Seattle Lutheran High School

Looking for Ms. Kristin Gimelli Hemme, or Ms. GH as she is known by all her students? Either she is prepping for her next science experiment in Hope's new science lab or you'll find her hiking or journaling - soaking up plenty of time outside. Ms. GH's love for the outdoors is a natural conduit for teaching science to our 6th through 8th grade students. Ms. GH also is the 7th grade homeroom and literacy teacher. She once walked the halls of Hope Lutheran School and graduated from both Hope and Seattle Lutheran High School before earning a B.S. from MIT and a Master's in Theology from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Ms. GH might be one of the smartest people we know.

And she's back now to pass on that knowledge (and love for learning) to the younger generation. Her goal? To empower students to find creative ways to solve problems and explore the wonder of God's creation. This is the kind of top-tier approach to education that she wants to provide for her students and their families.

Welcome Ms. GH and thank you for helping to expand our knowledge!

Thank you to Hope and SLHS alum Grant Ball for returning to help coach the Hope Lutheran Church & School Eagles along with Hope and SLHS supporter Scott Okabayashi as boys head coach, joined by Jamie Cortinaz, new Hope parent, as well as Hope and SLHS alum Jacob Menashe as girls head coach. The first home games were Thursday. The girls played Zion and the boys played Lighthouse, both Hope teams taking a W! The Eagle found former SLHS girls head basketball coach, Bruce Carlson, in the gym watching the games.

Patio is done! Just need some plants and furniture. Students are loving it!

Guess who turned 80 today! Shirley Vradenburgh, that's who! And first and second grade sang happy birthday 🎂 to her. We are so blessed to have Shirley active in our Hope community. She recently returned from Seaside from the All Workers conference! She knows so many people throughout her time of service with Seattle Lutheran and Hope Church. Thank you Shirley and blessings to you on this most happy day!

All Seattle Lutheran HS Alumni, you are invited to Happy Hour with the Alumni Association. Please reach out to Ms. Vradenburgh Gwen Fraser, or Drew deVry if interested in helping or attending this event. In an effort to update their database of contacts, please take a moment to fill out this form, and please share with other alumni!

https://forms.gle/rCQmC8X2FbiUpTog6

Thank you to everyone who came to help dedicate the North campus today. Henry and Simona gave the blessings, long-time Hope Church member and Seattle Lutheran High School registrar and teacher, Shirley Vradenburgh dedicated the building. Jim Scriven, Executive Director of the NW District, lent his enthusiasm for this next chapter. And to all who have prayed, supported, lent their talents and gifts and have given resources, THANK YOU.

You're invited! Join us as we dedicate the North campus and kick off the Fall season! September 8th at 10 am. We'll begin at the main campus and process over to the north campus for the 10 am service, followed by lunch and fun games!

Everyone is welcome!

We have students in the building! Great first day on the newly renovated campus.

The North campus is ready for students on Tuesday!

More graduates last week from West Seattle High school, who were at SLHS before as sophomores. Owen will attend Gonzaga University and Rosie and Aria will attend University of Hawaii. Congratulations!