About
Our Mission & Vision
St. Stephens Lutheran School was started in 1943 in order to offer a Christian education to the children of St. Stephens Lutheran Church.
Over the years, many changes have occurred in curriculum, personnel, and facilities ... however, the initial goal remains the same: we offer a quality, well-rounded, Christian education to the children of the congregation and to the children of the Hickory community.
We teach the "whole" child at St. Stephens Lutheran School, providing opportunities for academic, emotional, social, and physical growth within a Christ-centered learning atmosphere. We are committed to shaping the lives of our students by inspiring them to express the Christian values and qualities that matter most … honesty in word and deed, kindness toward others, respect for authority and trust in God.
Both teachers and parents see St. Stephens Lutheran School as an extension of their own family. It is our desire to partner with our parents on all aspects of their children’s education. Teachers are dedicated to their calling to instruct and nurture each precious child in wisdom, knowledge, and biblical truth in addition to the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
St. Stephens Lutheran School is affiliated with St. Stephens Lutheran Church, a member of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS).
We teach the "whole" child at St. Stephens Lutheran School, providing opportunities for academic, emotional, social, and physical growth within a Christ-centered learning atmosphere.
Our Mission
Centered in Christ, St. Stephens Lutheran School provides an inspiring education that empowers students to achieve their God-given talents.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be recognized as an innovator of quality Christ-centered education marked by vibrant school and community relationships.
About Our Logo
Our school logo features a Gold shield adorned with an "St" monogram. Notably, the "t" in the monogram is stylized to represent a cross. The shield symbolizes protection and tradition, while the cross-emphasized monogram encapsulates our Christian foundations.
St. Stephens Lutheran School is affiliated with St. Stephens Lutheran Church, a member of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Lutherans have established schools in our country since 1640. The reasons for opening and maintaining these schools has varied across the country and throughout history. All can be traced to six goals. Some of the Lutheran schools will exist for all six reasons, others for only 2 or 3 of them. Each is a valid reason for the establishment and maintenance of a Lutheran school.
- To nurture faith
- To grow in grace and knowledge
- To teach the Word
- To communicate and establish Christian values
- To equip for Christian service
- To reach out with the Gospel to others
