About Salem Lutheran School in Florissant, MO
Welcome from Principal
Dear Friends,
At Salem Lutheran School, we love kids. A Christ-centered curriculum is taught to children and their families. Salem nurtures the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically, to prepare lifelong servants of Christ. Daily Bible-based curriculum, and faith-integrated lessons help students build strong relationships with God, others, and themselves. Weekly chapels bring the family of Salem closer to our Savior as well as each other as we worship together.
As an accredited school by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) and the State of Missouri, we proclaim Jesus as Savior and serve Him as Lord. In Black Jack, Missouri, our faith foundation creates a welcoming community where every family experiences God’s love in action.
Stop by and see how kids are loved and welcomed. We would love to show you the great activities happening inside and outside our walls.
Mr. Marc Debrick
Principal
History of Salem Lutheran School in Florissant
In the early 19th century, a small group of immigrant German Lutherans met in a one-room log cabin in Black Jack, MO to hold worship services in their native tongue. As the small group grew, they extended a “call” to a full-time pastor in September 1848. The members chose the name SALEM (Peace), dedicating themselves to “work together in love”.
From its inception, Christian education was an important part of Salem’s ministry. A Christian day school, taught by the pastor, was started almost immediately after organization. In 1888, the first full-time teacher was called. In 1895, the brick one-room schoolhouse was built and was used as a classroom until 1950. Today, Salem Lutheran School is blessed with a large building that includes a modern gym and many technology tools.
Salem has gone through several different levels of enrollment, peaking at just over 200 in the 2010s. Today, we have shifted to a multi-age learning model, leading to the smaller enrollment numbers we serve today. The current enrollment of around 43 has generated a sense of closeness among the faculty and students, allowing us to live more fully into our identity as a family in Christ at this Lutheran school in Florissant.
Both alumni and members of Salem Lutheran Church remain fiercely committed to providing for God’s work through Salem Lutheran School – a dedicated Lutheran school in Florissant, MO.
Mission, Vision and Core Values
Mission
The mission of Salem Lutheran School is to partner with families committed to raising their children as followers of Jesus Christ by providing a setting that is both spiritually enriching and academically rigorous. It is our goal to nourish the faith and develop the abilities God has given to each student, such that they are confident in their identity as children of God and equipped to be of service wherever God might lead them.
Vision
The vision of Salem Lutheran School is to raise generations of disciples that see the world through the lens of God’s true story, acknowledge the lordship of Christ over their lives and all things, vigorously pursue lives lived in love, and joyfully and continuously hone and employ the skills God has given them for the sake of His world.
Core Values
- Salem Lutheran is distinctively Christian – all we do and teach is guided by the Christian narrative as recorded in the Scriptures and explicated by the Lutheran Confessions.
- Salem Lutheran is a refuge – we provide an environment in which students are protected spiritually, physically, and emotionally in order to guarantee the space necessary for them to grow as disciples of Christ.
- Salem Lutheran is a family under Christ – we upbuild one another, encouraging each student to be the best version of themselves.
- Salem Lutheran is responsive – we listen and observe in order to determine how best to serve the individual students entrusted to our care.
- Salem Lutheran is rooted in tradition for the sake of the future – we draw on the time-tested wisdom of our forebearers while simultaneously employing up-to-date techniques and technology.
- Salem Lutheran is hospitable – we aim to serve students of all races and backgrounds, mirroring the vision of St. John.
Alumni Association
What is the Salem Alumni Association?
The Alumni Association is composed of graduates of Salem Lutheran School who continue to be an important part of our Salem family. Alumni Association members are continually updated with all alumni news, school announcements, and event information.
Who is eligible to join the Salem Alumni Association?
Any former student of Salem Lutheran School is encouraged to join the Alumni Association.
Thank you for visiting Salem Lutheran School’s Alumni page. We are looking forward to completing our alumni database and are one step closer with your help!
We are excited to be planning an “All Salem School Reunion” for 2026!!
We would love to start gathering information from everyone so we can be in touch.