Elementary School – St. Mark's Lutheran School

Elementary School

The elementary years are when so many pieces begin coming together. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade build core academic skills, grow in faith, and discover what they're capable of with teachers who know how they learn.

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The elementary years are when so many pieces begin coming together.

Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade build core academic skills, grow in faith, and discover what they're capable of with teachers who know how they learn.

The Elementary Experience

As students move through elementary school, they grow academically while learning to take greater responsibility for their work, relationships, and choices. Here's what that looks like during the school week.

Faith Woven Through the Day

Every day begins with morning devotions. Students take part in weekly chapel, memory work, and Christian Living classes, all designed to nurture a love for God in creative and memorable ways. Scripture provides the foundation for learning throughout the school day.

Individualized Academics

Students take core classes daily, working through a mix of individual assignments and group projects. Teachers design instruction based on where each student is. Students ready to go further receive opportunities to stretch their thinking, and those who need additional help receive support to keep growing. St. Mark's also partners with the Rockwood School District to support students with IEPs and speech therapy needs.

Tools that Serve Learning

All K-8 students have access to tablets or Chromebooks, used to support learning under teacher supervision in ways that honor God and keep students safe.

Leadership Foundations

Students design and lead their own clubs and activities. They build a vision, manage a budget, market their club, and work alongside a faculty mentor. This hands-on responsibility builds leadership, creativity, and confident decision-making.

Older and Younger, Growing Together

At weekly chapel, students join Faith Families, multi-age groups spanning 3-year-olds through 8th grade. Older students mentor younger ones, and the groups come together for the Thanksgiving Feast, chapel activities, and getting-to-know-you events throughout the year.

Memorable moments along the way.

There's plenty for elementary students to look forward to throughout the year. Special events, family activities, field trips, and school traditions give students opportunities to learn, celebrate, and spend time together. Highlights include:

Fun Faith Fridays
Spirit Week
National Lutheran Schools Week
VIP Day
Family nights
Donuts with Grown-Ups
Field trips to local businesses
Culver's nights

Children playing with colorful balloons in a gymnasium during a group activity or celebration

Hear From an Elementary Parent

We found St. Mark's and were drawn to its small size and the personalized and project-based learning structure. Our son started at St. Mark's in third grade. He is thriving. His English testing scores increased by 13 points by winter, and he advanced to 4th grade level Math before Christmas break. His two wonderful teachers SEE him, fully. They see everything he can do and they see when he needs help.

Pam Grisby, Parent

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