Dear Concordia Community,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Concordia Lutheran High School! This year marks our 91st year as a school community — founded in Christ and joyfully serving the Fort Wayne area.
We pray God’s blessings on each of you as we begin this year, that it may be both fulfilling and meaningful.
Theme for the Year
We begin the academic year with great energy and anticipation! Our first day of school will be highlighted by an all-school chapel service centered on our theme: Built Up… With Christ at the Center.
I encourage you to read Pastor Hoover’s blog for more insight into this theme and how it will guide our learning, worship, and service this year.
A Message to Our Students
Your success will grow from the effort and purpose you put into your learning, relationships, and activities. Some simple advice:
- Talk with your teachers.
- Ask questions.
- Eat well and get enough sleep.
- Laugh often and celebrate others.
- Put your phone away.
- Pray daily.
Student-Parent Handbook Updates
Please take a few minutes to review the highlights and changes in our 2025–2026 Student-Parent Handbook (pdf).
Key updates include:
- Attendance Policy (pages 19–23) – updated definitions and policies.
- Planned Absence Form (page 23) – now requires a parent signature.
- No Smart Glasses (page 32) – students may not wear smart glasses at school.
Welcoming New Faculty & Staff
We are blessed to welcome the following new and reassigned members to our Concordia team:
- Mrs. Bohnke – Science
- Mr. Frazier – Business
- Mr. Gerbers – Study Center
- Ms. Lintz – English
- Rev. Meyer – Theology & Dean of Chapel
- Mrs. McMullen – Study Center
- Mrs. Panning – Math (full-time)
- Mrs. Schroeder – Visual Arts
- Mr. Staub – Science
- Mrs. St. Myers – Advancement
- Mrs. Voorman – Spanish
Parent Back-to-School Night
Wednesday, August 20 | 6:30–8:00 PM
- Meet your student’s teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Presentations by administrators and counselors will be offered throughout the evening.
- Details will be emailed soon.
Retreat Day
Friday, August 22 starting at 8:00 AM
- Freshmen, Peer Ministers, and Koinonia student leaders – meet at Concordia at 8:00 AM.
- Details will be shared via email with students and parents closer to the event.
- Students not in a retreat will remain at home and complete an alternative assignment sent via email.
A Blessing
We are excited to begin this new school year together — built up in Christ and grounded in community.
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." — Colossians 2:6–7
Wishing you God’s peace and blessings,
Patrick Frerking
Principal
Go Concordia!