Kindergarten to 8th Grade
Equipping Christian leaders to glorify God and serve our community.
St. Paul’s Lutheran School operates Monday through Friday from 8:00-3:00 starting in late August and going through Memorial Day. Our academic calendar exceeds state minimums for instructional hours. Before and after school care is available as early as 7:15 A.M. and as late as 5:30 P.M.
Kindergarten
Our full-day Kindergarten program is the beginning of a child’s formal academic journey at St. Paul’s. In five full days each week, students develop foundational habits like treating others with love and respect, following routines, working cooperatively, and taking responsibility for themselves—all while studying God’s Word each day. Students not only learn how school works—they begin to love it, because it’s a place that is safe, joyful, and inspiring.
Elementary
Building on their Kindergarten foundation, elementary students at St. Paul’s develop lifelong learning habits and essential academic skills. During these years, students grow in confidence, responsibility, and independence as they learn to organize their work, manage their time, and take ownership of their progress. Through consistent support and Christ-centered guidance, they become learners who persevere with a growth mindset.
Middle School
With a strong academic and spiritual foundation, St. Paul’s middle school students prepare for high school by experiencing departmentalized instruction and diverse teaching methods. Technology is woven into daily learning, and students face increased academic expectations that help them grow in perseverance and confidence. At this stage, students begin to explore how they might use their God-given talents to serve others and glorify God in the years ahead.
Well-rounded and prepared.
Our curriculum is much more than just the textbook series that we use. It is “the course we have our students run.” Instructional materials from national publishers are used, and God’s Word is integrated into each subject area to provide students with Biblical perspective.
We exceed the Michigan state standards, setting clear exit goals for our graduates that include:
The attitudes we desire them to have
The knowledge they need to succeed
Motivation to continue growing beyond graduation
God has given unique talents and abilities to each student, and He has great plans to use them to be a blessing to others. We provide a well-rounded education that helps students realize their God-given potential and prepares them for their next phase in life.
Technology integrated.
We don’t view technology as a separate class to be taught. Rather, we believe that technology should be integrated into all subjects as a way to make our learning better. With technology, teachers can find increased efficiency, greater productivity, and the ability to deliver additional content and resources. Students grow their social skills by communicating, collaborating, and creating with their peers.
Each student in 1st-8th grade has a Chromebook. Online learning platforms are set up for delivering content and receiving work. St. Paul’s begins teaching typing and basic web navigation in 1st grade. Over the years students build their fluency with word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, and web browsers.
Digital citizenship skills and best practices are taught so that technology can be a blessing in our students’ lives. Inappropriate content on the internet is blocked and web activity is monitored using GoGuardian, and we utilize FastDirect to notify you anytime a preset grading threshold is crossed.
A Message from Our Principal
I tell students that I have the best job in the world. What other job allows you "recess" time to run around and play games? What other job do you receive birthday treats? While these perks are all great, here are the real reasons I believe I have the best job in the world:
As teacher, I get to instruct children in God’s Word (Proverbs 22:6).
As teacher, I get to assist and support moms and dads in their difficult task of being Christian parents.
As teacher, I get to inspire and equip the next generation of servant leaders.
As redeemed child of God, I get to be real with students/parents, showing them that I too need to repent daily for my failings, but that I get to rest easy in the peace and forgiveness that only Jesus can give.
As principal, I get to develop the vision and lead improvement efforts that move our whole school forward.
There is no job I would rather be doing, and I love serving at St. Paul’s. If you have questions, would like to visit, or want to learn more about Christian education, please schedule a tour below. I look forward to meeting you!
-Principal Roth
Proven success in high school and beyond.
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Approximately one-third of our graduates move on to our ministerial prep dormitory high school (MLS), about 90 miles north in Saginaw.
Local Public High Schools
The remainder usually attend their local public high school, often excelling in advanced and AP courses.
College and Career-Ready
Our adult alumni have graduated from a variety of colleges/universities and hold many influential positions in their careers.
What makes St. Paul’s special?
“The Christian atmosphere along with the communication and connectivity as due to it being a smaller structured school. I never have to worry that my daughter will be ‘lost in the shuffle’ like that of many large public schools.”
Come visit us!