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WELCOME!

As a private school option located in the River Valley serving Two Years - 5th grade, 1st Lutheran School has been providing a Christ-centered education since 1853.

 

Our retention rate is high which speaks volumes that our families love being here. This is why it is important to apply early since space is limited in many classes. Below are some important dates to help your planning:

 

November 1, 2024: Fall 2025 Application Opens

January 13, 2025: Priority Re-Enrollment for Current Families

February 1, 2025: Open Enrollment begins for all Prospective Families 

 

*There is a set classroom size for each grade level. If capacity is reached in any grade level, a waitlist will be established.

 

Before you apply, please review our Admissions Brochure and our

Mission and Vision.

 

Feel free to contact our admissions team at admissions@1stlutheran.com for more information.

 

Blessings,

Kristin Basham 

Director of Community Involvement

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Tuition

TUITION

For parents, no investment could be as life-changing as their child’s education. We want you to be fully aware of what your tuition covers and other costs associated with an education at 1st Lutheran School.

 

Your tuition includes:

  • Textbooks

  • Curriculum 

  • Technology

  • Subscriptions for technology

  • Yearbooks

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Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Making Christian education available in an affordable manner has been a mission priority for First Lutheran Church since the school's founding in 1853.  This dedication to and financial support of Christian education is what already allows us to offer some of the River Valley's most affordable tuition rates.

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We know that some families may need further financial assistance to attend 1st Lutheran School. To learn more about our scholarships and tuition assistance, review our Tuition Assistance Packet here.

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If you have specific questions, reach out to Samuel Fishburn 

sfishburn@1stlutheran.com. 

SUMMER CARE

SUMMER CARE

1st Lutheran School offers a safe and fun summer care program for students age 2 through 12.

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Our elementary program travels off campus multiple days per week for field trips.

 

We enroll Early Childhood students for our Summer Care Only program as space allows; students must be at least 2 by February 1, 2024.

 

We enroll Elementary students, Kindergarten completed through age 12, for both part-time and full-time enrollments.

 

Summer 2024 dates:

June 3 - August 2, 2024

 

Rates and other information will be released by March 2024.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

1st Lutheran School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or age in administering our educational policies, programs, activities, and employment practices.

First Lutheran Church

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First Lutheran Church

1115 North D Street

Fort Smith, AR 72901

479.785.2886

1st Lutheran School

2407 Massard Road

Fort Smith, AR 72903

479.452.5330

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