School News

  1. Mikey Starrick Earns Prestigious St. Thomas Aquinas Award

    We are thrilled to celebrate one of our 8th graders for his outstanding achievement! Mikey Starrick has been awarded the St. Thomas Aquinas Award from Fenwick High School for scoring in the 98th percentile nationally — a $6,000 per year scholarship for four years, totaling $24,000. He also earned an additional $2,000 freshman-year scholarship for…

  2. Grace JV Volleyball Shines at St. Peter Conference Tournament!

    Congratulations to our JV Volleyball Team for finishing in 2nd place at the St. Peter Conference Tournament last week! We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and determination throughout the season. Volleyball is more than a game—it’s a test of trust, communication, and perseverance. Every serve, dig, and volley depends on players working…

  3. Walk with Grace 2025

    Once again, our students had the opportunity to walk, serve, and share at the Grace School Walkathon. Grace students collected and donated 2,393 pounds of food to Beyond Hunger, helping support families right here in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and made this day of service such a success. The Walkathon…

  4. Varsity Boys Take 3rd at Glenview

    Our Varsity Boys Volleyball team had a fantastic showing at the Glenview Tournament this past Saturday, earning a well-deserved 3rd place trophy! The boys demonstrated tremendous growth on the court, playing with perseverance, teamwork, and some seriously impressive serving skills. Not only did the team rise to the challenge against tough competition, but they also…

  5. Grace Graduate News: Grant Kuipers

    Let’s give a big shout-out to Grace graduate, Grant Kuipers, as he begins his freshman year at Fenwick High School! Grant is already making us proud as the recipient of the St. Thomas Aquinas Award, a recognition of his strong academic achievement and character. Grant joined Grace in 6th grade and quickly became a part…

  6. Welcome to a New Year at Grace Lutheran School

    We are so excited to begin another school year at Grace Lutheran School, and one of our greatest joys is welcoming new families into our community. We hope your first few weeks have been filled with joy and a smooth transition into the rhythm of school life. If there’s anything we can do to support…

  7. Meet our Reading Specialist!

    We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Kuziel to Grace Lutheran School as part of our reading support team! Mrs. Kuziel brings with her more than 20 years of experience in public education, where she served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and instructional coach. She now joins Grace part-time as a reading specialist, and we are…

  8. Meet our Pre-K Teacher!

    We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Alissa Nowinski to Grace Lutheran School as our Pre-K Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year! Mrs. Nowinski is a dedicated local educator with a strong background in early childhood and Kindergarten education. A graduate of DePaul University with a degree in Elementary Education, she brings with her a passion…

  9. Welcome, Mrs. Rhonda Petersen – 8th Grade Teacher

    Grace Lutheran Church and School is excited to welcome Mrs. Rhonda Petersen to our faculty as the 8th Grade Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year! Mrs. Petersen joins us with more than two decades of experience in education, including over 12 years teaching middle school and English Language Arts. She holds both a B.A. and…

  10. Meet Our First Grade Teacher!

    A Passion for Literacy and Faith-Based Learning We are excited to introduce our wonderful first-grade teacher as she enters her fourth year of teaching first-grade and first year at Grace Lutheran School! With a heart for young learners and a passion for literacy, she brings both experience and joy to our school community. She holds…