Friday, January 30

Special Dress: Class Color Day

Special Event:

• 7/8th Grade vs. Staff Volleyball game in Gym at 2:00 p.m. (parents welcome)

Monday, February 2

Enrollment for St. Paul Lutheran Church members begins

Wednesday, February 11

Healthy Heart Challenge 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 12

Classroom Valentine's Day Parties 10:00 a.m.

Half Day - Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Parent Teacher Conferences (signup to come)

Friday, February 13

No School-Office Closed

Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, February 16

No School-Office Close

Tuesday, February 17

Enrollment for current St. Paul Lutheran School students and siblings of current students begins

Wednesday, February 18

Ash Wednesday

Lenten Worship 3:30 p.m.

Lenten Supper 4:00 p.m.

Lenten Worship 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20

Spelling Bee 9:30 a.m. (parents welcome)

Sweetheart Family Dance (Preschool-Grade 5) 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Due to the extreme cold day, second quarter Report Cards will be sent home in the January 30 Friday Folders.

High Honor Roll - (All A's)

Grade 3: Leland Arnold, Jane Bachman, Andrew Boyle, Evelyn Burnison, Winston Hechlik, Charlotte Heppner, Nora Michaels

Grade 4: Olivia Burnison

Grade 5: Taylor Felmlee, Lennon Walters 

Grade 6: Brynlee Kolberg, Cylis Kusterer, Kenley Ray, Ainsley Wiess, Nataly Williams 

Grade 7: David Dent, Emerson Heppner, Isaac Matyas

Grade 8: Jett Bourdow, Chace Juers, Emmiley Lusher, Avery Martin, Ethan Matyas

Honor Roll - (All A's and B's)

Grade 3: Annabelle Gehrman, Ryker Kolberg, Colton Makl, Taylor Ramseyer, Arlen Ruthruff, Easton Schwall

Grade 4: Brooks Boven, Landon Fritzler, Nora Glasser, Rachel Schimm, Espen Schlicker, Hadley Vermeesch

Grade 5: Parker Hechlik, Alex Lusher, Abby Matyas, Owen Shaw, Colton Weiss 

Grade 6: Jonah Arnold, Charlotte Bourdow, Adelynn Dent, Gatlin Duffey, Eilainah Hill, Jack Kusterer, Charles Lusher 

Grade 7: Tyler Burk, Wesley Cunningham, Hunter Duffey, Shay Kukulski

Grade 8: Max Finney, Hayes Martin

Perfect School Attendance - (No Absences or Tardies)

Grade K: Ruby VanDenBoom

Grade 1: Bo Felmlee, Even Williams

Grade 2: Aria Makl

Grade 3: Colton Makl, Taylor Ramseyer

Grade 4: Nora Glasser, Espen Schlicker

Grade 5: Allyson Begick, Taylor Felmlee, Owen Shaw

Grade 6: Jack Kusterer, Charles Lusher, Ainsley Wiess, Nataly Williams

Grade 7: David Dent, Isaac Matyas

Grade 8: Ethan Matyas

Perfect Church Attendance

Grade 5: Abigail Matyas

Grade 6: Adelynn Dent

Grade 7: David Dent, Isaac Matyas

Grade 8: Ethan Matyas

Y5-8th Grade Parent Teacher conferences will take place Thursday, February 12, from 11:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Friday, February 13, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Teachers have differing scheduled availability. If you are not available during the offered days/time, please contact your student’s teacher via FastDirect to set up a time that will work for both of you.

Reminder to all parents: Parent/Teacher Conferences are slated for 15 minutes. Please be courteous and mindful of the designated start and end time.

Please signup for Parent Teacher Conferences no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026 by 1:30 p.m.

Do you need Extended Care on Thursday, February 12, after early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.?

If so, please sign up using the online form below, contact the office, or let Mrs. Kramer know. We will need at least 7 children signed up in order to provide care. Please plan to bring a sack lunch from home.

A confirmation FastDirect message will be sent to confirm if Extended Care will be offered or not.

Thank you for the amazing turn out at our Pancake Breakfast in celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week. 178 people braved the cold weather to enjoy pancakes, sausage, potatoes, fruit, and dessert. Excellent food, warm conversation, and lively jazz music created a great way to start the school day. It was our way of saying thank you to you–the Church and School Families. Thank you for all that you do to support St. Paul Lutheran School. 

Principal Matyas would like to give a special thank you to the skilled hands that made the breakfast possible: Sue Berger-Headings, Karen Bass, & Lisa Schmidt –thank you for feeding our hearts and nourishing our souls with incredible food!

The St. Paul Youth Group would like to thank everyone for a successful Wild Game Potluck and Auction! Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that donated items and for everyone that brought delicious food to pass. You helped us raise over $6,000! The proceeds are going to help cover expenses for the 2026 Michigan District Youth Gathering on Mackinac Island this summer. We are so grateful for your continued prayers and generosity!

Zion Lutheran School in Auburn is organizing an equestrian team, thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Sarah Schwannecke!  St. Paul has been invited to join. If you are interested in becoming part of this, here is what you need to know:

• Team members must be in grades 5-8
• Only 2 riders allowed per school
• You must have access to your own horse to haul for practices
• Practices will begin in the beginning of February, most likely Sunday afternoons
• Show date is April 24-26 at Midland County Fair
• On average the cost is $150 (reg fee, camping fee, stall fee, and the shavings)
• Sarah Schwannecke is the coach. Please contact her at schem_14@yahoo.com

During the 3rd quarter, St. Paul’s offering will be collected for Hearts for Jesus. This year’s Hearts for Jesus recipient is LeadaChild. LeadaChild is an independent Lutheran Mission Agency, dedicated to

• sharing the Good News of Jesus’ love to children through Christian education in third world countries.. To learn more about Hearts for Jesus and LeadaChild, please visit https://michigandistrict.org/schools/services/hearts-for-jesus/

Registration for summer camp at Lu Lay Lea is now open. Lu Lay Lea is geared for boys and girls ages 7-15. Over the past several summers, a number of St. Paul students have enjoyed spending a week learning about Jesus, growing in their faith, and making life long memories. To learn more about Lu Lay Lea please visit: https://www.camplulaylea.org/

Enrollment has begun for St. Paul Church Members. If you have any questions please reach out to the Office.

You can click here to access the re-enrollment packets.

You can click here to see the 2026-2027 school calendar.

Bring your athletic shorts and St. Paul spirit wear for the Healthy Heart Challenge athletic activities on February 11, 2026 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Your student will be able to change at school before the activities begin.

Athletic shorts should be modest (not exceeding 4 inches from the knee).

Join us for worship and supper this Lenten season.

Children Preschool-5th grade and their families are invited to join us for an evening of pizza, pop, dessert, and dancing on Friday, February 20, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

You will need to purchase your ticket for the dance.

Tickets are now available in the office for $15 per family.

Please purchase your ticket by Wednesday, February 18, so that we can have enough food and drinks for everyone!

If anyone would like to help decorate or set up for the event, please let Mrs. Lara know!

If you are interested in donating you can click here.

Mrs. Sue Headings our Head Cook at St. Paul Lutheran School would like to invite St. Paul Church Members to consider the “Adopt Our Cold Bar Program”. You can learn more about the “Adopt our Cold Bar Program” in the brochure located near the ramp of the Ministry Center or by clicking here.

No time to shop?! Monetary donations are always welcomed and appreciated!



• Thank you to Jan Kinney for sponsoring the Cold Bar for the week of January 26

St. Paul’s School Counselor Elizabeth from Wellspring will be in the building every other Monday throughout the school year. If you would like your student to meet with Counselor Elizabeth, please fill out the referral form.

Click here for the Y5/K-8th grade choir schedule for the

2025-2026 school year.

A Boys Basketball Team

Coach Mr. Troy Duffey & Mr. Andrew Heppner

Click here for full game and practice schedule

A Girls Basketball Team

Coach Mr. Heath Vincent (989) 316-1405

Click here for full game and practice schedule

C Boys Basketball Team

Coach Mr. Jack Ruthruff (989) 450-3984

Click here for full game and practice schedule

C Girls Basketball Team

Coach Andrew Heppner - (989) 327-4007

Click here for full game and practice schedule