School Admissions
At St. Mark’s Lutheran School we provide a loving and safe environment which promotes traditional values. Children are not only well prepared academically but also spiritually. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are committed and passionate to sharing their Christian faith while passing on their lifelong love for learning!
St. Mark’s Lutheran School Admission
The following are the steps to take to enroll at St. Mark’s. Should you have any questions about this process, please contact Rachel Bailey, Admissions Coordinator, at admissions@stmarksmilford.org
Rachel Bailey
Admissions Coordinator
- FILL OUT AN INQUIRY:
- Interested in learning more about St. Mark’s? We want to learn more about you and what you need for your child. Please fill out this inquiry and we look forward to meeting you in person.
- VISIT THE CAMPUS (By Appointment Only)
- Open House is regularly scheduled for the last Sunday in January, from 1-3 PM – but you are welcome to come and visit any time. Contact Rachel Bailey at admissions@stmarksmilford.org to set up an appointment.
- SPEND THE DAY
- Have Your Child Spend the day at St. Mark’s (Be a Saint for a Day!) St. Mark’s allows your child to “shadow” one of our students so they can experience the academic and spiritual life. Details and dates can be coordinated with our Admissions Director, Rachel Bailey.
- SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
- Ready to submit an application? St. Mark’s will officially open applications for the 2025/2026 school year beginning January 26th, 2025. The application link will be posted here on that day. Until then, please fill out our online inquiry to let us know that you are interested!
- AWAIT ACCEPTANCE
- Each student’s admissions file is reviewed by our Admissions Committee to determine the applicant’s potential for success at St. Mark’s.
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- We want your family to be a part of St. Mark’s Lutheran School. It is our goal that no one is denied a quality, Christian education at St. Mark’s because of financial need. St. Mark’s is an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Provider and we encourage all of our families to apply. We are also able to offer additional scholarships through the Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization.
- AUXILIARY PROGRAMS
- St. Mark’s parents who are seeking services not provided by our staff do have additional options. Students requiring Reading Therapy and/or Speech and Language Therapy have access to programs that meet on campus during school hours. These programs allow students to obtain the help they need during regular school hours, thus easing the burden on the family. Our reading specialist and speech therapist will assess students at the beginning of each new year. For more information on these programs please contact the school office at 575-3354.
Life At St. Mark’s School
Chapel
Religion class is held each day in all classes: however every Wednesday all students from Preschool-8th grade attend chapel in our church, Pastor Fenker leads worship while teachers take turns teaching an object lesson to all students.
Family Fun Nights
Family Fun Nights take place every other month during the school year. Teachers pick the themes for these evenings and set up a fun, family experience. Previous Fun Nights have included: a Bonfire, Outdoor Movie Night, swimming, skating, Christmas Crafts, and a family Cornhole tournament!
Learning Fair
An annual event that has each student complete a project according to a given theme. The project is something the students work on throughout the school year and their work is displayed at the Learning Fair event. Every other year, the event is a Science Fair.
Walk-A-Thon
This event is held every Fall to raise money for our “extras” that benefit our children, but aren’t in the budget. The students take pledges and earn prizes based upon the amount collected. Items purchased in the past include everything from sports equipment to library books.
Christmas Programs
Presented each year in mid-December. Our preschool has their own Christmas Program with Pre-3s, Pre-4s, and Pre-K participating. Grades K-8 also have their own program with vocal solos and special Christmas music performed by our talented students.
National Lutheran Schools Week
National Lutheran Schools Week is celebrated every Spring with daily chapel services, daily dress-up themes, and service projects. Other NLSW events include guest speakers, Grandparents Day and the Spelling Bee!
Musicals
Stage productions are presented by the whole school (K-8) each year. Students get the experience of performing in front of a large, live audience and showcase their talents in front of parents, grandparents, and peers.
Math Camp
Math Camp is an annual event held on the first Friday in May. Grades 1-6 can participate and grades 7-8 act as helpers. We have a cookout, sundae bar, and fun math games. The students also use math skills to figure out the costs of their meals and sundaes with difficulty based on grade level. The evening concludes with a family camp out on our back field. In the morning, we have breakfast where the students once again put their math skills to work. This is an event that the kids look forward to every year.
Class Trips
A part of the seventh and eighth grade experience. Each spring, seventh and eighth graders travel to different places with teachers and parent chaperones. It is a great bonding time for the kids and a special way to learn in a different environment. Past trips have gone to Gatlinburg, Asheville, and St. Louis.
Preschool
Preschool students are not left out of the fun, they also have many events each year. These include field trips to the Nature Center, Cincinnati Zoo, and Shaw Farms, a visit from the Fire Department and other special guests, Holiday parties, and an end of the year bike parade!
