Hope Lutheran School

West Seattle Summer Fest is coming!

Hope School will be there Saturday, July 11th hosting the free Kids play area. Stop by and say hi and let your little ones play. We'll have the sensory table out, blow-up toys and games plus some face painting!

Thank you for a great line-up of music, food, games and more!

See you July 11th!

Heartwarming reflections from a middle school teacher about the Class of 2026.

A Reflection on the Class of 2026 – Hope Lutheran School, Seattle, WA by Kristin Gimelli Hemme, Middle School Teacher As I watched the Hope Lutheran Class of 2026 gather for their 8th grade graduation last Thursday, I was reminded of many special moments with this class over the last two years, and I was struck by the words that teacher and student speakers shared abo...

Dirty hands, growing minds

I’m small and wriggly, hiding under the ground.
I eat dead plants and dirt all year round.
I leave behind castings to make your plants thrive,
And tunnel through soil to keep gardens alive.
What am I?

Answer: (find it at the end of the article)

Every week in Hope Garden Club started with a fun riddle like this one, helping students think about plants, soil, seeds, and all things gardening. This year, 14 students in grades 2–8 spent time learning, growing, and getting their hands dirty in the greenhouse at the North Campus.

Before our annual plant sale, students cleaned pots, refreshed the rain barrel, and prepared the greenhouse for planting season. They grew flowers, herbs, tomatoes, and vegetable starts that were later sold at the sale.

Along the way, students learned about healthy soil, compost, sunlight, watering, and the important role bugs play in gardens. They even built bug hotels to give helpful insects a cozy place to stay during the winter.

One of the highlights of the year was learning about vermicomposting with Hope Church member Dave Wyosnick. Students created a worm bin filled with “red wigglers,” which helped turn food scraps and coffee grounds into rich compost often referred to as “black gold.” Searching for worms and harvesting compost quickly became the favorite garden club activity.

From greenhouse gardening to field trips and composting adventures, this year was full of learning, teamwork, and fun. Most importantly, students gained a deeper appreciation for caring for God’s creation.

And yes — the answer is: an earthworm.

Celebrating preschool and TK students on their big day! Another year completed and another year older. They are ready for their next adventure! Love that our graduating 8th graders came to cheer them on.

Today we celebrate the incredible Hope School Class of 2026! 🎓

This class has embraced challenges, discovered new passions, built lasting friendships, served their community, and grown into confident leaders ready for what comes next. From academics and athletics to chapel, service projects, performances, field trips, and unforgettable memories, the Class of 2026 has left a lasting impact on our school community.

We are so proud of each and every graduate and cannot wait to see all the amazing things they will accomplish in the years ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Next stop: high school and beyond! God Bless the Class of 2026!

Today we celebrate another incredible member of the Hope School Class of 2026!

🎓Through hard work, growth, leadership, friendship, and faith, our graduates have made their mark on our community and are ready for the next chapter ahead. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see where their journey leads next.

Congratulations, Jordan! Your Hope family is cheering you on every step of the way as you head to Kennedy HS this fall!

Our K-8 grade students crushed the Spring MAP test (national standardized testing) with strong average scores in Math (79%), Reading (78%) and Language Usage (83%)! A particular highlight: 55% of Hope students in grades 3-8 had test scores in the top 20% of the nation's students in Language Usage. Well done!

Students are tested three times a year within the MAP testing protocol which gives teachers a simple picture of how each student performs on that particular day. In combination with other various assessment tools throughout the year, teachers gain a more complete picture of the progress of a student.

In addition to helping teachers understand where each student stands academically in each particular subject, MAP results also help us identify where we can improve our teaching and curriculum resources.

We believe the addition of our new literacy curriculum, Amplify, combined with the consistent implementation of IXL (online personalized learning program) has helped our students improve their language usage scores this year.

We are proud of our students and teachers!