Why Choose PoP
WE ARE A WONDERFUL LUTHERAN FAITH SCHOOL!
Plus we will accept students from all faiths. We are associated with five area Lutheran churches: Holy Cross, Trinity, Love of Christ, Faith, and Redeemer. We offer a tuition discount for all families who are members of our association churches (see tuition section below). If you belong to a Lutheran church that is not an association church of Prince of Peace, you may want to persuade them to join us in our efforts to reach more children and families. Our association pastors all take turns conducting our Wednesday morning chapel services. Our students visit all association churches throughout the school year to perform songs they have learned in our music program. We celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week with a different theme each day that the kids really enjoy to celebrate their Lutheran faith and our association churches promote our school and Lutheran education through their sermons and offering pancake breakfasts. Our Principal, Mr. Wolter, attends the Pastor's meeting to keep the bond strong and the communication open between our association churches and our school and he visits each association church periodically to lead the Children's Message in the sermon.
WE OFFER A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
We offer three convenient locations for our preschool program. Our Preschool Program Director is Mrs. Copeland. Our Trinity location offers Before and After School Care as well as Summer Camp Activities.
CORRELATION BETWEEN SCHOOL, CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHINGS
Children learn from repetition. Repeating the same message of Jesus' love for us each and every day (not just on Sunday) is very important in a child's life. Students of Prince of Peace read Bible stories and learn their lessons, participate every Wednesday morning in a Chapel service, and are encouraged to pray and talk about Jesus!
We asked our students to finish this sentence: "I Like Prince of Peace School because?"
"I learn math, reading, writing, and Jesus."
"We sing songs about Jesus"
"I can learn about Jesus."
"I like learning about Jesus."
"I like to hear Bible stories."
"I can pray."
"we get to learn about Jesus-that's my favorite part."
"it is about Jesus!"
"it talks about Jesus Christ."
"it talks about Jesus and God Christ."
"Because you get to learn about JESUS and other stuff."
"And you get to praise JESUS!!!!!"
"I can learn, talk, and sing about Jesus."
"we learn about Jesus and praise Jesus."
"You have the chance to talk about Jesus in class."
"We have a chance to have Christian friends!"
"We can worship freely."
"we can pray outloud."
"It is all about Jesus."
"it's always focused on God."
"I can pray."
"we get to learn about Jesus."
"We learn about Jesus Christ."
"I enjoy talking about Christ and reading the Bible"
"It's all ways focused on God and his love."
"We get to learn about Jesus!"
"I don't get teased about my faith.
I like to learn about God and his miracles."
I like to learn about God and his miracles."
"We have a chance to have Christian friends!"
"You can talk about God openly!"
"it teaches God's word."
"It's a great place to learn about god."
"You can learn about God."
"I don't get teased about my faith. I like to learn about God and his miracles."
"we learn a lot about God and read stories from the Bible."
"I learn about God."
"We get to learn about God."
"I like Prince of Peace because
we get to learn and talk about Jesus openly with others."
How wonderful so many students thought about our Savior Jesus Christ, his love for us and sharing that love openly with others!!
Jesus Knows Me...This I Love!
FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Prince of Peace Lutheran School feels like one big family! It is smaller than public schools which allows you to get to know the staff, teachers, students, and parents. Students are known by name not only by the teachers; but also by the office staff and lunchroom workers. Everyone genuinely cares for one another. Prince of Peace families are united in friendship, bonded by a common interest in teaching Jesus to their children, and share a very strong commitment to the success of their school.
PRINCE OF PEACE PRIDE HAS GROWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
Many of the parents who have chose Prince of Peace for the place of education for their own child, attended as a child themselves or attended another Lutheran school; therefore, we are now educating second, third, and even fourth family generations! Two of the teachers at Prince of Peace are actual alumni of Trinity Lutheran School! We share a pride in our school and parents volunteer hours in many different ways to contribute to its success. Please read our complete and inspiring story of how Prince of Peace Lutheran School became a reality in our "About Us" section.
CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS
"I like Christmas time at Prince of Peace because we take time to decorate our room for Advent as we look forward to celebrating Jesus' birth."
Unlike public schools, students at Prince of Peace can actually celebrate holidays! Students rejoice about things they are thankful for and pray together, the hallways are decorated with stars shining a path directing students to baby Jesus at Christmas time, room parents arrange advent and resurrection parties, and students work very hard on our Christmas Music Program. The hallways are always decorated with our children's hard work, artwork, and accomplishments. We celebrate and share our beliefs with others!
A SAFE, LOVING AND GRACE-FILLED ENVIRONMENT
"It is a place where I can feel safe because Jesus is with me."
Our building is only three years old offering a modern, clean environment for our students. It is also equipped with a security system for the safety and security of our children.
CHILDCARE & BUSING AVAILABLE
Prince of Peace offers before and after care, busing, an on-site preschool as well as two other preschool locations (one in Sauk Rapids and one in South St. Cloud) for the modern, busy family. For more details see the Policies section.
We are centrally located in the community between St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids and near Sartell to be readily convenient for our families. Directions.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Prince of Peace Lutheran School is a school of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS). In keeping with the purpose and philosophy of our school, all subjects are taught in the light of God's Word. Every child takes part in daily devotions, chapel services, evangelism, and other religious projects. Prince of Peace Lutheran School offers those subjects commonly taught at the kindergarten, elementary, and middle school levels with the addition of a religion curriculum prepared for LCMS elementary schools.
"Today I led devotions for our class. The devotion talked about the fact that we've all sinned, but we're saved by God's grace. It is wonderful to know that God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins!"
"I got to sing a solo."
"We sing songs about Jesus."
"I can learn, talk, and sing about Jesus."
"We sing songs about Jesus."
"I can learn, talk, and sing about Jesus."
MUSIC PROGRAM
Our students enjoy performing in musical productions almost as much as our families and friends enjoy watching them perform and sing wonderful, joyful songs and biblical stories.
Our music director also offers convenient, private music lessons.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Fifth and Sixth graders are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic events with schools in the Parochial Athletic Association of St. Cloud (PAA) and /or with other Lutheran schools. Prince of Peace athletic program includes soccer, girl's and boy's basketball, and track. Many of these opportunities are not offered at public schools.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
An important part of each child's school experience is extracurricular in nature. In addition to the athletic program, Prince of Peace offers spelling bee's, service projects, science fairs, career days, and Bible bowls.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
The school year at Prince of Peace starts the Wednesday before Labor Day weekend and ends the end of May. Our parents prefer this schedule to get an early start on their summer vacation. Many schools in our community are in session through the first week in June. School Calender.
TUITION
We offer half-day and full-day Kindergarten classes. Compare our tuition costs with area schools.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We are a partner with Family Financial Needs Assessment (FFNA). FFNA assists Christian schools by providing a financial needs assessment of parents who apply for financial aid. FFNA provides third party objectivity and confidentiality. Any current Prince of Peace family or new family can apply for financial assistance through FFNA.
OUR STUDENT BODY
We will try to accommodate all students interested in attending Prince of Peace Lutheran School and each school year we will re-evaluate our situation to best meet everyone's needs; however, our underlying goal is to not exceed a maximum of 20 students per class.
"I've been at Prince of Peace since Preschool, and I've made a lot of special friends in the small classes."
LISTEN TO OUR STUDENTS
Straight from the minds of Kindergartners and First Graders, I like Prince of Peace Lutheran School because...
"I can pray here" "We can sing songs about Jesus" "Around here people are nice" "I like Chapel" "It is fun and a cool school. It tells about Jesus!!" "I have friends! I like math and Jesus time." "I like Prince Lutheran School because of everything!"
FACULTY
"I get to teach the faith to the best students ever!"
Our Prince of Peace staff is dedicated, Christian, licensed teachers that offer our students academic excellence through our small class sizes and individualized instruction. Our staff begins our school year by making home visits to each family to explain what can be expected throughout the year; to answer any questions; to review policies and procedures; to get acquainted with their students and their families; and to go over room parent, librarian and other volunteer opportunities.
Teachers, you should feel very proud and satisfied as you read why our students like our school!
"I like Prince of Peace Lutheran School because...
"I have Mrs. Strohschein as my teacher!"
"I like the teacher."
"I have an awesome teacher."
"my teacher is a great teacher!"
"I like my teacher."
"I love my teachers."
"there are a lot of nice teachers."
"there are good teachers like Mrs. Jahn."
"the teacher is nice."
"They have good teachers."
"there's good teachers."
"My teacher ROCKS!"
"The teachers are very nice!"
"I have the best teacher in the world."
"It has the best teacher in the world."
"the teachers are awesome."
"of my great teacher."
"I have the best teacher"
"nice teachers."
"of the good teachers"
"we get good teachers."
"of all of the nice teachers."
"Teachers are nice."
Last Day of School May 2007 - Teacher Appreciation
Thank you for ALL you do to make our school a Great Place To Grow!
Learning for Life - Centered on Christ
OUR INVITATION TO YOU
Education is such an important part of your child's life. We invite you to consider the special opportunities offered in the Christian environment at Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Come, visit, and stay for a while...let us partner with you to make a life long, positive difference for your child(ren)...with eternal rewards!
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"
Proverbs 22:6
"Prince of Peace is committed to its kids and will go out of their way to help us."
Remember...
At Prince of Peace Lutheran School we focus on our minds -- as well as our hearts and souls!
Nurturing Minds & Spirits - Forever
We celebrate and share our Lutheran heritage through weekly chapel services, mission projects, religion classes, and prayer in our classrooms!
Prince of Peace Lutheran School4770 County Road 120, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: 320-251-1477 | Fax: 320-251-8996
Email: Office@PrinceOfPeaceLS.org
Soaring on eagles' wings - Isaiah 40:31
