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Students!: Great work on not using your cell phones during school hours. As a reminder, please put your phones away upon entering a building before school and after lunch, and you may take them out upon exiting a building for lunch or after school. Thanks! (9/4), HS
Academic Support – Free Tutoring (starting September 8, 2026) Monday - Thursday afternoons from 2:45-3:45 pm and Tuesday mornings from 7:30–8:30 am in Room 406 (Canarelli Academic Support Center) High School Honors Society students are available to support both middle school and high school students in all subjects. Students should come prepared with their materials and specific questions to make the most of the session. (5/17), MS & HS
MS Homework Club - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:00 pm in Portable 52 (starting August 13, 2026) After school, MS students can go to FAST, but FAST is not always an environment conducive to working on and/or getting help on homework. Homework club seeks to provide a place where students can have a silent environment strictly for the purposes of working on homework assignments. The teacher is available to help students one-on-one as they work. However, the teacher will not sit down with a student and go through an entire assignment with them, problem by problem, for example. (5/14), MS
Hi Families, we are excited to partner with Excel Academy to offer several SAT and PSAT Bootcamps throughout the 2026 to 2027 school year. These two-day bootcamps are designed to help students build confidence, strengthen test-taking strategies, and prepare for upcoming SAT and PSAT exams.
Upcoming Bootcamps
October 7th PSAT (Grades 9 to 11)
September 26 to 27, 2026
Prepares students for the October 3 SAT and October 7 PSAT/NMSQT.
Register Here
National SAT Bootcamps
August 15 to 16, 2026 – Prepares for the August 22 SAT
September 5 to 6, 2026 – Prepares for the September 12 SAT
October 31 to November 1, 2026 – Prepares for the November 7 SAT
November 21 to 22, 2026 – Prepares for the December 5 SAT
April 24 to 25, 2027 – Prepares for the May 1 SAT
May 22 to 23, 2027 – Prepares for the June 5 SAT
Please see the attached flyers for registration information, dates, and location details. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to register early. (12/1) HS
Please see the link below for up-to-date information on the college counseling department, along with upcoming college visits, scholarships & information Sessions! Newsletter Link (5/1) HS
Upcoming College Visits: Monday, August 24 @ 10:40 AM University of Arizona📍 Counseling Office, Tuesday, August 25 @ 12:40 PM Loyola University Chicago📍 Counseling Office. Please register on your SCOIR account if possible. Parents are welcome to attend. (8/29) HS
This APPLICATION is for students enrolled in Spanish 3 or AP Spanish who are interested in joining Faith Lutheran's chapter of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH), the Spanish Honor Society. SHH is an organization for students who want to use their Spanish skills, talents, and time to serve others and make a difference in our local community. Members will participate in a variety of service projects throughout the school year, including serving with local organizations, collecting donations, tutoring and participating in cultural events. To be eligible for membership, students must be willing and able to complete 50 hours of community service during the school year and/or provide tutoring through our after school tutoring program, which takes place Mondays-Thursdays 2:45-3:45 as well as Tuesday mornings 7:30-8:30. Applications are due by Monday, August 31st, no later than 3:00 PM. (9/1) HS
MS Sport Season Schedule: Click the title to view the schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the MS Athletic Administrative Assistant at renee.dewey@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4302. MS
HS Sport Season Schedule
Fall: Football 7/27/26 - 11/24/26
Fall: Non-Football Sports 8/1/26 - 11/24/26
Winter: 11/14/26 - 2/27/27
Spring: 2/13/27 - 5/15/26
High School Head Coach Contact List: Click here!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the HS Athletic Administrative Assistant at heidi.cohen@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425.
Aktivate: Registration for the 2026/2027 school year opened 6/1/26. If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, we recommend completing your Aktivate registration & physical as soon as possible The website is as follows: www.aktivate.com, MS & HS
MS & HS Sports Physicals – Please use NEW NIAA Physical forms as of 6/5/25: You can obtain the most current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under MS/HS Sports Registration Information. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms, MS & HS
Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor’s office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
Physicals expire 12 months from the date of exam. –Up to date physicals are required for the 2026/2027 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break so it’s good for the whole year.
All completed physicals must be uploaded into Aktivate for approval. --If your athlete’s physical expires before or during their season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team.
Example: Your child is trying out for a fall sport, your previously completed physical was done on 11/10/25. The physical is expired as of 11/10/26. It will not be valid for the 2026/2027 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
Check out our upcoming performances!
9/25-9/27 - MS Play: A Wrinkle In Time
10/6 @ 6pm - MS Fall Concert
10/13 @ 6pm - HS Band/Orchestra/Guitar Concert
10/15 @ 6pm - HS Choir/Handbells Concert
NAHS will begin meeting each Monday at lunch in room 103 starting August 17th. Come check out our only high school art club. NAHS is a national organization with tons of service and leadership opportunities. No skills required. All are welcome. We are accepting new and returning members until the end of September. New leadership will be voted in on Aug 24th. We hope to see you on Mondays in 103 at lunch. Bring your own food from home please if you don't want to miss any of the meeting(s). For more info, check out this link! 😊 (9/30), HS
AUDITIONS THIS WEEK! ---> Get ready for Disney’s NEWSIES: The Broadway Musical — our High School Mainstage Musical! ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS WELCOME! We’re looking for SINGERS, ACTORS, DANCERS, ACROBATS, and PERFORMERS of all experience levels. Never auditioned for a musical before? COME TRY! Vocal/Acting auditions are Wednesday, Aug. 26 & Friday, Aug. 28, 3:30–5:30 PM in the Choir Room—come prepared with a 32-measure uptempo song and sheet music; audition sides will be provided. The NEWSIES Dance Call is Thursday, Aug. 27, 3:30–5:30 PM on the CPAC Theatre Stage and is mandatory for everyone auditioning. Callbacks are Monday, Aug. 31, 3:00–6:00 PM in the Drama Room, by invitation only. You don’t have to be a seasoned performer—you just have to be willing to take a chance, work hard, and SEIZE THE DAY! Questions? BallEJ@flhsemail.org (8/28) HS
Laptop Reminder:
Make sure your laptop has a case! The IT team has seen more damaged devices this year.
No case: Full repair cost ($400–$500)
With case: Only $100 repair fee
Handle your laptop carefully and keep it protected! Questions? Stop by the IT Department. HS
Mathcounts this year. It is open to any 6 - 8th grader who has a passion for math beyond what is taught in the classroom. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm with Mr. Kirkpatrick (kirkpatrickk@flhsemail.org) in room 326. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm. If you are interested in Mathcounts, come on by. (9/9), MS
Middle School Bible Study Club wants you! Abide in Christ with a fun group of Jesus loving friends on Wednesdays after school to pray, read God's word, do a craft, and much more. High School students lead the club and Mrs. Cheney is the advisor. Our first club meeting will be SEPTEMBER 2. We meet from 3:15-4:00 pm every Wednesday, starting SEPTEMBER 2 in portable 53. Attend once or every week! Email Mrs. Cheney if you have questions at cheneyr@flhsemail.org(9/28) MS
Baja Mexico Missions Informational Meeting on August 17 at 7pm in the CPAC. Please come and learn about this transformational trip! Look herefor specific details on dates and deadlines for signing up for these trips. (8/27), HS
BOWLING CLUB IS BACK!!! We have a bowling club for both middle and high school students! We meet most Wednesdays at 4pm at the Suncoast Bowling Alley (5 minute drive from school). The cost is only $42 for the entire semester! Fill out this BOWLING CLUB INTEREST FORM for more information : ) Email Ms. Hittinger (mollie.hittinger@flhsemail.org) with any questions! (9/11), MS & HS
BSA Lunch this Thursday - SPECIAL GUEST: BABA T! Last Fall at the BSU Summit, one of our students’ favorite sessions was Drumming Circles in the African Tradition with Baba. Students learned about rhythm, African percussion, and the cultural meaning behind the music. One student shared, “Baba made me feel seen with the drumming,” while another wrote, “I love how everyone came together to produce a perfect beat.” And now we get to welcome Baba to Faith Lutheran! Join us at our next BSA lunch meeting to learn, listen, and play drums together. Remember that everyone is welcome to our BSA meetings; please fill out this RSVP by Tuesday at 4 pm (8/28) HS
Spring Break 2027 is heading to Japan! Students will travel to Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo with ACIS, exploring temples, shrines, Nara Park, Shibuya Crossing, Osaka Castle, and more. Join us for an interest meeting on August 24th before back to school night and August 26th during lunch.. This trip is open to current 8th-11th graders. Click here to learn more and reach out to Patrick Connolly at Patrick.Connolly@FLHSemail.org for more info! (9/1), MS & HS
ATTENTION current 8th Graders - and all HS students: This summer we are going to Scotland and England -- trip highlights include Big Ben, Notting Hill, Oxford, a river cruise, the impressive Alnwick Castle. Fans will recognize the medieval fortress as Hogwarts from the Harry Potter films, Shakespeare' school house and birth place, the British museum, and Edinburgh castle. Everything is included on this trip from flights to most meals and everything in between! ACIS is the tour company we use. Please see https://webapp.acis.com/trips/2027/1983/get_group_pdf and feel free to reach out for more information to Mrs. Gravitt at gravittc@flhsemail.org. BIG BEN's clock is ticking for YOU to sign up and lock your price in! (9/1), MS & HS
🚨 Students, please remember to use the crosswalks during pickup, especially on Sandstone Bluffs! 🚨
All deliveries for students will go to the back of the school. Items dropped off by parents will be accepted beginning at 8:30am until 1:30pm by The Shield warehouse green gate. A sign on the gate will provide instructions to obtain access to the rack for items. Parents will be able to place their student’s items on the rack that can be accessed by the student via the Student Center. We will not be responsible for monitoring or securing any item on the rack. This includes phones, computer devices, musical instruments, or homework. Balloons, gifts, group food for classes, flowers, etc. may not be dropped off for students! Thank you for understanding! MS, HS
Find Community and purpose with Moms in Prayer! We are mothers who, together, bring all our concerns before our Heavenly Father. In prayer, we know that we are not alone and this gives us reassurance and hope. Let us stand with you in prayer for your children and their schools. We are delighted to meet you! Come pray with us! To learn more about Moms in Prayer International, visit MomsInPrayer.org.
Thursdays 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
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Help support your Faith Lutheran Thrift Store! Would you like to help our school? Do you like giving your time for a worthy cause? We would love to have you volunteer in our Thrift Store! Call or email Julie Pijnappels at (702) 242-0224 and Julie.Pijnappels@FLHSemail.org.
Furniture to donate? Please email us at donate@flhsemail.org. Include your address, cross streets, and a brief description of your items along with a photo!
We have two convenient ways for you to donate your items to the Thrift Store!
Donate at the Thrift Store (2211 S. Rainbow Blvd. ) from 10am - 2pm! Roll around to the back and buzz us. We’ll be right there to unload for you!
Drop your items in the on-campus donation box, located between the football and baseball fields in the roundabout.
Make drop off and pick up a little easier! Check out our Drop Off & Pick Up videos for helpful tips on navigating campus!
Visitor parking is available in three convenient locations on campus: in front of the Administration Building, the Buuck Center, and the Hooks Center. If one area is full, please proceed to one of the other visitor parking areas. Please see this map for exact locations!
Below are our current open positions. Click here to view our employment page and learn more about each position!
On-Call Bus Driver
The On-Call Bus Driver plays an important role in safely transporting students, staff, and chaperones to events and field trips. This position helps ensure a smooth and reliable travel experience while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-managed vehicle. Ideal for someone who is responsible, safety-focused, and enjoys supporting students beyond the classroom.
No open positions at this time. Check back soon!
Substitute Teacher
The Substitute Teacher supports student learning by stepping into classrooms as needed and creating a positive, faith centered environment where students can stay engaged and on track. This role follows provided lesson plans, supports classroom routines, and helps maintain a safe and productive learning environment throughout the school day. Ideal for someone who is adaptable, dependable, and enjoys working with students while having the flexibility of an on call schedule.
This devotion pairs with this weekend’s Lutheran Hour sermon, which can be found at lhm.org.
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind. For Your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in Your faithfulness. (Psalm 26:1-3)
We can easily imagine our Lord Jesus speaking the words of this psalm. He could certainly say, “I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.” Jesus trusted in His Heavenly Father without wavering, without turning from the path set before Him. Perhaps Jesus’ heart and mind were tested as the hour of His death drew near, but Jesus said, “Now is My soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour” (John 12:27). Perhaps His heart and mind were tested in Gethsemane as He prayed that the Father’s will would be done. Yet in humble trust, Jesus submitted to His Father’s will, obedient to the point of death on the cross (see Philippians 2:8).
It may be a little more difficult to think of Jesus’ great ancestor King David praying the words of his own Spirit-inspired psalm. We know all about David’s sins, so carefully recorded in the pages of Holy Scripture for everyone to see and hear. King David was certainly guilty of sin yet he claims to be walking in integrity and trusting God without wavering. If we are honest, we may have trouble praying these words. Like David, we sin daily. We do not always walk through life with integrity. Even though we would like to claim unwavering trust in the Lord, our faith is not always so steadfast as we want it to be. We do not walk in faithful obedience to God’s will as Jesus did. Do we really want God to test our hearts and minds?
Jesus walked in steadfast love and faithfulness to the cross. He took onto Himself our lack of integrity and our sins of heart and mind, of body and soul, and He died for those sins. On the third day after Jesus’ death, God vindicated His holy, faithful Son. Jesus our Lord was raised from death, never to die again. He was tested through life and death and proven true. The psalmist was vindicated, but it was not David’s faithfulness that won forgiveness for him. It is not our own integrity that earns forgiveness for our sins. It is the Lord who is faithful, and in unfailing, steadfast love He forgives our sins for Jesus’ sake. By God’s grace, through faith in Jesus, we are vindicated, that is, we are declared not guilty. We can join the psalmist to offer grateful praise for the Lord’s steadfast love: “I walk in Your faithfulness.”
WE PRAY: Faithful Lord, forgive my sins and lead me each day to walk in Your ways. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
What areas of personal integrity would you like to improve in your life?
How do you think David “trusted in the Lord without wavering”? How could he honestly say he did that?
How does God make us righteous so we can stand before Him free of sin and guilt?
Today's Readings:
This Daily Devotion was written by Dr. Carol Geisler.