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2022-23 School Year Theme

Prepared to Excel 

(Based on 2 Corinthians 8:7)


MLHS School Office Hours

Monday thru Friday 7:30-3:30


MLHS School Day Hours

School starts at 8:10 AM and the day ends at 3:05 PM

After-school activities begin at 3:30 PM

Coach Aurich is Minnesota River Conference 2021-22 Outstanding Coach

MLHS football coach Dean Aurich was named the MN River Conference (MRC) Outstanding Coach for 2021-22 at the annual MRC Coaches Meeting and Social at Le Sueur-Henderson High School on Wednesday, September 14. The Crusader football team captured the Class A state championship last year.


Coach Aurich was nominated – and presented his award – by MLHS Activities Director Kris Gustin. 


Congratulations, Coach Aurich, and thank you for your selfless dedication and for the example of faith you've been to your athletes, not only last year, but throughout your coaching career!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Sept. 21


Please note that fall parent/teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, September 21. There will be no school that day.

Responsible Use of Technology at MLHS


Mayer Lutheran recognizes both the benefits and the challenges of technology in our world today. To address some of the challenges our students face with the use of cell phones during the school day, we've made some changes to ensure our students are focused on learning rather than on their devices.


We're also making efforts to educate both our students and the MLHS community at large about responsible use of technology. Each week in the Email Extra, we'll include a guideline for digital well-being from the Center for Humane Technology (www.humanetech.com).

Guideline #3 - All Screen Time is Not Equal


The tools that measure our screen-time consider all screen-time equal, but what’s happening on the screen is much more relevant than the screen itself.

Instead of trying to remove all screens from our lives, consider the type of activity you and your children are doing on screens. For example, creating or being in conversation is often better for well-being than passively scrolling or consuming others’ content.


Drawing and making dance videos are creative acts, but they are quite different from posting these creations online and repeatedly checking how many likes/comments each creation received. The latter can turn into “slot-machine” behavior, which is riskier for mental health.


There is also a difference between two or more people looking at one screen and working together (i.e. games like HQ and Heads Up) and an individual scrolling in isolation (i.e. Candy Crush). The former is more like getting together to play a board game.


QUESTIONS TO ASK OURSELVES:


  • Am I engaging in “slot-machine” behavior? e.g. Endlessly scrolling for the occasional emotional reward? Repeatedly checking my likes to see how many there are, or who liked my post?
  • What values is this content/game teaching?
  • How can I use what I am consuming as a source of inspiration for creating something of my own?
  • What am I learning?
  • What is my reason for posting? How would it feel if no one likes this?

A Beautiful Day for Golf!

Island View Golf Course in Waconia was the site again this year for the Crusader Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 10, and it was a beautiful day for golf! Following a 1 PM shotgun start, thirty-seven teams competed for prizes throughout the day. Congratulations to the winning team – Rick Guetzkow, Kent Beniek, Logan Beniek, and Mack Gilbertson – and to all who one prizes! 


Thank you once again to our sponsors for their support:


SIGNATURE SPONSOR

Tim and Rita Hughes


DIAMOND SPONSORS

N & F Trucking

Blue Chip Advisors

Big Green Egg

North Central Emergency Vehicles

Jerry's Transmission Service

Mayer Baseball Club


PLATINUM SPONSORS

Mayer Lumber Company

Mayer Lutheran HS Boosters

Greenhagen Properties

Blake Hahn Financial Group

Dr. Robbins & Glencoe Regional Health

Lutheran Church Extension Fund

Concordia University St. Paul

Koch School Bus Service


GOLD SPONSORS

AME Electric

Security Bank & Trust


SILVER SPONSORS

Martin & Haller

Maetzold Homes

Impact Mailing

Butcher Team - Edina Realty

Bethany Lutheran College



Next year's Crusader Classic is Saturday, September 9, 2023 - mark your calendars now!

Adult Recreation League - Come Have Fun at MLHS!


Mayer Lutheran is hosting an adult recreation league this fall! The first date is September 18, and the activity is kickball. Come have some fun on a Sunday afternoon! Start time is 4:00 PM. The next activity will be pickleball on October 16. Text Theresa at 952-738-1883 with questions.

Come to an Open House this Fall!


An Open House is a great time to learn more about what Mayer Lutheran High School has to offer! Come tour the campus, learn about financial aid and transportation solutions, and hear what current parents and students have to say about MLHS.


Come visit us on October 11 or November 8 from 6:30 to 8 PM! If you have questions or want more information, call Director of Enrollment Eric Turner at 952-657-2251 x 1011 or email him at [email protected].

Athletic Event Programs Have Gone Digital!


This year, Mayer Lutheran is excited to announce that our athletic programs will be provided digitally. Fans will be able to access the program via a QR code at the event; those unable to attend the event will still have access to the program through our website and social media posts. 


To view or download a program from our website, visit https://mayerlutheran.org/eventprograms/. To view on your phone, open your camera and point at the appropriate QR code below or on the sign at the event. Tap the web link when it appears on your screen, then tap the button to open the program file.


Please note that programs will be posted online the day of the event.

QR Code for Football and Soccer

QR Code for Volleyball

Homecoming Week is September 25- October 1 

With the theme of "Party in the USA," Homecoming week at MLHS begins Sunday Sept. 25. Here's a rundown of the events: 


Sunday, Sept. 25 

  • 3:30-4:30 - Powder Puff Football: Football Field 
  • 4:30-5:30 - Pulled pork dinner: Cafeteria $5.00/person
  • 5:30-6:30 - Iron Man Volleyball: Competition Gym 

 

Monday, Sept. 26 

  • Dress-Up Day: Hawaiian Day 


Tuesday, Sept. 27 

  • Dress-Up Day: Country vs. Country Club
  • Coronation - 2:16-3:05: Fine Arts Auditorium 


Wednesday, Sept. 28 

  • Dress-Up Day: White Lie T-Shirts


Thursday, Sept. 29 

  • Dress-Up Day: Grillin’ Dads vs. Soccer Moms


Friday, Sept. 30 

  • Dress-Up Day: Crusader Day 
  • Pep Fest - 2:16-3:05: Football Field  
  • Football game vs. Alden-Conger: 7:00 PM


Saturday, Oct. 1 

  • Homecoming Dance: 7:30-10:00 pm 

Pork Chop Dinner is September 30!

Come for the annual Pork Chop Dinner, and stay to watch the Crusader football team take on Alden-Conger for Homecoming!


Annual Pork Chop Dinner

  • Friday, September 30th, 4:30 to 6:30 PM
  • Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Apple Sauce, Bread & Dessert
  • Carry-out available
  • Presale tickets are $12,
  • Tickets at the the door are $15. 


You can buy your tickets from any Mayer Lutheran student or you can send a check to reserve them to receive the discount price.


All checks can be sent to:

Pork Chop Dinner

c/o Mayer Lutheran High School

306 7th St. NE.

Mayer, MN 55360

Come to the Kids' Fair on September 30!


Grade school students - come to the Kids' Fair on Friday, September 30 before the Homecoming football game. 


Activities and treats include:

  • A 40-foot Bouncy House with Slide
  • Corn Hole Game
  • Candy
  • Face Painting


Your Kids' Fair host is Mr. Eric Turner. See you there!

Looking for an online school option with Christian Values?


With Genesis Virtual Academy, a ministry of Mayer Lutheran High School, you can “do school” wherever you are with your computer and internet access. Our teachers host live online classes, focusing on current content objectives and learning together as a class.


ENROLL NOW! Visit genesisva.org or email [email protected] for more information.

Mayer Lutheran High School is Seeking Substitute Teachers and Van/Bus Drivers


Substitute Teachers

Mayer Lutheran is looking for substitute teachers. A teaching degree is not required, but is beneficial. For more information or to get an application, please contact Mr. Wilaby, Principal or call 952-657-2251 x1008.


Substitute Van/Bus Drivers

Mayer Lutheran is looking for substitute route drivers. Routes typically leave in the morning around 6:15 AM and are completed by 8:00 AM. Afternoon routes begin at 3:15 PM and are typically back by 4:30 PM. The pay is $18.00 per hour. If you are interested, please contact Transportation Director Kris Gustin at [email protected] or call 612.720.8250. 

Support MLHS Through AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Mayer Lutheran every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. 

For more information on AmazonSmile, including instructions on signing up, click here. MLHS is registered as a charitable organization at Amazon as "Lutheran High School."

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