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All High School students are required to complete at least 20 service hours from 6/1/25-5/15/26. Please see attached instructions to learn how to submit hours for approval.
Easter Carnival 2026 at Faith Community Church is almost here! We need volunteers make this happen! We are planning an in-person, community wide event! There will be a carnival rides, egg hunts, face painting and a Story Walk through Holy Week! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE for the position you would like to volunteer! (3/27), HS
Join the fun while giving back to your community! boys team charity (btc) Las Vegas League is accepting new members for the 2026-2027 school year. btc is a national organization empowering young men and their parents to become active participants in our communities by giving back, developing personal leadership skills and strengthening family relationships.
Who: Boys entering Grades 7-11 and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
When: March 1 – 15, 2026 (applications close March 15)
Where: Complete the prospective member application at www.btclasvegas.org
View the flyer here
btc philanthropic hours can be used towards NJHS, NHS and Faith HS service hour requirements (3/15), MS & HS
Peccole Little League Opening Day – Volunteers Needed
Saturday, March 28, 2026
8AM – 3PM*
Rainbow Family Park (7151 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117)
Please join us to celebrate Peccole Little League’s Opening Day. We need help with the following areas:
Set-Up
Ticket Sales
Concessions
Ticket Collection
Game Attendant
Clean Up
Photography assistant
We understand student schedules are busy and welcome help for all or part of this time frame. This opportunity is also posted on the community connect portal for students to sign up through the portal, or email kris.peccole@gmail.com. Thank you, Kris Lunsford, Events Coordinator & Concessions Manager (3/28), HS
Academic Support – Tuesday Morning Tutoring - Join us every Tuesday from 7:30–8:30 a.m. in Room 406 (Canarelli Academic Support Center) for Tuesday Morning Tutoring. 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. (5/11) MS & HS
MostPrep's Winter/Spring SAT classes Now that the PSAT is in the books for juniors, this is an excellent time to start to think about preparing for the SAT and ACT that juniors should take later this school year! FLHS is pleased to announce that MostPrep will be running SAT courses at FLHS in preparation for the two most popular SAT dates in the second semester. You can sign up for a class HERE. There is a limit of 25 students per session, so registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact MostPrep by e-mail (mostprep@gmail.com), phone (702-896-1307), or text (516-721-7906) if you have any questions. Here is a list of course offerings; no student may register for more than 1 course, and these courses are only open to current juniors. FLHS will bill students' accounts for these courses after they begin.
SAT Winter Course, February 3 - March 13: This 6-week course ($750) aims to fully cover the most important content for the SAT, all of which carries over to the ACT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Tuesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Presidents' Weekend; the course will meet on Thursday afternoon that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on February 28 and March 7, which are the final two Saturdays before the SAT is given on March 14. MostPrep recommends that students who have multiple AP classes take the March SAT so they can devote the time they need to studying for the AP tests, which they only get one chance to take!
SAT Spring Course, March 24 - May 1: This 6-week course ($750) aims to fully cover the most important content for the SAT, all of which carries over to the ACT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Tuesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Good Friday; the course will meet on Thursday afternoon that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on April 18 and April 25, which are the final two Saturdays before the SAT is given on May 2. (3/13) HS
Explore the exciting opportunities in our Endorsement Programs:
Aktivate: If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2025-2026 school year ASAP. 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 2025/2026 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 11/10/24. The physical is expired as of 11/10/25. It will not be valid for the 2025/2026 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.
HS Sport Season Schedule
Fall: Football 7/30/25 - 11/20/25
Fall: Non-Football Sports 8/2/25 - 11/20/25
Winter: 11/15/25 - 2/23/26
Spring: 2/15/26 - 5/18/26
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. HS
HS Cheer Tryouts for 2026-2027 school year
The tryout registration is now available for all current/accepted 8th-11th graders.
Please fill out the google form and more information will be sent to you by February 28th.
If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at faithcheer@flhsemail.org (3/30) HS
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
MS Tryouts
MS Tennis Interest Meeting Wednesday, February 18th 3:30 pm in the Library
Tryouts will be Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 10th.
First official practices will be Wednesday March 11th and Thursday March 12th.
All practices, tryouts and workout days will be right after school from 3:30pm-5pm.
Contact Coach Fridrich with any questions: keith.fridrich@flhsemail.org (3/10), MS
MS Golf Interest Meeting - Thursday 2/19 - 3:30 pm in Room 502
Season runs from Mid-March thru beg. of May
Tryouts - Palm Valley Golf Course 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Girls - March 2nd & 4th
Boys - March 3rd & 5th
Please fill out the Interest Form
Any questions reach out to Coach Strehlow : ryan.strehlow@flhsemail.org (3/5), MS
MS Track & Field
Interest Meeting Thursday 2/19 @ 3:30 PM in the Library
First Week of Practice:
3/2 - 6th Grade only - 3:30-5:00 PM
3/3 - 7th Grade only - 3:30-5:00 PM
3/4 - 8th Grade only - 3:30 - 5:00 PM
3/5 - All grades - 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Season runs March through beginning of May
Any questions reach out to Coach Baumgart : crystal.baumgart@flhsemail.org (3/5), MS
MS Dance Tryouts for next school year 26/27 - Thursday 4/16 - 4-6pm in the Dance Room 203
Any questions reach out to Ms. Kim: kimberly.leheny@flhsemail.org(4/16), MS
MS Cheer Tryouts will be April 8th - 10th 2026: All in the Student Center. Fill out the interest form HERE.
April 8th dance/cheer clinic: 4:00-5:00 PM
April 9th stunt/jumps/tumble: 4:00-6:00 PM
April 10th ACTUAL TRY OUT DAY starts 3:30 PM
Girls that make the team Required Parent meeting: April 14th 5:30 PM in the Library
Please reach out to janell.bridges@flhsemail.org if you have any questions. (4/10), MS
Enter the world of WONDERLAND, an electrifying modern retelling of the classic tale with music by Broadway hit-maker Frank Wildhorn. When a grown-up Alice falls down the rabbit hole into a strange upside-down world, she must face larger-than-life characters like the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the Cheshire Cat while rediscovering who she truly is. Do not miss this spectacular Nevada Premiere production. Get your tickets here! (5/3)
2026-2027 Student Ambassador Application Now Open! Do you love Faith Lutheran? Do you love meeting new people? Do you love hosting events? Do you need service hours? Join THE WELCOME CRU!!!! The Welcome Cru is open to any 7th-12th grade student who has attended Faith Lutheran for at least a semester. The Welcome Cru is different than O-Cru. You are able to be a part of both groups, but you must visit the Office of Student Life to get information about O-Cru. Former Welcome Cru Students must reapply every year. All applications must be completed by April 1st. Apply here! (4/1), MS & HS
Staff Sitter's Club meeting this Tuesday, March 10th at 2:50pm in room 212. See you there! (3/13), HS
Charity of the Month Applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year are now open. In an effort to encourage strong values of philanthropy and community involvement among our students, the Office of Student Life offers the opportunity for students to propose a charity that will receive school-wide support. Each charity will be assigned a month (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan/Feb*, Mar & Apr) where the Faith Family will be encouraged to contribute to fundraising or collection efforts solicited for that month’s charity. Selected charitable projects can be combined with the support of interested Honor Societies as charitable projects are required by their charters. All charitable fundraising through this program is student led with student leaders working together with the High School Leadership Charity Chair and the Director of Student Life.
If you would like to submit a charitable organization for consideration of support during the 2026-27 academic year, please fill out the form at this link. Forms must be submitted to the Office of Student Life no later than March 27, 2026, at 4:00pm. Please note: Presentations to the HS Student Leadership Team & MS Student House Leaders will be held on March 31, 2026. Applicants whose submission is accepted will have additional responsibilities with regard to service learning and providing service opportunities to students in addition to raising funds or collecting items. Campaign leaders will be required to create a summary presentation (keynote) in addition to facilitating their fundraiser to Faith Lutheran’s Office of Student Life. (3/27), MS & HS
Current 7th Graders: If you have maintained a GPA of 3.8 or higher over the last three semesters, you qualify to apply to Faith Lutheran's chapter of National Junior Honor Society. Please check your inbox for an email from Mrs. Grant with the information you need to know. If you think you have the required GPA and did not receive an email, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail or see her in room 224. The deadline to apply is March 12. (3/12), MS
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
If you would like to request your Annual Statement of Giving from Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, please email Amber.Hoyt@flhsemail.org with the name(s) under which any donations were made. This should include individual, spouse, and/or business names, if applicable. (4/15)
Are you a planner and ready to plan SUMMER 2027? We are going on another trip of a lifetime with ACIS student travel company. Summer of 2027-- we are embarking on the "SCOTS, BARDS and BRITS" tour. Trip highlights: Scotland and London -- visit Big Ben, Edinburgh Castle, Shakespeare's Schoolhouse and so much more. Take advantage of this now by reserving your spot and paying for the next year or so. For more information click here! Email Mrs. Gravitt (gravittc@flhsemail.org) or Mrs. Jacobi (elizabeth.jacobi@flhsemail.org) with any questions. This trip is for 2027-2028 high schoolers. (5/31), MS & HS
Come celebrate at The Shield March 2–13! Enjoy free giveaways with purchases of $50 or more, and spend $150 to “get lucky” and draw a gold coin for discounts up to 20% off. Click here for full details! (3/13)
Friendly Reminder! Please do not park in reserved parking spaces. Vehicles parked in reserved spots without authorization will be asked to move and a $100 fine will be added to the student’s tuition account. Thank you for your cooperation.
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
Early Checkout Policy – Important Reminders:
All students leaving campus early must check out at the front desk.
Student drivers will be issued a parking lot pass upon checkout.
Students must obtain a paper pass from the front office before class or between classes if leaving during instructional time.
A VisitU early dismissal only grants parental permission; it does not check the student out or notify teachers. 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
JackieLV99@hotmail.com or (702) 340-5543
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.
Below are our current open positions. Click here to view our employment page and learn more about each position!
Around Campus
MS Counselor
HS Counselor
Maintenance Technicians
Media Systems Integration Specialist
On-Call Bus Driver
On-Call Representative
Classroom
Academic Support Teacher
HS AutoCad & Architecture Teacher
HS Biology Teacher
HS Chemistry Teacher
HS Graphic Arts Teacher
HS Social Studies Teacher
HS Theology Teacher (Called Worker)
HS Math Teacher
MS & HS American Sign Language Teacher
While [Jesus] was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the Man; seize Him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed Him. Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” (Matthew 26:47-50a)
It must have been dark under those trees, in spite of the full moon. Jesus stands waiting while His eleven disciples jump up, startled—confused, half-awake, rubbing their eyes. Through the trees a crowd is coming, carrying swords and clubs, and probably torches, too. And with them, Judas—who goes straight up to Jesus and greets Him with a kiss.
What was Judas thinking—that Jesus would try to avoid His own arrest in the darkness? Apparently so, or why would he need a special way of identifying Him for the guards?
But Jesus never intended to run away. Judas had the sign of love, but Jesus had the reality. And for our sake, He would go through with it all—His arrest, suffering, death, and rising to life again on the third day. Because He loves us that much.
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
WE PRAY: Lord, thank You for loving us so. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
Why do you think Judas chose a kiss as His sign?
How do you know if someone really loves you?
What do Jesus’ actions tell you about the way He feels about you?
Today's Readings: