills through knowledge skills through knowledge, commitment and service to others.

Teaching by Example: We want to attract and retain outstanding faculty and staff who foster a love of learning amoung our students and also serve as Christian role models in their lives.

Respect: Children learn best in an atmosphere of mutual respect and discipline, where they feel safe, nurtured and valued as gifts from God.

Philosophy of Education

It is a belief of St. Matthew's Lutheran School that children are a trust which parents receive from God. As written in the Bible in Proverbs 22:6 "train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." We work in partnership with parents/guardians to educate and train their children in service to the Lord and service to their fellow man.