Facts About LIFE
Founded: 1978 - Celebrated 30th Anniversary in 2008.
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, the largest Protestant Christian School System in the U.S. with 1406 Early Childhood Centers, 986 Elementary Schools, 108 High Schools and 270,912 total students.
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS); National Lutheran School Accreditation Agency (NLSA); Registered with the State of Oregon Department of Education
Grades/Ages: 3-year old preschool through 8th grade
Religious Orientation: All faiths are welcome. We also welcome families who do not attend church in the hope that they will come to know the joy of Christ’s love. Click here to see a more complete presentation of the Beliefs of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Look for specific topics which might be of interest.
Child Care: Affiliated with Open Arms Child Development; State Certified program with before and after school care available year round
Number of students: 22 in preschool, 45 in grades kindergarten through 8
Total number of school employees: 13
Average years of teacher experience: 7
Class sizes: Usually 15 or fewer.
Capacity: 130 students
Special programs and classes: LIFE! School aspires to prepare students well for whatever high school they might attend. Most students go on to success in high school, often taking advanced placement classes. The core curriculum consists of art, drama, health, language arts, library, math, music (chorus and bell-choir), physical education, religious education, science, social studies, Spanish, and technology education. Extra-curricular activities include: basketball, chess club, choir, dance team, drama club, field trips, outdoor education, track and field, and volleyball.
Namesake: LIFE! is an acronym for Lutheran Interparish Family Education Association. This Association exists to serve families by providing and promoting Christian education.
Mascot: Panther
Newsletters: Panther Pause
Colors: Purple, black and white
Facility: The school is housed inside Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of East 18th Avenue and Hilyard Street. It consists of six classrooms with mini-computer labs, a school library-media center, a cafeteria/multipurpose room with a stage and two fenced outdoor play areas.
A bit of history: LIFE! Lutheran was established by four local Lutheran congregations. The mission of the school is to share the Good News of the Gospel through a Christ-centered education which seeks to develop and nurture faith-filled students who continuously improve their learning and achievement, and who exemplify academic excellence. The school provides a quality Christian education to the children of the congregations’ families, as well as any other family interested in a Christ-centered education. The Association members include Grace, Eugene; Hope, Springfield; Messiah, Santa Clara; and Pleasant Hill Lutheran churches.
Tuition/Fees: See Finances.
Fundraising: Several fundraising efforts support the school and keep tuition affordable for parents.
Special Events: Back to School Picnic/Open House, University of Oregon Football Concession fundraiser, Wreath and X-mas tree sales fundraiser, Monthly Parent-Teacher League meetings, Field Trips, Chili Feed fundraiser, Pizza fundraiser, Lutheran Elementary School Tournament, Grandparents Day, Battle of the Books, Science Fair, Talent Show, and All School Picnic/Field Day.