May 22, 2026

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

Textbook Buyback

The Crean Lutheran Official Bookstore will host a textbook buyback event in the Fireside Room on Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and on Thursday, May 28, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.


Don’t miss this opportunity to return your books and prepare for summer!

Key Leader Highlight: Chief Advancement Officer, Nate Kretzmann

Mr. Nate Kretzmann is in his eighth year of dedicated service at Crean Lutheran, currently serving as our Chief Advancement Officer. He initially joined our community after feeling a clear calling from God to support the school’s mission and embrace its ministry. Growing up, Mr. Kretzmann was a well-rounded student who played sports, participated in the music department, and served in student government. Looking back on his time here, one of his favorite memories is last year's El Salvador mission trip, which he experienced alongside our wonderful students and staff. Mr. Kretzmann’s ultimate advice for high schoolers is to focus on who Christ says they are and to find their true value in Him. He encourages students to turn away from comparison, lean into love, live with joy, and extend abundant grace to others. His favorite scripture is 1 John 3:16-18. We are so incredibly grateful for Mr. Kretzmann’s faithful leadership and heart for our school!

Class of 2026 Graduation Service

Our 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m., at Mariners Church in Irvine. This is a ticketed event; all attendees must have a physical ticket. The Saints community is welcome to join the celebration by watching the YouTube Livestream.


Alumni, you are invited to attend Graduation to support the Class of 2026 and welcome them into the alumni family. If you are interested in attending, RSVP by May 22.


If you have any questions about Graduation, please email Emily Eltiste at emily.eltiste@creanlutheran.org.

Thank You For An Incredible Saints Dan Fink Memorial Golf Classic

Thank you for your faithful support of this year’s Saints Dan Fink Memorial Golf Classic! By God’s grace, together we raised an amazing $124,000 in support of Crean Lutheran and Saints Athletics.


We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, golfers, donors, and volunteers who helped make the day such a memorable celebration filled with fellowship, fun, and fantastic golf. Your generosity and enthusiasm continue to make a lasting impact on our students and programs.


Mark your calendars now for next year’s Golf Classic on Friday, May 14, 2027. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again!


Saints Dan Fink Memorial Golf Classic Photos

Summer Activities

Discover the flexibility of Crean Lutheran’s Summer School Program, offering on-campus and asynchronous online courses to fit your schedule. Whether you want to lighten your workload, boost your GPA, remediate a class, or explore new interests, it’s the perfect opportunity to make the most of your summer!


CreanLutheran Summer School Brochure 


Register for Summer School Today!


For questions, please email summerschool@creanlutheran.org.

Registration is now open for 2026 Summer Sports Training! Strongly encouraged for all athletes, this is a great opportunity to build skills, meet teammates, and prepare for the season. Coaches also evaluate development during this time. Athletic clearance is required prior to participation, and Exer Urgent Care offers free physicals from May to July.


Crean Lutheran Athletics Summer Sports Training Additional Information


Summer Sports Training Registration

Crean Lutheran High School Summer Youth Camps are back for 2026. Students entering Grades 1–12 are invited to learn, play, and grow through programs in arts, leadership, technology, sports, and more, all in a faith-based environment.


More Information and Registration

Summer School Bookstore

Enrolled in Crean Lutheran Summer School?


The Crean Lutheran Summer School Bookstore is now open!


Order your Summer School textbooks early to ensure you are ready for the first day of class.  


Purchase Summer School Textbooks.

Crean Lutheran Athletics Pre-Participation Physicals

Exer Urgent Care is offering Crean Lutheran student-athletes FREE annual sports pre-participation physicals! Please see the attached flyer and make an appointment at one of their locations. Remember to print the physical form from the athletics webpage and take it to your appointment for the doctor to fill out.  


Athleticclearance.com is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Please select all the sports your child plans to participate in and complete this process before the first day of school!


Physical Form for Crean Lutheran Athletics


Information about booking an annual sports physical appointment

Parent Engagement Opportunity: Join Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs

Do you enjoy photography, or would you like to get more involved as a Crean Lutheran parent? Join the Saints Shutterbug Team and help capture the moments that make our community so special! From athletics to performing arts and beyond. Get involved today!


Shutterbug Interest Form

Saints Uniform & Saints Spirit Store

Crean Lutheran High School is excited to announce that our new uniform store is Vicki Marsha Uniforms. This new shopping experience can be done in person or online for all uniform polos and skirts. We are pleased to partner with VMU to offer both a physical store and online ordering.


Crean Lutheran Vicki Marsha Uniform Store Online Store

Take advantage of our limited-time offer and receive 20% off all shirts in the Saints Store Collection. Now is the perfect time to grab your favorite styles and show your Saints spirit! Get your orders in today!




Shop the Saints Spirit Store.

Sapphire at School - Saints Café Menus

Saints Café Menu (May 26 - 28)

News and Announcements

Crean Lutheran Athletics celebrates two incredible CIF Division 3 Championships! Noah Richardson captured the CIF Division 3 Pole Vault Championship with a jump of 14 feet, 11 inches, one foot higher than the second-place finisher, and will now advance to the Masters Meet this Saturday. In addition, our Boys Golf Team claimed the CIF Division 3 Championship, shooting an outstanding 388 in tough conditions to secure the title by 10 strokes. This marks the second CIF Championship in program history for Boys Golf. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on these outstanding accomplishments!

We are proud to share that Emma Byun has been named a 2026 Orange County High School Artist of the Year Fine Arts Semifinalist. Emma was one of just 15 students selected from a field of 164 nominees and was recognized at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.


A member of Crean Lutheran’s Visual Arts Conservatory and National Arts Honor Society, Emma creates work exploring identity, connection, and the human experience through the lens of her Korean-American heritage. Congratulations, Emma, on this outstanding accomplishment!

 

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The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23


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