Executive Director's Welcome

Lutheran High School of Kansas City seeks to provide a Christian learning environment stressing academic excellence, mutual respect, personal and social responsibility and healthy and Biblical self-worth as well as equipping young people for service as Christian disciples.

"Preparing Lives for Today, Tomorrow and ETERNITY."

To become a recognized source in the greater Kansas City community for secondary education in a Christian environment, one which provides students with a foundation for discipleship as well as a discovery and fulfillment of their vocational calling.

Lutheran High School of Kansas City wants to educate every student possible. Through the use of the opportunities listed, we have been able to bring financial stability to our school while keeping our tuition rates within the range of most families. As you review this list, remember that sharing the message of Christ's love is the ultimate result of every category. Our God blesses us every day. We believe that God's special blessings have placed us on our new campus. As we recognize His blessings, we recognize that His purpose is to further His Kingdom on earth. Lutheran High School is His gift to greater Kansas City. Now it is our turn to bless it in His name.

Alpha 500

Alpha 500 is dedicated to building a group of 500 regular monthly donors to the school. Donors begin with a $50 monthly minimum donation for 12 months. By using a monthly format, donors can typically give a larger amount each year. During the month of August, donors receive 12 envelopes in which to place their gifts. However, contributions to Alpha 500 can start at any time during the year.

Capital Campaign

The capital campaign entitled "Blessing Educational Excellence" began during the 2005-06 school year to purchase a new campus for LHSKC at 12411 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri. The purchase was completed on June 30, 2006. The second phase of the capital campaign is called "Advancing the Vision." The goal of "Advancing the Vision" is to raise $2.5 million to pay off the mortgage and upgrade the campus to support the high school's curricular and extra-curricular needs. Financial gifts of all types are encouraged along with one-to three year pledges. All gifts to the campaign are used to retire the debt and enhance the school. Administrative costs are not deducted by decision and guarantee from the Board of Directors.

S.O.S. - Sponsor Our Students

Sponsor Our Students is used to assist a family when a job has been lost in the middle of the year or illness has created financial stress in the home. LHS leadership will award donated funds to a family in verified financial need, but the donor will not know. Donors giving more than $500 during a school year will have their names listed on a perpetual plaque currently on display in the school.

Special Scholarship Fund

These funds are given by an individual for the benefit of a particular student or students with or without the family's knowledge. The donor may wish to remain anonymous; however, the student's family will be notified of the amount of the gift received on his or her behalf.

Unrestricted Gifts

Helping families afford an LHSKC education can take many forms. An unrestricted gift to the school permits the school to decide where it needs funds most urgently.

Grant-in-Aid

Each year a family may apply for grant-in-aid to assist them with their student's tuition. Applications are obtained from the school office, completed in full, and returned to the school for evaluation by a committee of the school administration and a member of the Board of Directors. All information is kept in the strictest confidence. Families must complete their applications and submit them by the annual deadline, typically May.

End-of-the-Year-Appeal

Each year a holiday mailing is sent to our donors in November to generate some additional income at the time of our Savior's birth and gift-giving throughout the United States.

Faculty and Staff Christmas Bonus Appeal

Our dedicated faculty and staff work at lower salaries than their counterparts in public schools. They choose to work at LHS because they are able to witness daily to the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. At Christmas time the families of our students or anyone else can give a special thank you by sending a gift to the school. The total amount received is divided among the staff to make their Christmas as merry as possible. The greater the total received, the greater the gift to the faculty and staff.

Annual Golf Tournament

The golf tournament has been staged for the last 19 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to join in fellowship at one of Kansas City's outstanding golf courses. After playing a round of 18 holes, we lunch together and take part in a raffle. Prizes are awarded for outstanding and memorable golfing feats exhibited at the event. Churches are encouraged to enter foursomes and compete for the traveling Congregational Trophy.

Annual School Auction

The largest of the LHS fundraisers, "An Affair of the Heart," the annual school auction, is held in April. We believe many people believe in the mission of LHS and carry its success in their hearts. This grand event includes dinner, silent auction, live auction and The Knights Table.

Memorial

Often a family will designate Lutheran High School to receive memorial contributions at the passing of a friend or loved one. These gifts can be designated for a particular fund or to the general fund of the school. With each gift a card is sent to the family indicating the donor of the gift.

Restricted Gifts

Gifts are given to individual school activities or directed tuition assistance will be reserved for that activity or individual. For example, a donor may wish to enhance the science department. A gift given to the department would be reserved and used only to build the science program. The donor may wish to collaborate with the instructors and administrators to pinpoint a specific need to be met.