2021 NLSA School Shepherd Announced!

The Lutheran School Shepherd Award was established by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) to honor a faithful pastor who provides outstanding encouragement, support and service to his school.  Pastors who are considered for this prestigious award understand and articulate a clear philosophy of Lutheran education and provide spiritual encouragement, guidance and support for the schools entrusted to their care. They …

2020 NLSA School Shepherd Announced!

The Lutheran School Shepherd Award was established by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) to honor a faithful pastor who provides outstanding encouragement, support and service to his school.  Pastors who are considered for this prestigious award understand and articulate a clear philosophy of Lutheran education and provide spiritual encouragement, guidance and support for the schools entrusted to their care.  They …

2019 NLSA Schools of Distinction

Recently, the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) Commission met to accredit schools and conduct the business of the organization. The 2019 commission accredited 131 schools at its annual meeting in July. Several of the schools were awarded special recognition as Schools of Distinction. Miriam Webster’s dictionary defines distinction as “an accomplishment that sets one apart.” This year, six schools distinguished …

NLSA Powerful Practices Webinar (9/20/2018)

Your NLSA team is excited to announce the first of many NLSA Powerful Practice Webinars which will be held during this 2018-2019 academic year.  The first NLSA-sponsored webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. CT.  This webinar will be led by staff members from Hales Corners Lutheran School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.  Principal Albert Amling …

NLSA Webinar (2/27/2018)

The NLSA team is excited to announce another one of our NLSA Powerful Practice Webinars being held during this 2017-2018 academic year. The next NLSA sponsored webinar will be held this afternoon, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 4:00 pm, CT. This webinar will be led by staff members from Concordia Lutheran School in San Antonio, Texas. This week’s webinar will be …

2017 NLSA School Shepherd Announced!

ST. LOUIS, MO – August 28, 2017 – We are pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 National Lutheran School (NLSA) School Shepherd, Pastor Peter A. Schmidt, who serves at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Lutheran School Shepherd Award was established by NLSA to honor a faithful pastor who provides outstanding encouragement, support and …

NLSA Powerful Practice Webinars (September 2016)

The NLSA “Powerful Practices” webinars for the month of September were conducted by First Immanuel Lutheran School in Cedarburg, WI. They did an exceptional job and links to their completed and archived presentations can be found below!

2016 LCMS Schools Accredited by NLSA

The National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) National Accreditation Commission met on July 27-28, 2016 in Saint Louis, MO in order to give final approval to those schools who had completed the Accreditation process during the 2015-2016 school year.  In all, 126 schools were granted Accreditation and we rejoice with them upon the completion of the process.  Well done! Click here for …