Startup Facility Secured!

Christ Lutheran High School (CLHS), together with Zion Lutheran Church – Hiawatha, is excited to announce that they have finalized an agreement to allow CLHS to launch classes at Zion!

Resources available to CLHS include: 
     – 5 classroom spaces
     – 1 administrative office
     – 1 multi-purpose gathering space
     –  sanctuary
     –  kitchen
     –  gymnasium

Additional Highlights

Zion Lutheran Church is located in Hiawatha, just off Highway 100 and I-380, providing easy access for both urban and rural families.

Since Zion is already operating a vibrant preschool program (Little Lambs), this provides several benefits:

• The building is already equipped with proper security and has met the required inspections.

• Zion's floor plan features 2 entrances, which facilitate separate access for preschool families and high school students.

• Similarly, the layout of classrooms allows for the preschool and high school programs to operate in separate wings of the building, but simultaneously allows for integration of events as desired (i.e., chapel services, reading time, etc.).

• Zion's Little Lambs Preschool director, Kari Boyle, is open to (and excited for!) the opportunity to integrate preschool kids and young adults for service and learning opportunities.
  

Zion Lutheran Church floor plans

Terms of the Agreement

Zion has graciously agreed to lend the use of their space at no additional charge beyond the added operating expenses, estimated at $10,000 the first year. This agreement will run for three years and will be re-evaluated annually to accommodate the needs of staff and students on-site.

This is a tremendous milestone for Christ Lutheran High School. We thank and praise God for everyone at Zion Lutheran Church and Little Lambs Preschool for opening their arms to this mission and for the members of Zion Lutheran Church who are opening their space to our ongoing development. The collaboration has been a blessing, and we look forward to seeing the fruits of this partnership grow as we bring more students together to grow in Christ.