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.