Lutheran Middle and High School North (LN), commonly known as Lutheran North, is a parochial Christian high school in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It currently offers education in grades six through twelve, and is associated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Along with Lutheran High School South, the school belongs to the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis.

Lutheran North is accredited by AdvancED and National Lutheran Schools, and is a charter member of the National Alliance of High Schools. Its governing body is a 15-member board of trustees appointed by the 63 member congregations of the high school association. The school is currently administrated by Head of School Timothy Brackman, and Principal Jason Becker.

Overview

In the 1994–95 school year, Lutheran North became one of the first high schools in the St. Louis area to move from a traditional seven-period schedule to the block schedule.

The school has long been noted for its emphasis on the integration of technology in the classroom. Beginning in the 2012–13 school year, Lutheran North and Lutheran High School South started a "one to one" technology initiative. This was intended to help students integrate technology into all aspects of their education, most notably through the distribution of iPads to every student and faculty member. Starting in the 2019–20 school year, the iPads were replaced by Chromebooks.

Over 85% of the teachers at Lutheran North hold a master's degree. Over 96% of the students who graduate from LHSN attend a four-year university, and about 95% of the student body participates in at least one co-curricular activity.

Worship services

Chapel is held every day of the week except Wednesday in the school gymnasium. Administrated by the dean of Chapel, chapel services are typically traditional and usually follow the order of the historical Lutheran liturgy. Monday morning chapel services consist of the reading of scripture passages appointed for the week and the singing of hymns. Services on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday typically include a brief sermon or message, and the order of Confession and Absolution is typically administered at least once per week.

A small group of students is assigned the task of setting up the movable altar and pulpit, along with appropriate banners and paraments for the current season of the Church year every day before chapel.

Small Group is held every Wednesday morning in place of chapel. Students meet in groups of 15 to 20 students in their assigned classrooms for a time of prayer and devotion. Each small group is peer led by at least two "Peer Ministers", and is supervised by two faculty advisers. Each small group collects an offering and decides on a charitable organization for which they want to raise funds.

Peer Ministry Peer Ministers are students (10th-12th) who have applied to serve as small group leaders at Lutheran High School North. Held to high standards personally, behaviorally, and academically, they are not only responsible for setting good examples for other students, but are also in charge of leading small group devotions. Peer Ministers are required to attend a training session before each school year. Middle school students also participate in multi-grade small groups within the middle school program. They refer to these small groups as "houses".

Athletics Lutheran North's athletics program includes 30 teams in 13 sports. They have won more than 120 individual and team MSHSAA district championships, and 15 teams have won state championships. Lutheran North's most recent state championship was the 2024 Class Four 11-Man Football State Championship. In 2004, the athletics department received a $1 million donation by alumnus Jim Crane to improve the athletic facilities and enlarge the campus.

Crusader Hall of Honor The Lutheran North Hall of Honor was started in 2015 with the induction of its first class of honorees, and recognizes the achievements of outstanding Lutheran North graduates, student groups, teams or individuals that have made a significant impact both at Lutheran North and beyond. Nominations are gathered and honorees are recognized every other year. The Crusader name was intentionally included in the Hall of Honor name so graduates of both Lutheran Central (LHS) and Lutheran North (LHSN) could be included. +Class of 2025Darryl Chatman LHSN 1992Paul W. Kummer LHSN 1972Rev. Joel Christiansen LHSN 1974Dr. Shelly (Callanan) Meyer LHSN 1984Dr. Mark Hingst LHSN 1974Colette M. (Neal) Hosie LHSN 1986Dr. Mark Trampe LHSN 1980Shanee’ (Williams) Bryan LHSN 1994Three-Peat Crusader Football TeamsClass of 2023Henry Branom LHSN 1983Rhonda Cross LHSN 1976Jason Greer LHSN 1992Jana Haywood LHSN 1999Richard Neidinger LHSN 1973Paul Niewald LHSN 1981Scott Warmann LHSN 1985National Honor Society Class of 1983Class of 2021Dr. Daniel Crecelius LHS 1955Paul Crisler Teacher and Principal 1964-2004Dr. David Crockett LHSN 1988Cain Hayes LHSN 1987Gerald Kirk LHSN 1980Marian Schaper Moon LHSN 1968Larry & Christie Tietjen LHSN 1976 & 1977Stuart Vogelsmeier LHSN 1981Curtis Von Der Ahe LHSN 1968Class of 2019Dr. Norman Brockmeier LHS 1955Sydney A. Cross LHSN 2007Dr. Simone Marie Cummings LHSN 1985Dr. Ruth Gornet LHSN 1983Chief John Hayden LHSN 1981Larry Kreyling LHSN 1962Gary Mantei LHSN 1973Dr. Michael Ward LHSN 1974Dr. Nadine L. Verderber LHS 19581954 Baseball Team 2nd in StateClass of 2017Eric Banks LHSN 1973Mark E. Belew LHSN 1972David P. Burgdorf LHS 1962Tim Craven LHSN 1990Jolie C. Holschen LHSN 1991Allan Huning LHS 1955William “Bill” LaMothe LHSN 1972William R. (Bill) Leistritz LHS 1961James Manion LHS 1961Marilyn Moehlenkamp LHS 1965Mark Petersen LHSN 1971Rev. Arthur C. Repp, Jr. LHS 1952Rev. Dr. Henry (Hank) Rowold LHS 1956Mavis Theassa Thompson LHSN 1974Dr. Richard Carl Vie LHS 1955Dr. Norman E. Young LHS 1952Class of 2015Steve Atwater LHSN 1984Richard Beumer LHS 1955Jim Crane LHSN 1972Dr. W. James Kirchhoff LHS 1953Dr. Paul Lange LHS Founding PrincipalConnie Teaberry-Lindsey LHSN 1988Dr. Gary May LHSN 1981Scott Negwer LHSN 1975Dr. Sheryl Reinisch LHSN 1976Dr. Brett Taylor LHSN 19841981 Crusader Football Team 1981 State Championship Football Team

Notable alumni Robert Douglas, class of 2000, former National Football League (NFL) player Bobby Joe Edmonds, class of 1982, former National Football League (NFL) player Kurt Petersen, class of 1975, former National Football League (NFL) player Kimora Lee Simmons, class of 1993, model Renell Wren, class of 2014, 4th round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) in 2019

References

External links Lutheran High School North website