St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
Steeleville, Illinois
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St. Mark's Lutheran School
 
 Since being established in 1878, St. Mark’s Lutheran School has educated thousands of students from Steeleville and the surrounding area. Over 130 years of strong academic, spiritual, and co-curricular excellence have been enjoyed by St. Mark's students; thanks to St. Mark's many dedicated pastors, principals and teachers through the years.  Currently serving around 160 students, St. Mark's is accredited through National Lutheran Schools Acreditation and recognized by the state of Illinois.
 

 

St. Mark's Lutheran School provides a Christ-centered education

that ministers to the whole child through:

1) quality teaching;

2) spiritual enrichment

3) a variety of co-curricular and extra- curricular activities. 



 (1) Quality Teaching

 

  • Highly Qualified Teachers
  • Experienced Teachers
  • Current Curriculum
  • Bi-Yearly Standardized Testing    
  • Modern Computer Lab
  • School Library

 

 

 

 

     

 

      (2) Spiritual Enrichment

 

  • Daily Class Prayer
  • Daily Class Devotions
  • Religion Curriculum
  • Chapel With Guest Speakers
  • Church Christmas Program

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

          (3) Co-Curricular Activities


  • Music Program:
    • St. Mark's School Choir (5th - 8th Grades)
    • Mixed Class Choirs (Kinder. - 4th Grades
    • Band Class

 

  • Sports Program:

                  Boys Cross Country

                  Girls Cross Country

                  Boys Baseball

                  Girls Softball             

                  Girls Volleyball

                  Boys Basketball

                  Girls Basketball

                  Boys Track and Field

                  Girls Track and Field

                  Cheerleading

 

 

 

 

  • Competitions:

                  Art

                  Music

                  Spelling

                  Literary Performances

                  Young Authors

                  Science Fair

                  Geography Fair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Field Trips

 

  • School Musicals and Special Programs

 

  • Junior Beta Club

 

  • Church-Sponsored Events

 

  • 8th Grade Class Trip

  • Pre-School Program

    • Ages 3 and 4
    • Qualified Early Childhood Staff
    • Schedule Options Available
    • Morning 1/2 Day Sessions
    • Extended Care is Available

     

    Latch Key Program

    This program is for the parents of the students in attendance at St. Mark's Lutheran School who need to drop off their children prior to the start of school and/or are unable to pick up their students after the normal dismissal of school.

     

    Hot Lunch Program

    St. Mark's Lutheran School offers a "Class A" type lunch program each full day of school.  This program meets all federal and state requirements.  St. Mark's Lutheran School enjoys an excellent reputation in the Steeleville community in regards to the lunch it provides its students.

     

    Transportation

    Bus transportation is provided by Steeleville Public School District #138 for students within the district.

     

    Parent - Teacher League (P.T.L.)

    Each parent of St. Mark's Lutheran School is entitled to membership to the P.T.L., which provides many resources to the school.

     

    Tuition

    A yearly registration fee is charged to each student that enrolls at St. Mark's Lutheran School.  Tuition can be paid in full at registration or a monthly payment plan is available.  Financial aid opportunities exist for those students with a demonstrated financial need.  Financial aid is handled on a case by case basis as funds allow.  To find out the current tuition rate and registration fee at St. Mark's, please contact the school office at 618-965-3838.