Our biggest event of the year is almost here, and you don’t want to miss it! The 25th Annual LuHi Auction is coming up on November 22nd at 6:30 PM at Lutheran High School. This week's guest, Assistant Donor Advisor Carolyn Ristow shares all about what to look forward to at this event. This is our largest fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly to …

StuCo members Grace and Ryleigh join us to talk about all the Homecoming activities happening this week on campus! We cover everything from dress up days to the dance, but be sure to check the TVs around the school for more details. School Calendar with Homecoming Athletic Events: https://www.lhsparker.org/current-families Homecoming Theme: The Oly…

In this episode, we feature our first-ever parent guests! Carin and Megan are the leaders of Loving Lions, a parent-led organization at LuHi dedicated to supporting families facing life-changing events by sharing the selfless, agape love we see in Scripture. You'll hear about the many ways this amazing group serves the LuHi community. If you're int…

Today, two student worship leaders join the Pod to discuss Refuge! Refuge is our student-led worship and small group gathering, held one Sunday each month. Participants also share a meal before worship, and everyone is welcome—including parents! Tune in to learn more about this fantastic community-building event in this episode. This week's Lukewar…

This is a can't-miss episode! You'll hear wise words from Chris DeAntoni (LuHi Pod Veteran) and Emily Saulnier (LuHi newbie, but welcome back anytime!) as they answer questions sent in by their Men's and Women's Health students. This week's Lukewarm Take was sent in by Mr Fischer and is about goal setting. Send us a text Our intro, outro, and segme…

Come to Missions Night! It's September 29th from 6-8pm in the gym! If you are interested in going on a mission trip this year, be sure to attend this event. It's your chance to pick the top three trips you're interested in attending. In this episode, LuHi Senior Malea and Mr Garner share words of wisdom, their passion for serving others, and a few …

We're excited to welcome our very first alumni guest, Christopher Wong from the class of 2023! Christopher is currently studying aerospace engineering at CU Boulder. He is passionate about evangelism and has a heart for people. In this episode, he shares how he's navigating the transition from a Christian high school to a secular university and how…

Mr Loesel is back for the 3rd time on the podcast! In this episode, he shares what Performing Arts has planned for the whole 2024-2025 school year. You'll hear about some Newsies history, where Jubilate is headed on Tour, and about the new band and choirs added this year. We also ask him the 3 questions! This week's Lukewarm Take is from Mrs. Maas,…

This week, Alicia is back on the podcast! Alicia is our Dean of Women, but today, she joins us to talk about her other role as Head Girls' Volleyball Coach. She talks a little about the program and shares why you should come to watch any and all of the LuHi Fall Sports teams! This is our first episode that starts with a student reading the Verse of…

Mr Vanderhyde joins us today to talk about the verse for this school year, his new role as Pastoral Intern on campus, and ways students and parents can get involved at LuHi. Here's a quick breakdown of ways to join in Christian community at LuHi: - Refuge Worship Nights - Refuge Small Groups - Lions for Life - Thriving Parents - Parents in Prayer -…

The Freshmen Retreat is upon us! In honor of this special class bonding trip, we are re-airing our episode about the Retreat from last year. In this episode, Jonathan Schlecht discusses the goals and vision behind the Retreat. If you have a current freshman who is nervous about the day or if you would like some insight into why we start the year of…

It's the first episode of season 3! We are so excited to have Bill Brandsma back on the podcast to share some words of wisdom with the incoming senior class. Coach Brandsma teaches our Leadership classes and works closely with the seniors to help them think about leaving a legacy at LuHi as well as building skills that will benefit them in their ad…

Welcome to a brand new season of the LuHi Pod! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we're thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of conversations, including chats with our alumni. This season, we're introducing new ideas to feature more current students and we're bringing back Lukewarm Takes! We also have lots of teachers excited to be on …

It's the last episode of our summer series, Summer School with the Theology Dept! Today Marty and Craig are on the pod to talk about a Christian's battle between flesh and spirit. It's a really great conversation where we talk a little about grace, repentance, forgiveness, and sanctification, and we quote a lot from Paul's epistles. Season 3 of the…

Isaac Tewes and Tim Oberdieck are on the Pod today to talk about predestination. Although this topic can feel dense and even a little dicey, we hope you walk away from listening feeling assured about the hope we have in Christ. For some context to this episode, they recommend reading through Romans. *If this feels like homework, don't worry. Just b…

On this episode, theology teachers Jonathan Schlecht and Josh Shull, as well as science teacher Matt Buchholz, are on the podcast to talk about means of grace. At LuHi, we teach that means of grace are baptism, communion, and God's Word. They're ways God promises to give us life in the Spirit, grace, forgiveness of sins, and salvation. We have 2 mo…

We start our Summer School with the Theology Department series off with a discussion of Law and Gospel with teachers Caleb Fischer and Craig Parrott. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the discussion: "We talk a lot about Law and Gospel in Freshmen Theology. There are really three purposes of the Law: it functions as a curb, a mirror, and a g…

It's the last episode of the season and that means another Q&A episode! We cover attendance questions, upcoming summer activities on campus, and what's next for the Pod. We're taking a small break between this episode and our summer series: Summer School with the Theology Department. So, that will start June 10th. If you have any topics or teachers…

In our penultimate episode, Mr Ness joins us as our last guest of season 2! He shares about Senior Blessings and our Baccalaureate/Graduation ceremonies - two of our favorite events! This week's Lukewarm Take is from College and Career Advisor Jenna Ritter. Next week, we wrap up season 2 with a Q&A Episode. Then, we go into summer with a special po…

This year, our honors choir went on tour to Southeast Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. On the Pod, we talk with LuHi seniors Luke and Ella about the tour and their time in Jubilate. You'll also notice that the music in this week's episode is different. Throughout the episode, the regular music has been replaced with clips from Jubilate's performance…

This week on the Pod, Head of the Art Department, Mr Hollenbeck, joins us to talk about the upcoming Annual Portrait Contest. The Portrait Contest coincides with the Art Academy Capstone Art Show on May 18th in the LuHi Cafeteria from 10-2pm. All are welcome to come and go to see the artists at work on their portraits and enjoy the Capstone Art Sho…

This week, Lauren Larson joins us on the podcast to talk about the student-run newspaper the LuHi Roar. This was Lauren's brainchild so we learn about how it started, how it's going, and what the future plans are for the newspaper after she passes the baton. Check out the LuHi Roar here: https://luhiroar.org/ Our second Q&A Episode is coming up in …

For the first time ever, we have a repeat guest in the same season! Mr DeAntoni graciously joins us back on the Pod, this time to answer questions sent in from the Women's Christian Decisions classes. We cover a lot of ground, ranging from when a boy becomes a man to differences in the ways genders communicate to who should ask whom out. Plus, this…

Ok, maybe we don't cover all the things new families need to know, but we hit a lot of important topics and things new families need to know. Best resources to find answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base Canvas vs FACTs: Which is which? https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base/difference-between-facts-canvas…

This week on the Pod, Mr. Black joins us to talk about his expertise in teaching students how to ask good questions and pursue deep research. These two methods have laid the foundation for Lights Academy and benefit students across the board. Mr Black was recently a guest on another educational podcast where he shared about AI in the classroom. Che…

This week, our Director of Campus Ministry, Marty Kohlwey, joins us again on the Pod to discuss Holy Week and Easter. We hope this episode will help you prepare your hearts as we celebrate with the global Church Jesus' last days on earth, His death, and His resurrection. Easter is the Good News! Hear the hymn (Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted) Mr. …

Happy Spring Break! This week on the Pod, we are re-releasing an episode from Season 1 when our Executive Director, Dan Gehrke, came on the show to share about GI3. Here are a few updates: - Towards the end of the episode, you'll hear Dan say the campaign is in the Leadership Phase. We have since moved out of that phase, and the campaign is public!…

This week, we chatted with Lori Dillon - an expert on dual credit options and the English Dept at LuHi. Over Lori's career, she has taught nearly every English class offered at the high school level. She is passionate about her subject area and the benefits that dual credit classes offer to high schoolers. This week's Lukewarm Take is from another …

These two students may seem quiet and shy, but their artistic abilities are mighty! LuHi Seniors Stella and Caley walk us through the ins and outs of the Paper Fashion Show (https://www.paperfashionshow.com/) and share about their experience in Art Academy. This year's Fashion Show is on April 18th at the Denver Sports Castle. Get tickets here: htt…

Our dear friend Miro joins us on the Pod today to share about her new role on campus: LuHi's Mental Health Counselor. In this episode, we hope you hear what an amazing resource this will be and her heart for this program and our students. Students, you can find Ms Marriott in the Guidance Center or schedule a one-on-one meeting to talk with her. Pa…

Do you have your tickets for our spring musical, Hello Dolly!, yet? Well, if you need more convincing that you should bring your whole family to this show, you've come to the right place. This week on the Pod, we are joined by Performing Arts Director Mr Loesel to chat about Hello Dolly! We get a sneak peek behind the scenes and learn about the his…

LuHi Senior Gregory Jackson joins us this week on the Pod to share the skills he has gained from the LuHi Business Academy, how the LuHi Business teams did this year at the Stock Market Challenge, and what's next for him after high school. It's safe to say Taylor and I both learned a lot in this episode! Congrats to the success of both teams, James…

No announcements this week BUT we are so excited for this week's guest. Chris DeAntoni joins us on the Pod this week to field questions from his Mens Health students. It's a wide-ranging conversation, but there were so many nuggets of helpful advice we think you'll really enjoy it. Mr. DeAntoni also shares his background as a US Marine Special Oper…

Did you know we offer individualized help in the subjects of math and writing during all 3 lunch periods? Today on the Pod, Ms. Musick and Ms. Beran gave us the details on Writing and Math Lab. Learn how students can sign up and expect during the sessions. Plus, Mr. Zoeller joins us for another lukewarm take from a LuHi teacher! Send us a text Our …

Ms Noffze is back for a full episode to talk about: 1) how the Guidance Office helps students navigate their post-high school options 2) common stressors juniors and seniors feel while applying for college 3) ACT/SAT testing info and myths Send us a text Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find…

Welcome back to the LuHi Pod! We made it to Season 2. Our first guest of the season is the one and only Dean of Academics, Tim Thomack. He shares the new classes we'll offer for the 2024-25 school year and additions to the 2024 Summer Class Schedule. There is one class Taylor and I are especially excited about. Plus, we have a new segment at the en…

It's the Q&A Episode! Thank you to everyone who sent us questions - we had a blast hunting down answers for you. Here's the list of questions we answered in this episode: - How can parents get involved at LuHi? (https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base/how-do-parents-get-invovled-at-luhi) - What other extracurricular options are there besides Athle…

Author, motivational speaker, and LuHi Dean of Students Britt Gusmus joins us this week on the pod! We hope you hear his passion for helping boys grow into Godly men of Christian character in this episode. Winter sports are underway. Find upcoming games here: https://www.lhsparker.org/golions Connect with Mr Gusmus: Instagram: https://www.instagram…

A LuHi Christmas starts TONIGHT! (If you are listening on December 4th, that is. And if you are listening on December 5th, it's not too late because there are two more concerts on the 5th!) A LuHi Christmas is an amazing tradition and a great way to welcome Advent and prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior, Jesus! LuHi students Sophia and …

Finals are approaching, and we think this episode will be EXTREMELY helpful as students get ready for their tests. Things you'll hear: - finals are not just about a final letter grade - asking for help is more than saying, "I don't understand number 13." - teachers care about YOU - if you aren't happy with your current grade, now is the time to set…

Coach Nate Smock joins us this episode to talk about how he runs the weight room and creates workout plans for students based on their age, ability, and fitness level. We learned a ton! Don't forget to send us your questions for the final episode of the season! Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org. Thanks for listening! Send us a text Our intro, outro…

You may know her as Dean of Women but we know her as an amazing friend: this week on the Pod it's Alicia Kidston! We are so excited for you to hear our conversation as Alicia shares encouragement, words of wisdom, and suggestions on how parents can partner with our Deans Team. We're taking questions for our Q&A episode at the end of the semester! E…

Veterans Day is a big deal at LuHi! We love celebrating veterans with cards, a special chapel service, and lots of handshakes. In this episode, Mr Doebele shares a little about his dad and grandpa's time serving our country and talks about how LuHi celebrates Veterans Day. We're doing a Q&A episode! If you have a question, please email it to podcas…

Dan is back on the Pod this week to share why you (yes you!) should join us for our Annual Auction. It's our largest fundraiser of the year, and proceeds go to help offset the tuition assistance we give to families. Keeping LuHi tuition affordable is a big deal around here. If you want to learn more about tuition assistance, visit our website: http…

This week we get to chat with Bill Brandsma, Assistant AD and Head Boys Basketball Coach, about the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete and participating in high school athletics. As promised in the intro, here is Mr Ness' Eras Tour: https://youtu.be/70bNfnrPS5g?si=bISvmEGjYpNB3oFt Do you have a LuHi question? Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org …

Executive Director Dan Gehrke joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the newly unveiled GI3. We also touch on overall enrollment growth and why lower land development is our next campus expansion plan. To learn more about Greater Impact Phase 3 visit our website: https://www.lhsparker.org/gi3 If you have questions or want to be part of the in…

StuCo's Social Media Coordinator, Ryleigh Robbins, joins us to talk about Homecoming Week! This is one of the best weeks of the year at LuHi! Ryleigh shares about all the activities this week and the dress-up days. Monday: Baby Book/Mismatch Day Tuesday: Favorite Childhood Character Day Wednesday: When I Grow Up I Want to Be . . . Thursday: Bedtime…

Taylor and I agree, we haven't laughed this much in a long time. If you know Mr Zoeller, you know that this was a fun episode to record. If you don't know Mr Zoeller we are excited to introduce him to you in this episode! Listen in so we can all share 100 new inside jokes together. Want to learn more about Comprehensible Input? Check out this class…

This week, we get to chat with Mr Loesel, LuHi's Director of Performing Arts. He shares what he loves about his role, what's coming up this year in the PA world, and some future hopes and dreams for the Department. If you don't have your tickets yet for Macbeth, grab them here - it opens this weekend! - https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-sc…

All LuHi students are invited to the student-led worship nights called Refuge! This week, Mr Oberdieck shares a little about this new program. See below for upcoming Refuge dates (all events run from 7-8pm in the Cafeteria unless otherwise listed): - September 27, SYATP - outside the front doors at 7am - October 1, 2023 - October 15, 2023 - October…