January 20, 2026
St. Paul Lutheran Ministries: School News & Updates
January 20, 2026
Welcome to our latest community update! At St. Paul Lutheran Ministries, we partner with families to nurture children for Christian lives of service and for eternity. Below is a mobile-friendly breakdown of important dates, enrollment details, and upcoming events.
⛪ Worship & Faith Formation
We invite all families to join us for worship and study.
Services: Sunday at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM; Monday at 6:00 PM.
"I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'" (Psalm 122:1)
🍽️ Hot Lunch Change
Due to school being cancelled yesterday, our lunch menu has changed:
Today (1/20): Crack Chicken Sliders
Tomorrow (1/21): Chicken Alfredo
We appreciate your understanding.
📄 Private School Tax Docs
Your 2025 Private School Tuition tax form is available to be picked up in the office. If you've paid tuition out of pocket, please stop by to grab yours if you haven't already.
🎓 Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
Just a couple of weeks until the February WPCP application window opens!
Action Items: Review your documents and make a plan to submit both your online DPI application and proof of residency to St. Paul during the February Application Window.
Priority: Returning students who apply early receive the highest priority for available Choice seats.
Need Help? Contact the school office—we're happy to assist.
🏫 Kindergarten Open House
Calling all kindergartners for the 2026-2027 school year!
When: Wednesday, January 28, 3:30-5:30 PM
What: Receive additional information and meet our kindergarten teacher Mrs. Shrum. Tours of our facilities can also be done during this time.
Planning to Enroll? Fill out an APPLICATION and/or reach out to Mr. Kelley (jkelley@stpaulappletonwi.com) if you have any questions.
📅 Key Dates & Events
March 3: PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to join us as we make plans and decisions for the remainder of this school year and for the 2026-2027 school year.
February 11: Grandparents' Day (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM). The students and teachers would like to welcome grandparents into the school to get a taste of the learning going on in our classrooms. Contact the office at 920-733-9061 or office@stpaulappletonwi.com to sign up!
January 31: Future Falcon Cheer Camp (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) for grades 3K through 3rd. No registration needed. Mini performance at 10:45 AM. Performance again on February 6 at halftime of boys' B basketball game (arrive at 5:30 PM). Shirts: $10 if pre-ordered, $12 in office.
February 12: Family Fun Night at Badger Sports Park (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM). $15 per person for 3 hours of play—laser tag, inflatables, mini bowling and more! A portion of proceeds goes to St. Paul PTO. Just let the front desk know you're from St. Paul School.
🏀 Athletics & Volunteers
Donate for Dough: Athletics is raising money through this fundraiser. Register via the link in the original newsletter.
Volunteer Sign-ups: Each family is responsible for 4 hours of volunteer time per season to help home games run smoothly. Sign up via the link in the original newsletter.
🤖 VEX Robotics
A new season of VEX is underway at St. Paul! You're invited to check out all the hard work our students are putting into their robots at any of our meets. Meets are listed on the school calendar.
💼 Job Openings
St. Paul Ministries has immediate openings:
Janitorial Team: 30-35 hours/week, afternoons and evenings. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, empty trash, maintaining cleanliness, and reporting maintenance needs. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Contact facilities@stpaulappletonwi.com
ECC Float Teacher: Full time position in our classrooms. Flexible scheduling, variety of working environments, competitive hourly wage. Contact cschulz@stpaulappletonwi.com
📆 Upcoming Events
1/23 @ 8:05am – Chapel
1/28 @ 3:30pm – Kindergarten Open House
1/30 @ 8:05am – Chapel
1/31 @ 9am – Future Falcon Cheer Camp
2/6 @ 8:05am – Chapel
2/9 @ 6:30pm – LES Board Meeting & Open Forum
2/11 @ 8:05am – Chapel
2/11 @ 1pm – Grandparents Day
2/12, 13, 16 – No School
2/12 @ 4pm – Family Fun Night @ Badger Sports Park
2/20 @ 8:05am – Chapel
2/27 @ 8:05am – Chapel
