Lancaster Mennonite School

🎶 We are excited to celebrate the release of The Soil and The Seed Project's new Psalms: Bible Memory Collection — including Disc 1, Disc 2, and the accompanying booklet and artwork!

This special collection features 35 Scripture songs directly from the Psalms, 12 corresponding Little Liturgies, poetic prayer songs, artwork, coloring pages, and chord sheets designed to help individuals and families hide God's Word in their hearts.

We're especially grateful for the Lancaster Mennonite connections woven throughout the project. Several LM High School students and faculty/staff contributed their voices to the recordings, and recent graduate Olivia Zook '26 shared her musical gifts by transcribing flute music and performing on several tracks. Students who participated in this year's singer-songwriter group also helped inspire and write the song "Give Us Light, Give Us Love" and can be heard singing on the recording. 🎶🔆❤️

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this beautiful resource to life!

The entire collection is available free of charge through The Soil and The Seed Project. Learn more at thesoilandtheseedproject.org/psalms.

🏀 This week, the gym has been full of energy, learning, and a love for the game at Lancaster Mennonite's Basketball Summer Camp!

Campers in grades 3–9 have been sharpening their skills through drills, competitions, skill development, and game play led by LM Coaches, trainers, and current and former Blazer basketball players. Under the leadership of LMH Boys Varsity Basketball Coach and LM alumnus Jeff Hartenstine '99, campers are building fundamentals, growing their basketball IQ, and developing confidence on and off the court.

One of the best parts of the week has been seeing LM alumni return to invest in the next generation of Blazers. Their willingness to share their time, experience, and passion for the game is a great reminder that the Blazer community extends far beyond graduation.

Thank you to Coach Hartenstine, our alumni players, and everyone who helped make this week such a success! 🔥🏀

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☀️ Summer is flying by... but there's still time to make a change for this fall.

At Lancaster Mennonite High School, students are challenged academically, encouraged spiritually, and supported by a community that helps them discover who God created them to be.

With opportunities including college-prep academics, dual enrollment courses, athletics, fine arts, leadership development, service experiences, world languages, and meaningful faith formation, LM students graduate prepared for what's next.

If you're looking for a high school experience that's Rooted in Christ and focused on helping students thrive, now is the time to explore Lancaster Mennonite.

Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is still open, but space is limited in some grades.

📞 Schedule a tour today and see what makes LM different.

Learn more at LancasterMennonite.org/admissions

🕵️‍♂️🔎 Mystery solved! Our Detective Summer Camp campers put their investigative skills to the test last week as they worked together to solve daily mysteries, uncover clues, and crack exciting cases!

Led by LM 1st Grade Spanish Immersion teacher, Srta. Rueda, campers enjoyed hands-on detective challenges, exciting games and activities, and plenty of time to play and make new friends on the playground.

From following clues to solving puzzles, it was a week filled with curiosity, teamwork, and adventure. Great work, detectives! 🕵️‍♀️✨

🎉 Congratulations to AJ Souchet! 🎉

🏆We are proud to celebrate AJ for being recognized as a 2025–26 Lancaster County Career and Technology Center "Outstanding Student" Awards Recipient!

AJ recently graduated from the Welding Technology program at Lancaster County CTC while also completing his studies at Lancaster Mennonite High School. This honor reflects his hard work, dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in his technical training.

AJ, we are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing where your talents and determination take you next. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

🌎📚 Summer Camp Week #1: Read Around the World Camp!

What an exciting week of reading, creating, tasting, and exploring as our campers traveled the globe without ever leaving campus!

Led by LM 1st Grade English teacher Ms. Yoder and Spanish teacher Srta. Rueda, campers discovered stories, traditions, foods, and cultures from around the world through books and hands-on activities.

🫒 In Palestine, campers read My Olive Tree, a story about how olive trees connect people to one another. They created their own olive tree crafts and enjoyed hummus and pita, foods from the region where one of our teachers once lived.

🏮In Nigeria, they learned about the country's culture and made colorful lanterns.

🍡 While exploring South Korea, campers enjoyed trying mochi and learning about another unique part of our world.

🐸 Their journey concluded in Colombia, where they learned about the homeland of Srta. Rueda's family and experienced another rich culture through stories and activities.

Along the way, campers played games, made new friends, and enjoyed picnic lunches outside each day while soaking up the beautiful summer weather. ☀️

From crafts and games to snacks and stories, campers spent the week growing their curiosity, expanding their worldview, and discovering the beauty of God's diverse world together. What a fun start to summer!

🌟 Please join us in welcoming Ms. Ebenezer Wolde to the Lancaster Mennonite team as our new Elementary Administrative Assistant!

Ebenezer brings valuable administrative and educational experience through her work with Church World Service and the Lancaster County Assistance Office, where she has supported families from diverse backgrounds with compassion, professionalism, and care. Her passion for serving others, attention to detail, and commitment to building strong relationships make her a wonderful addition to our school community.

As a current LM parent with two children in our elementary program, Ebenezer already knows and loves our community. We are excited to welcome her into this new role and look forward to the many ways she will support our students, families, and staff.

Welcome to the team, Ebenezer! 💙💛

🌎🎉 ¡Muchas felicidades! 🎉🌎

We are proud to congratulate our rising 9th graders: Joelyn Blessing, Olivia Bare, Naomi Dalen, Isabel Reinford, Ethan Buckwalter, Silas Charles, Eric de la Rosa Ruark, and Carter Hundley on earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy at the Functional Fluency level in Spanish!

This internationally recognized certification validates their ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, demonstrating significant achievement in bilingualism and biliteracy. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to language learning have opened doors to greater cultural understanding and opportunities for the future.

👏 A special shout-out goes to Naomi Dalen and Eric de la Rosa Ruark, who became the first Lancaster Mennonite middle school students ever to score at the Advanced level in all four categories—Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking! What an incredible accomplishment and milestone for our Spanish program.

We are so proud of these students for embracing the challenge of language learning and developing skills that will serve them well for years to come.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 💙💛

⚾️ Congratulations to our Lancaster Mennonite baseball players who have been recognized as Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 All-Stars for the 2026 season!

🏅 Kyler Buckwalter – First Team Utility
🏅 Asher Kenkelen – Second Team Pitcher
🏅 Ian Yen – Second Team Outfielder
🏅 Reuben Gingrich – Second Team Infielder
🏅 Jackson Snader – Second Team Infielder

We are proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance on the field this season. Your LM community celebrates this well-deserved recognition!

Way to represent Lancaster Mennonite with excellence both on and off the diamond! ⚾️💙💛

Photo Credits: LMH Baseball