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JANUARY 16, 2026

LATEST NEWS

BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL

We are pleased to host the Lutheran Elementary School Basketball Invitational from Jan. 16-17, 2026.

Visit ALAcoyotes.org/LBI to view the program and bracket updates.

Our Mission Advancement Dept. has organized several free workshops to help you plan for your family's future.

FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING

by Stacia Weinstein, former teacher, AZ Lutheran parent, supporter, and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. • Thursday, Feb. 19 | at Arizona Lutheran | 5-6pm.

>> Read more.

ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS

by Reliant Law Group, owned and operated by AZ Lutheran alumni.

• Wednesday, Feb. 11 | at Emmanuel Lutheran in Tempe | 9:30am

• Thursday, March 5 | at AZ Lutheran | 6pm

>> Learn more & RSVP.

FINE ARTS

SPRING MUSICAL ANNOUNCED

The Arizona Lutheran drama department is pleased to announce our spring musical, Oliver! This musical by Lionel Bart, is based upon the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

The show will hit the AZ Lutheran stage on May 1-3, under the direction of Lara Johnson, Samantha List, Kurt Rosenbaum, and Josh Severeid.

2025-26 school theme

ATHLETICS

WINTER SPORTS

Click on a sport (shown in gold, below) to view the schedule.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Come cheer for your 'Yotes at home on Jan. 29, 30.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Come cheer for your 'Yotes at home on Jan. 27, 29, 30.

Mark your calendar for Basketball Senior Night on Feb. 4.

JV SOCCER

Come cheer for your 'Yotes at home on Jan. 21, 28.

BOYS WRESTLING | GIRLS WRESTLING

Mark your calendar for Senior Night and home duals on Feb. 3.

>> View the photo collection

FALL ATHLETIC AWARDS

Scroll through our Facebook or Instagram page to view the final awards for the Fall season.

HUDL GAME STREAMING

Games are subject to change. Please check the calendar before attending.

CALENDAR

CHARACTER MATTERS AWARDS

View photo album.

COYOTE GEAR

Gym concession window — open during basketball games
Coyote Gear Online Store — open year-round
Find letterman jacket info at ALAcoyotes.org/gear

GAME SHOW GALA

You're invited to the

15th ANNUAL GALA!

Saturday, March 28, 2026

LET'S FILL THE STUDIO AUDIENCE

Come on down to the Game Show Gala on March 28, 2026!

Tickets now available! We're bringing back the glitz, charm, and excitement of your favorite classic game shows—complete with themed games, dinner, and a night of fun to support our mission.

>> Reserve your seat today!

JOIN THE GALA SPONSOR TEAM

>> Download the 2026 Sponsor Info

>> Give your sponsor gift online

LET'S GET CREATIVE!

Do you own a timeshare? Do you own a cabin up north? Could you donate a few days at your vacation home?
Could you create a hand-crafted item?
Willing to donate something from our Amazon Wish List?

The ideas are endless — and your donation of an item, "experience," or service would be a fantastic addition to our 15th Annual Gala & auction! Get ideas. | Donate online.

ADMISSIONS

2026-27 ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is open for 2026-27! Looking for a school where your child can grow in their faith, thrive in a close-knit community, and prepare for a bright future? Get started at ALAcoyotes.org/explore

UPCOMING EVENT

TUITION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

AZ Lutheran is committed to helping families afford a private, Christian education for their children. Find out about all the tuition assistance options available to you at our next Tuition Assistance Workshop of the school year on Jan. 21, at 6pm on our campus. Register at ALAcoyotes.org/TAW.

CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS TEAM:

ALAcoyotes.org/admissions

Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org

Michelle Meyer

ALAintheUSA.org

Internationals@ALAcoyotes.org

Lynnette Stahmann

NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

Jan. 25-31

Engage with us on social media during School Choice Week, and let's get the word out about our Arizona Lutheran schools!

ALUMNI

RECONNECT

TRANSCRIPTS

Request your transcript by visiting our alumni page.

Parent of an AZ Lutheran grad? Please forward this to your alumni children and share their current address.

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OTHER NEWS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Grandparents of AZ Lutheran students are invited to Grandparents Day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

>> Learn more and RSVP by Jan. 28.

SENIOR SUNRISE

The AZ Lutheran senior class hosted the first-ever Senior Sunrise event on Jan. 5 on the football field. View photos.

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER in 2026?

We have a plethora of ways to get involved at AZ Lutheran, including driving students for Taste of Ministry, selling tickets at home games, decorating for a dance, and more! Learn more and volunteer here.

WELCOME to our NEWEST COYOTE!

Josh Severeid and his wife, Rachel were blessed with a healthy baby boy on Dec. 23. We thank God for his safe arrival and pray that God keeps him in his baptismal grace all the days of his life.

Emmanuel Lutheran in Tempe has set up a Meal Train for the new parents. Volunteer to bring a meal here, if interested.

The Lord has blessed us with Mrs. Lara Johnson to fill Mr. Severeid's music classroom during his family leave.

WHAT'S A TAX CREDIT?

If you're an Arizona taxpayer, you can make a donation to ACSTO and receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit in return!

The best part? ACSTO uses your tax credit donation to award tuition scholarships to students attending Christian schools like ALA.

>> Learn more at ACSTO.org.

BUILDING TOMORROW PHASE 2

Building Tomorrow — Legacy of Christian Education

Phase 2 planning has been a high priority for our ministry. We’re eager to share the exciting details with our entire Coyote Nation soon! If you’d like a preview or want to explore how you can help sustain the legacy of Christian education at Arizona Lutheran Academy, connect with Ben Priebe. He’d love to meet with you to share how your support can make a lasting impact.

Text, call, or email Ben today!

Ben Priebe

Director of Mission Advancement

920.716.8924

Priebe@ALAcoyotes.org