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Mayer Lutheran

“ Preparing the next generation of Christian leaders .”
School Profile
Executive director : Joel Landskroener ; principal : Kevin Wilaby ; Director of Genesis Virtual Academy : Kim Ross ; grades : nine through 12 ; Activities Director : Kris Gustin ; Director of Admissions / Enrollment : Eric Turner ; athletic conference : Minnesota River ; address : 305 Fifth St . NE , Mayer , MN 55360 ; phone number : 952-657-2251 ; website : www . mayerlutheran . org .
About MLHS
Mayer Lutheran High School is committed to providing a foundation of Christian education , and students of all denominations are welcome .
Faculty members are dedicated individuals , committed to Christian education , in addition to providing a rigorous academic experience for students . They act as friends , advisors , coaches , and mentors to students who commute from 52 surrounding communities ( distances up to 30 miles ), including Dassel , Shakopee , Buffalo , and Wayzata .
Busing is available from many locations , including the Waconia , Chaska , Watertown , Excelsior , and Howard Lake areas . Assistance with car-pool arrangements is also provided .
The curriculum is designed for all levels of learning , and the student / faculty ratio is 14:1 . Students have continuous opportunities for individual help and attention , and more than 90 percent of the graduates continue their education beyond high school .
Post-secondary opportunities , independent studies , and individual programs allow each student to build a challenging schedule to fit his or her individual interests and strengths .

Zion Lutheran

HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL

“ Sharing hope ; teaching Christ .” School profile
School administrator : Joshua Baumann ; grades : pre-kindergarten through eight ; address : 209 Bluejay Ave ., Mayer , MN 55630 ; phone number : 952-657-2339 ; website : www . zionmayer . org .
About Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School has been serving the families of Mayer and surrounding communities for more than 100 years .
The mission statement , “ Sharing hope ; teaching Christ ,” reflects Zion ’ s beliefs that Christ is present in its ministry . It fulfills the mission by being respectfully-operated , Christ-centered , and academically strong in all it does . Teachers are trained through the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod program , and have valid Minnesota state teaching licenses , staying up-to-date with educational improvements .
Teachers strive to integrate their faith and God ’ s Word in all aspects of the learning environment . This mission is not just present in the religion classes , but in all academics . The ministry of the school
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Follow MLHS on Facebook at www . facebook . com / mayerlutheran and on Twitter at www . Twitter . com / MayerLutheran .
Technology opportunities challenge students to stay current and knowledgeable in an ever-changing world .
More than 90 percent of all students are involved in schoolsponsored co-curricular activities , including athletics , drama , National Honor Society , yearbook , speech , fine arts , mission trips , STEM Club , Robotics , Esports , and more .
Athletics include football , volleyball , lacrosse , boys and girls soccer , boys and girls cross country , boys and girls basketball , trapshooting , dance , wrestling , baseball , softball , boys and girls track , and boys and girls swimming .
Financial aid is available on a need-only basis for families who would like their students to attend MLHS , but cannot afford it . This year , more than $ 300,000 is available for student aid . Application forms are available on the school ’ s website , www . mayerlutheran . org .
Expansion complete
A new , 43,000-square-foot addition was completed and occupied in August 2018 . Built in less than nine months , the facility was open for the first day of school of the 2018-19 school year . The entrance from Highway 25 includes abundant parking , and an arrival plaza for dropping our students and guests . The commons features a cozy entrance with a fireplace and casual seating . The office suite and field house , complete with health suite and training room , are serving students every day . The field house is available to rent for events . Contact the school office at 952-657-2251 , or visit the website at www . mayerlutheran . org for more information .
includes making disciples of all the children who come to Zion Lutheran School , so they can communicate the Gospel message of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior to everyone they meet .
An opportunity for students and faculty to share their faith is always open , and God is included in the classroom , on the playground , in chapel , on field trips , and in the lunchroom .
The small-school atmosphere at Zion allows students to receive more one-on-one attention from their teachers , thus enhancing their learning environment and meeting the needs of all the students .
Zion Lutheran offers many extracurricular opportunities , including band and piano lessons , athletics , musicals , math and / or science fairs , service projects , and much more . Fun activities are planned each year during National Lutheran Schools Week , which is Jan . 24 to Jan . 30 , 2021 , and has the theme , “ Sent To Serve .”
Zion offers the love of Jesus Christ to all students and families . Its goal is to touch every child that God entrusts to its care , by teaching them to carry out the love of the Savior in all they do and say , no matter what the circumstance .
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