- Lutheran High School West
Lutheran High School West, located in Rocky River,
Ohio , is ahigh school affiliated with theLutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS). Its goal is to provide an "educationally rich experience in aChrist -centered environment".History of the school includes separating from the old Lutheran High School in downtown Cleveland (due to the construction of
Interstate 90 ) and separating into Lutheran High School West andLutheran High School East .Recent expansions (completed in
2004 ) have more than doubled the physical size of the school.Formally a member of the
Metropolitan Area Conference (MAC-8 ), Lutheran High School West is now a member of thePatriot Athletic Conference (PAC-10 ).Athletics
Lutheran West has a variety of Athletic opportunities which include:
Football [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Football]
Soccer [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=mSoccer] [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=wSoccer]
Baseball [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Baseball]
Softball [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Softball]
Golf [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Golf]
Cross Country [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=mCC [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=wCC] ]
Volleyball [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Volleyball]
Wrestling [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Wrestling]
Bowling [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=Bowling]
Basketball [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=wBasketball] [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=mBasketball]
Track [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=mTrack] [http://www.lutheranwest.org/sports/view/team.asp?sport=wTrack]
Fine Arts Program
Band
The current Director of Bands is Mr. John Chamberlin. He has been there since 2004 and oversees the Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage Band, and Pit Band.
ChoirThe choir director is Mr. Ron Muth. The choir programs include Freshman Choir, Women's Chorus, Chorale, and Singers.
DramaThe Drama department is headed up by Mr. Kurt Maechner, who teaches English 1, Speech, and Drama/Film/Broadcasting and is also an alumnus of Lutheran West. The department puts on two major productions, one in the Fall and another in the Spring, along with several smaller productions, such as chapel plays.
Clubs
Lutheran West offers several club opportunities through which many of our students get involved. These clubs include Ski Club, Computer Club, Academic Challenge Team, and Key Club. They offer tremendous opportunities for further student involvement and are thoroughly enjoyed by those who participate.
Chapel
Chapel is central to student life at Lutheran West. It is a part of the week that students and teachers alike value greatly. During twice-weekly devotional opportunities, students and faculty join together to learn and grow in their faith life. Each chapel has a unique theme on which a variety of speakers give a message. During the school year, speakers include area pastors and missionaries, among others.
Throughout the current school year, chapel will focus on the school theme "Nothing Else Matters" - Philippians 1:18. While topics might change, each chapel includes time dedicated to prayer and music.
For the 2008-2009 school year the theme is, "Reflections of Christ." The students and teachers are suppose to show themselves as a Reflection of Christ.
Many alumni often see chapel as a highlight of the time they spent at Lutheran West. This Christ-centered aspect of our education certainly makes Lutheran West unique. Parents and friends of the school are always welcomed and encouraged to attend our chapel time.
School Calendar
August 2008 8/4 Fall Sports Practices Begin
8/8 CLHSA Golf Classic
8/8 Fall Sport Team Pictures / 7:30 AM
8/15 Student Schedule Changes / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8/16 Longhorn Marching Band Showcase / 7:00 PM
8/19 New Student Orientation / 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
8/19 New Parent Information Night / 7:00 PM
8/20 First Day of Classes / 8:15 AM - 2:20 PM
8/21 Fine Arts Parents Meeting / 7:00 PM
8/22 Opening Football Game vs. Fairview / 7:30 PM / Away
8/25 Boosters Club Meeting / 7:00 PM
8/27 School Pictures/ Lutheran West ID Photos / 1st-3rd Periods
September 2008 9/1 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
9/3 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
9/6 Back to School Dance / 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
9/10 Class Night / 7:00 PM
9/11 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
9/19 7th & 8th Grade Invitation Football Game / Longhorns vs. Buckeye
9/22 College Information Night / 7:00 PM
9/26 Picture Retake Day / 1st & 2nd Period
9/29-9/30 HOMECOMING WEEK BEGINS!
October 2008 10/1-10/4 HOMECOMING WEEK!
10/2 Pep Social & Coronation / 8:00 PM
10/3 NO SCHOOL / Faculty In-Service
10/3 Homecoming Game vs. Clearview / 7:30 PM
10/4 Homecoming Dance / 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
10/6 NO SCHOOL / Fall Break
10/7 Boosters Fruit Sale Begins
10/8 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
10/10 Prospective Student Day
10/15 All-School TEST Day / Dismissal at NOON
10/17-10/19 Elementary Schools Volleyball Tournament
10/19 Fall Choir Concert / 7:00 PM
10/22 Fall Band Concert / 7:00 PM
10/24 End of First Quarter
10/25 Unique Boutique / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10/27-10/31 OGT Testing / Juniors & Seniors only
"'November 2008"' 11/1 Foreign Language Extravaganza / 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
11/5 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
11/6 Open House / 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
11/7 NO SCHOOL / Fall Break
11/10 Boosters Club Meeting / 7:00 PM
11/10 Boosters Fruit Sale Deadline
11/14 "Sound the Trumpet - Declare the Jubilee", Anniversary Celebration
11/15 Fall Drama Production Double Run-Through / 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
11/18 Fine Arts Parents Meeting / 7:00 PM
11/19 Parent - Teacher Conferences / 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
11/21-11/22 Fall Drama Production / 7:30 PM
11/24 Parent - Teacher Conferences / 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
11/25 Early Dismissal at 2:30 PM / Voluntary Chapel / Schedule #6
11/26 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
11/27-11/28 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Vaction
December 2008 12/3 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
12/3 International Foods Festival / Jochum Auditorium
12/5 Group Pictures / 1st - 3rd periods
12/6 Longhorn Wrestling Super Quad
12/7 Boosers Pancake Breakfast / 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
12/10 Psychology Fair / Thrivent Multi-Media Room
12/13-12/14 Band & Choral Christmas Concert / 7:00 PM
12/16 Grandparents Day
12/19 Early Dismissal at 2:30 PM / Voluntary Chapel / Schedule #5
12/22-1/2 NO SCHOOL - Christmas Vacation
January 2009 1/5 Classes Resume
1/7 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
1/14-1/16 First Semester FINALS
1/16 END of FIRST SEMESTER
1/19 NO SCHOOL / Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/21 Sophomore Class ASVAB Test / 1st - 3rd & 9th - 11th periods / Senny Gym
1/24 Band & Choral Solo and Ensemble Contest
1/27 Fine Arts Parents Meeting / 7:00 PM
1/29-1/31 Elementary Girls' Basketball Tournament
February 2009 2/2 Boosters Club Meeting / 7:00 PM
2/4 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
2/5 Freshman Parents OGT Information Meeting / 7:00 PM
2/13 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
2/16 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
2/21 Winter Formal / 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
2/26 Financial Aid Information Night / 7:00 PM
2/27 Lutheran West vs. Lutheran East Men's Basketball Game / Away
March 2009 3/1 Spring Choral Concert / 7:00 PM / Jochum Auditorium
3/4 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
3/5 Festival of Bands / 7:00 PM
3/9 NO SCHOOL - Faculty In-Service
3/12 Freshman Course Selection Night / 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3/16-3/20 Ohio Graduaion Testing / OGT
3/21 Spring Production Double Run-Through / 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3/27 End of Third Quarter
3/27-3/28 Spring Drama Production / 7:30 PM
April 2009 4/2 Elementary Schools Invitation Day - Spring Play
4/3-4/4 Spring Drama Production / 7:30 PM
4/6 Boosters Club Meeting / 7:00 PM
4/8 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
4/9 Early Dismissal at 2:30 PM / Voluntary Chapel / Schedule #6
4/20 Classes Resume
4/21 Fine Arts Parents Meeting / 7:00 PM
May 2009 5/2 City Serve
5/5 Longhorn Track Invitational
5/6 Late Start / 8:55 AM / Faculty In-Service / Schedule #3
5/12 PAC - 10 Track Meet / Home
5/13 Psychology Fair / Thrivent Multi-Media Room
5/14 PAC - 10 Track Meet / Home
5/16-5/17 Pops Concert / 7:00 PM
5/19 Fine Arts Awards Night / 7:00 PM
5/21 Awards & Recognition Night / 7:00 PM
5/23 PROM & AFTER-PROM
5/25 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
5/26 Spring Sports Banquet
5/29 Seniors Final Day of Classes
June 2009 6/3-6/5 Second Semester FINALS
6/5 Graduation / 7:30 PM
6/5 End of Second Semester
External links
* [http://www.lutheranwest.com Lutheran High School West home page]
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