Frequently Asked Questions

Evansville Lutheran School admits students of any race, sex, color, or national or ethnic origin. Preference is given to children who are members of our Lutheran School Association churches and affiliated congregations. The Director of Admissions walks families through each step of the admission process. All applicants must submit an online application found on the ELS website under the Admissions Page. For incoming 1st -8th grade students, parents must provide authorization for ELS to request records from the student’s previous school.

After receipt of all application requirements, for all families new to ELS (or families from a previous year), the Admissions Director will schedule a 30-40 minute new student assessment. Within 1 week, the Principal will look over the results, and a 20-30 minute interview (may be longer for older students/students with special circumstances) with the Principal will be scheduled.

For current ELS families enrolling siblings, interviews will be scheduled for new 1st -8 th grade students. A Kindergarten Readiness Check conducted by our Kindergarten teacher is required for all Kindergarten students.

More details of the process can be found by following the link below.

As a Lutheran school, studing the beliefs and practices of the LCMS (Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) is a core part of our curriculum in all grades. All classes, also participated in chapel once a week, as well as other church services through-out the year.

Evansville Lutheran is part of the Luthgeran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) and is supported by to association congregations in Evansville, IN;

• Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
  * Our campus is located at the St. Paul’s facility.

Evansville Lutheran participates in the Indiana School Choice Scholarship Programs, including “vouchers” and SGO Grant opportunities.

Experience leads us to believe that a child’s attitude about school and about himself/herself is directly influenced by the way he/she is dressed. For this reason Evansville Lutheran does have a dress code. This includes solid color uniform-style shorts,  pants, or skirts. Solid color polo or collered shirt. More specifics can be found in our “dress code” policy.

Yes. In the morning we allow students to be dropped off as early as 6:45 am. During this morning care, students may also purchase items for breakfast. FOr after school care, we have partnered with the YMCA. Parents must have their student(s) registered with the YMCA in advance, to take advantage of this service.

Our school, and association churches, accept and preach the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.

• Grace Alone
  
  God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.
  

• Faith Alone
  
  By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.
  

• Scripture Alone
  
  The Bible is God’s inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.