PILGRIM Journey Fall 2013
One SCHOOL One MISSION One PURPOSE By Wendy Hofman, Head of School Lansing Christian has been in existence for more than 60 years. The school started with one campus on South Pennsylvania Avenue, then moved to two campuses during the years of 1979 - 2000. In the year 2000 we moved into our existing building which currently houses over 550 PreK12 students. Photo by Maricar Macilincag
LCS PreK-12 grade students gather in the commons with Sheila Dykstra, Elementary Principal, and Wendy Hofman, Head of School.
When the decision was made to move to a single campus in 2000, I remember the anxiety some people felt about having students ages 3-18 in the same building. How would that work? It has worked well, and we are realizing more and more the advantage of this unique opportunity. In a recent meeting with the High School Student Council, students shared their vision for developing relationships throughout the school. Why? Relationships are important. The opportunity for older students to build mentoring relationships with younger students, while also helping to serve classroom learning needs throughout the school, is valuable for all students.
The Lansing Christian School Board of Trustees Gillian Granger, ‘88, Chair Rod Moore, Secretary Brad Banasik Stephanie Buchalski Dave Greydanus Laura Moody Scott Wagoner Rina Woodland, ‘85 Lori Wortz
We are learning that shared mission and goals in the areas of curriculum, athletics, fine arts, worship and service help provide our elementary, middle, and high school students with a comprehensive and excellent Christian education with direction and purpose. Whether you are a current parent, grandparent or alumni of LCS, I invite you to read more about how we are taking advantage of the opportunity to educate minds and hearts, and nurture the faith of our elementary, middle, and high school students at our PreK-12 campus at 3405 Belle Chase Way in Lansing.