Monday, September 8
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 7 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Prayer Club at Lunch
Tuesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 10
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 7 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
7:00 – 8:00 pm – LEST Zoom Meeting
Thursday, September 11
7:00 pm – Zoom PTL Meeting
Friday, September 12
9:00 am – All grades drop off at the Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
Looking Ahead…
Monday, September 15
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 7 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Prayer Club at Lunch
3:10 – 3:50 pm – KM Club at McLean Park
Tuesday, September 16
Wednesday, September 17
Photo Day – Formal Uniform Required
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 7 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:10 – 3:50 pm – KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, September 18
6 – 8 pm – Curriculum Evening at Elementary School
Friday, September 19
Pro D Day – No SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Saturday, September 13th, Hope Neighbourhood Carnival, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
A fun Fall Carnival celebrating the anniversaries of the church and school while promoting ourselves within the greater Tri-Cities community is being planned. This event will also serve as a back-to-school family event and will include games, pony rides, inflatables, food and tons of fun!
A few volunteer opportunities remain for parents and high school students. Please view this Fall Carnival signup sheet and sign up where you are able. We need the help of many to make this a successful public event. Any questions, please email Lisa Klym at .
Carnival Volunteers – PLEASE NOTE
A short meeting is required for each person volunteering at the Carnival. Please view this link and select the option that best fits your schedule.
KM Club
The KM Club needs your help! We have the following volunteer opportunities coming up:
- We have three volunteer opportunities on Tuesday, September 9th at 8:45am. We will meet right after drop-off at the elementary in the Connection Rm (check in with the school office), assemble the wristbands, and prepare all necessary materials for the upcoming fall KM Club. This will take approximately 2h, and your help will be invaluable in enabling this popular program. Interested volunteers, please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or
- KM Club needs volunteers! The success of this popular event depends on the help of our parents, and it is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run. Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in THIS LINK
Hot Lunch Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for the upcoming Hot Lunch dates. On Hot Lunch dates, volunteers are needed to assist our Hot Lunch provider, Fuel Catering, and distribute lunches to the classes.
See the following link to sign up:
Lunch Supervision
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign-up Term 1 2025
Individual Student Photo Day
Wednesday, September 17 will be Individual Student Photo day for both elementary and middle school students. Photos will be taking place at the Elementary School campus.
Students are to be dressed in formal uniform. Please review the school’s uniform policy in these two links:
LEST 2026 Information Session
We’re excited to announce the return of the LEST!!!!! Each year, Middle School students have the opportunity to travel to Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, to compete with other Lutheran schools in a variety of events. Schools come from Washington State, Oregon, California and sometimes Utah!! We are the Canadian representatives!
The tournament is a meaningful way to glorify God through sports, music, arts, drama, science, and academics.
There are many events for students to express interest in, and we encourage families to explore the options together.
Key Dates to Note:
- Information Zoom Session: Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM. This session will cover everything you need to know, including projected costs, hotel details, parent volunteer and chaperone roles, and how event selection works.
- Commitment Deadline: Friday, September 26 at 5:00 PM
Students who opt not to go will still have classes back at the Middle School campus.
A Zoom link:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 617 9832 9388
Passcode: Hope
Please feel free to look at the main website here: https://lestnorthwest.org/
Hot Lunch Ordering is Open
Ordering dates September 2nd, 9:00 am, and will close September 10th!
For returning families with accounts PLEASE ENSURE you select your child’s CURRENT Grade and Classroom to avoid lost orders!!!!
For new families please see below for details on how to set up your account.
Ordering tips – pre order your meals for the term so you won’t miss the weekly deadlines.
FOR NEW FAMILIES… HOW TO REGISTER:
- Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran
- Click the “Register Here” button. The system will guide you through.
- After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order
- Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.
ORDERING DETAILS:
Online ordering will open on Tuesday, September 2nd and will close 7 days prior (Fridays at 9:00 am) to the scheduled hot lunch date. Ordering will close at 9:00 am on September 10th for the September 12th hot lunch.
A full school year of ordering is now available. Optionally, please feel free to order weekly or monthly.
Please ensure that you have PAID for all orders, as this system will NOT include UNPAID orders to our reports.
All credits from the 2024 -2025 school year have all been rolled over. It is posted on your account.
If you need assistance with ordering, please contact Fuel Catering directly at please remember to include your name, school name, student name and class.
KM Club Announcement
Kilometre Club is back!
This fall we are, again, conducting a 6-week run/walk around McLean Park starting Monday September 15 and going until Wednesday, October 22 from 3:20 – 3:50 pm. The events will take place immediately after school, with warmup starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:30 pm at McLean Park. Participants must register by Thursday, September 11 using this online form: KM CLUB REGISTRATION
At the end of the year, runners will receive “Milestone Tokens” based on the total amount of KM run.
While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term!
Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!
Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children. Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club. However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer.
Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club. Please see the volunteer descriptions below and the sign-up link to register for volunteer opportunities.
Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.
Clubs Are Back at Hope Lutheran Christian School at the Middle School Campus!
We’re excited to kick off another year of engaging in extracurricular activities. Here’s what’s coming up:
Robotics Club: Robotics Club returns this fall and will help determine our LEST Robotics teams. Due to high interest, space is limited. Priority will be given to Grade 7 and 8 students. The club meets on Thursdays starting September 18. We’re thrilled to welcome former Grade 7 teacher Mr. Yu once a month to support students with robotics questions. Additional staff will be present during build time for the other weeks.
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/oLfCTVSRsF4ezMVi6
Homework Club: Need a quiet space to catch up on schoolwork? Homework Club is available Mondays after school, beginning September 15, in Ms. de Lange’s room, until 4:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing students get involved, explore their interests, and build community through these clubs!
Faith and Family Night
The BC Lions are inviting churches from across the Lower Mainland to gather on Friday, October 4, as they host the Calgary Stampeders at BC Place at 4 pm!
Ticket Information
- Adults: $25 (with $10 donated to World Vision)
- Children: $15
- After the game, the team chaplain and several BC Lions players will share how their faith impacts their lives.
Tickets are available online here: BC Lions Faith and Family Night Tickets
Please note: This is a community event, not a school activity. There will be no teacher or chaperone supervision. Parents and guardians are responsible for the transportation and supervision of their children.
Walk for Water
The following day, the BC Lions and World Vision are also hosting a 6K Walk for Water in Langley. This event is separate from Faith and Family Night, and we will not have an official Hope Lutheran team, but families are welcome to register individually and take part, raising money for a great cause and being outdoors!
More details here: World Vision BC Lions Walk for Water.
Players Nathan Rourke, Jevon Cottoy, and James Butler are expected to participate!
PTL News
PTL Executive Member
- Work with a wonderful team of Parent Executives to help support PTL Events and Initiatives.
- Share ideas with the team
- Light admin duties
- Communicate with School Admin Staff on behalf of parent community
- Open to training & mentorship – no prior experience needed; guidance will be provided!
- All PTL Executive Members will automatically earn their hours for each term
PTL Meeting Minutes – June 5, 2025
Attending PTL meetings is a great way to connect with the rest of the school community and stay in the loop of important School/PTL events. June 5, 2025, PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here. The meeting recording is also available for view by emailing your request to .
Community Relations News
Saturday, September 13th, Hope Neighbourhood Carnival, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
A fun Fall Carnival celebrating the anniversaries of the church and school while promoting ourselves within the greater Tri-Cities community is being planned. This event will also serve as a back-to-school family event and will include games, pony rides, inflatables, food and tons of fun!
Newsletter Submissions
Submissions are open for the October newsletter.
HLCS has existed for 30 years and has impacted many families – we want to hear your story of impact. How has Hope Lutheran Christian School encouraged and impacted you and your family? Have you been a recipient of care and compassion from our community; have you come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the ministry of HLCS? Please share your stories of impact with us and we’ll feature your inspirational experience (please specify if you’d like to remain anonymous).
Share your stories with us. Submissions for the Newsletter to .
