GPLHS Monthly Update
January 2021
Prayer for Great Plains Lutheran High School
Heavenly Father, in this Epiphany season, you make it clear to us through your Word that your Son, Jesus Christ, is true God and Savior of all. We ask that through that same Word you would strengthen the faith of the students attending Great Plains Lutheran High School and bless Christian education efforts wherever they take place. We also ask, O Lord, that you bless the construction taking place on the GPL campus. As we look forward to another year of grace, bless GPLHS with the opportunity to work with many more students and families. May all we do be to the glory of God. Amen.
Fall Awards Ceremony- Now Online
Due to COVID concerns, the Fall Awards ceremony was pre-recorded this year. If you would like to watch this event, CLICK HERE. Congratulations to our students for all their accomplishments in this past fall’s activities season.
GPL25
Did you know that the 2020-2021 school year is the year we get to celebrate 25 years of ministry here at GPL? Be sure to check each month for details and opportunities to be a part of this celebration! New information will be added to the webpage as details become available. CLICK HERE    
Facility Expansion Progress
After a few delays due to the weather and COVID-19 within the construction crew, our facility expansion is moving along nicely. The favorable December weather enabled crews to make up some time and continue moving forward. Footings and foundation work were completed before Christmas; structural steel began going up in mid-December as well.
Our project is currently 2-4 weeks behind the original schedule. With additional crew members and favorable conditions, we hope to make up more time in the weeks and months ahead. The current schedule calls for the Kitchen/Commons to be completed in September, and the Chapel/Auditorium/Music Room to be completed in October. God continues to bless us through the gifts and prayers offered on behalf of this project.

For an overview of our facility expansion plans, go to gplhs.org/united-in-praise.
Finishing Touches
Finishing Touches is now one of the key priorities of our United in Praise capital campaign. Finishing Touches is our effort to provide all of the items needed to furnish and equip our new facilities for student and activity use. The cost of these items is not included in the construction price. We have created a wish list that describes the items that individuals or groups can fund in part or in full. Those who are interested can check online to see a current list of needed items and progress toward the goal. You can find the wish list and see the progress by CLICKING HERE.
Blessed Through Estate Gifts
During the course of this year (2020), Great Plains Lutheran High School was blessed to receive six estate gifts totaling $1,258,448. These gifts came through estate planning instruments including beneficiary designations and charitable gift annuities. We thank God for leading his people to remember GPLHS and other gospel ministries in their...
Scrip Promotions
Have you ever missed the Monday morning order deadline for Scrip gift cards? Now, on the new RaiseRight app for Scrip, you have the ability to order physical gift cards Monday-Friday and have them delivered directly to your house for a small fee. Download the RaiseRight app from The App Store or Google Play Store. If you use Scrip online, enter the same username and password to access RaiseRight. If not, sign up. To join the GPL Scrip program, enter the enrollment code: 8D9895164717
New Wish List Item
It is time to update and enhance the safety features of our science equipment storage. The science classroom is in need of this safety cabinet to store flammable science experiment supplies. Gifts totaling $660 will cover the cost of this item. You can contribute by clicking HERE and designating your gift to "Wish List - Science Safety Cabinet" or by calling the office and talking with Mrs. Hesford, our new business manager.
Basketball Concession Volunteers Needed
All GPL families are being asked to serve in the concession stand this basketball season. This volunteer opportunity is not limited to current students’ immediate families. Relatives, parents of former students, friends - anyone with an interest in GPL students and programs can volunteer. These additional volunteers will be a great blessing as we seek to provide a quality experience for our students and guests to our campus. You can sign up by clicking HERE and selecting your available dates. You can also call the office 605-886-0672 and Mrs. Miller can add your name to the schedule. Thank you!
A New Year and a Fresh Start
Though January is generally one of the coldest months of the year, it is also a month inherently filled with hope and optimism. As everyone ventures into a brand new calendar year, most seem to understand that we’re leaving the old year behind (hopefully with all of its cares and troubles) and we’re moving ahead into a new and hopefully brighter future.
Dates to Note
  • Jan. 11 - in person classes resume
  • Jan. 15 - First home basketball game for the boys team- This game may be affected by Covid restrictions. Please READ THIS before attending.
  • Jan. 20 - One Act Play competition
OUR MISSION
Great Plains Lutheran High School provides a Christ-centered education to assist families in nurturing students as lifelong disciples of Christ.