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We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

Please remember to bring all equipment and full uniforms on your scheduled photo day. March 3 – Baseball & Track Baseball Varsity: Team, individual, and senior group photos JV: Team photo only Track Senior individual photos Senior group photo Team Photo March 4 – Softball Varsity: Team, individual, and senior group photos JV: Team photo only March 11 – Golf Senior individual photo Senior group photo Team photo  

Wrestling gear is due back at the school on Monday morning, 3/2. Coach Renee will be here starting at 8am to collect all gear in the Den. Please remember to wash your items before returning them.

The application to apply for tuition assistance from AZ Lutheran is now ready and available online. Applications are due May 15, 2026. Application is found on the Resources page of our website: AZ Lutheran Tuition Assistance

Some of you depend on Tax Credit scholarships from STOs to help with your tuition. YOU CAN BE A DONOR! Please consider this vital step. You’re helping a student attend AZ Lutheran. Questions, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

Related to the Course Selection for returning students, seniors will be dismissed early from class on Friday.  Their school day will end at 2:16pm. With the exception of those who have missing work, they will be required to stay in room 30 and finish their work. 

The Course Selection process for next school year will begin on Friday, Feb. 27. Students in each grade level will meet for a presentation reviewing graduation requirements, required courses, electives offered, and more. Students have a month before they make final decisions about classes. Students will take a photo of the guide form to help them review their options and share it with you. You can assist your son/daughter, help direct them, and encourage them so they are ready to make final choices in PowerSchool on March 26.

  The yearbook staff is requesting two things from each senior: Senior portrait Baby photo Attach both photos to one email and send to  Photos@ALAcoyotes.org  (yearbook acct)  by March 1, 2026 . Senior photo details: This photo should be a high quality, recent photo (a portrait or a favorite photo from this school year). Do not screenshot a photo from your phone. Ask the photographer and download the original, high quality JPG. This photo will be used in the yearbook and an online Senior Spotlight. Please share a photo in which your clothing follows the dress code. The baby photo: age newborn - 4 years original digital image, preferred, or a scanned copy of a print Ideas for Senior photos: Ask a friend or parent to take a photo (use a high quality cell phone camera in portrait mode, go outside). Ask a Digital Media student to take a photo for you. Schedule an appt. with a photographer on MLK Day, Presidents' Day, or on a weekend. Questions?  Contact Jenni P...

We are seeking volunteers for the Gala. Read on to see if God has given you any of these talents! Are you a baker? We are planning a dessert dash game and seeking 15 more bakers to donate a dessert that serves 10. (That's a LOT of desserts, so yes, we need you!) Or do you have a friend who's a baker? Ask if they'd donate a dessert! The ideal dessert would be served on a platter (returned to you) and elegant enough to be eaten with a fork. We have limited refrigeration space, so ideally it would be delivered to AZ Lutheran on the day of the Gala, Saturday, March 28. Learn more and sign up here. Can you make decorative baskets? We have lots of items for our baskets, but we need volunteers to make them look pretty!  Learn more & volunteer. And, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for set up (3/27), clean up (3/29), and at the Gala (3/28): Learn more about all the opportunities. Volunteering at the Gala on March 28 is your free ticket to the event. You receive a ...

GIRLS have advanced to the final four of the 2A State Basketball Tournament! Thursday, Feb 26 |  1pm   at Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) tickets at GoFan We would love to pack the stands for the game! T o allow students to attend the game, we are dismissing early on Thursday, 2/26/25. The revised schedule is below. Thursday Schedule: 8:00 - 8:30 A Period 8:33 - 8:59 B Period 9:02 - 9:28 C Period 9:31 - 9:57 D Period 9:57 - 10:23 CHAPEL and BREAK 10:23 - 10:49 E Period 10:52 - 11:18 F Period 11:21 - 11:47 G Period 11:50 - 12:16 H Period 12:16 dismissal *students bring bag lunch *when class is dismissed student to ins go immediately to the buses TICKETS: The athletic dept. is willing to pay for student tickets! AZ Lutheran students who wish to take advantage of getting their tickets paid, please meet Coach Peter at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum ticket gate by 12:40 pm. TRANSPORTATION: We will offer transportation using school vans to a limited number of students. S...

GIRLS (#6) win in OT of the quarterfinals and are headed to the final four of the 2A State Tournament! Thursday, Feb 26 | 1pm Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum tickets at GoFan streamed on NFHS (with paid subscription)

SPRING SPORTS MEETING – TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 24 All parents and athletes participating in a spring sport are asked to attend the Spring Sports Meeting tomorrow at 6pm in the gym. Following the general meeting, each team will meet separately in designated locations to receive sport-specific information: Baseball - room 14 Golf - room 20 Softball - room 2 Track - room 15

ESAs help thousands of Arizona families access Christian education. A ballot petition is underway that could restrict those options. Please stay informed and decline to sign.  Learn more at: https://azchristianschools.org/take-action/

Applications with STOs (School Tuition Organizations) will be available soon for the 2026-27 school year. Update your student and family narratives so you’re set to go. Applications are available: IBE  - February 1 ACSTO  - February 3 AZ Lutheran Assistance  - late February School Choice Arizona  - March 15 Arizona Leadership Foundation  - April 15  

Do you need help with tuition assistance applications? Come and get help! Monday, March 9, 6pm, Room 15 Register here .

Boys – Division IV, Section I Girls – Division II, Section II Date: Friday and Saturday, February 20-21 Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1826 W McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85007 Note: Clear bag policy  Admission: Adults: $20.00 Students (with High School ID): $7.50 Children five and under: Free Parking: (typically $12-20) Purchase tickets through GoFan ahead of time or at the gate Streaming: Matches will be streamed on NFHSNetwork.com (Subscription required)

Boys Quarterfinals – 2A State Tournament Friday, Feb. 20 | 7pm at home vs. Fountain Hills Family passes not valid | Tickets via GoFan Live streamed on Hudl Girls 2A Quarterfinals Saturday, Feb. 21 | 5pm Girls (#6) at Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (#3) Family passes not valid | tickets at GoFan not streamed

Reminder: Parent email surveys will hit your inboxes during the spring months. We are grateful for your feedback.

First of its kind at AZ Lutheran — Car Maintenance morning! This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill. Bring your car along with the following items: Your owner's manual The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual) The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual) Your car's jack for tire changing. Deadline to  sign up  is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

 The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, February 20. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to  sign up  before next Thursday, February 19, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

Don't miss this free workshop to help you plan for your family's future. FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING by Stacia Weinstein, former teacher, AZ Lutheran parent, supporter, and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Thursday, Feb. 19 | at Arizona Lutheran | 5-6pm. >> Read more & RSVP.

Some of you depend on Tax Credit scholarships from STOs to help with your tuition. YOU CAN BE A DONOR! Please consider this vital step. You’re helping a student attend AZ Lutheran. Questions, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

Last week, you should have recently received an email written by a parent in your child's class. This is a review of that email.

Parents and guardians, if your student is returning to AZ Lutheran for the 2026-27 school year, please complete the re-enrollment form emailed on February 6 by this Friday, February 20 . The form is also linked HERE  for your convenience. 

First of its kind at AZ Lutheran!  This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill. Bring your car along with the following items: Your owner's manual The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual) The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual) Your car's jack for tire changing. Deadline to  sign up  is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.  

Boys Round 1 – 2A State Tournament (visit this page for bracket and tickets) TONIGHT — Tuesday, Feb. 17 | at home vs. Phx Christian (#13) | 7pm Family passes not valid | Tickets via GoFan   The athletic dept is covering the cost of students' tickets! Not streamed

Girls Round 1 – 2A State Tournament (visit this page for bracket and tickets) Wednesday, Feb. 18 | at home vs. Lincoln Prep (#11) | 7pm Family passes not valid | Tickets at GoFan The athletic dept is covering the cost of students' tickets! Not streamed

The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, February 20. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to  sign up  before next Thursday, February 19, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

We are pleased to announce the Christian wedding of our teacher, Jenny Proeber, to Israel Orellana today, February 15, 2026. They have been engaged for quite some time but were awaiting US visa approval for Israel and his son. They have arrived! Please rejoice with them and uphold them in your prayers!

This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill. Bring your car along with the following items: Your owner's manual The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual) The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual) Your car's jack for tire changing. Deadline to  sign up  is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

There is no school on Friday, February 13, or Monday, February 16. School resumes Tuesday, February 17, with a late start. 

The AZ Lutheran Mission Club is hosting another pizza lunch to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The next pizza lunch will be on Friday, February 20. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, February 19, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice.

  The yearbook staff is requesting two things from each senior: Senior portrait Baby photo Attach both photos to one email and send to  Photos@ALAcoyotes.org  (yearbook acct)  by March 1, 2026 . Senior photo details: This photo should be a high quality, recent photo (a portrait or a favorite photo from this school year). Do not screenshot a photo from your phone. Ask the photographer and download the original, high quality JPG. This photo will be used in the yearbook and an online Senior Spotlight. Please share a photo in which your clothing follows the dress code. The baby photo: age newborn - 4 years original digital image, preferred, or a scanned copy of a print Ideas for Senior photos: Ask a friend or parent to take a photo (use a high quality cell phone camera in portrait mode, go outside). Ask a Digital Media student to take a photo for you. Questions?  Contact Jenni Petersen (Petersen@ALAcoyotes.org) or Jen Bode (JBode@ALAcoyotes.org).

The gifts from our Amazon Wish List are rolling in—almost half have been purchased already! Thanks to all who've donated so far. These will be wonderful additions to our auction baskets at the Gala. Tax deductible gift: Because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization , your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. When you purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List, it is considered an "in-kind" (non-cash) donation . To claim this on your taxes, you should keep your Amazon purchase confirmation as proof of the item's cost, as the IRS requires donors to determine the "fair market value" of non-cash gifts. Additionally, we will provide a written acknowledgment for your records to help you with your annual filing. Question: One Amazon gift arrived from Cassy (England) Forbis & Matt Forbis, but we don't have a way to thank them. If you know them, please reach out to them to thank them on our behalf, and let us know so we can send them a w...

Join the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments for an action-packed, interactive recruitment event and discover if a career in public safety is right for you!  When: Saturday, March 7th, from 9 AM to 12 PM Where: Phoenix Fire Training Academy, 2425 W. Lower Buckey Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Here's what you can expect:  Simulated Scenarios: Realistic simulations of police and fire operations.  Equipment Demonstrations: Get up close with cutting-edge police and fire equipment.  Meet & Greet: Talk directly with current Phoenix police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and crime scene specialists. Learn more at joinphxpd.com/events

First of its kind at AZ Lutheran! Car Maintenance morning This event is important to anyone who drives a car. For the first time, Build Up will lead a car maintenance event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00am to noon. Learn how to change tires and to change your oil. Our mentors are ready to guide you in gaining this life skill. Bring your car along with the following items: Your owner's manual The proper amount and kind of oil (refer to your owner's manual) The proper oil filter (refer to your owner's manual) Your car's jack for tire changing. Deadline to sign up  is Thursday, February 19, at 3:00pm.

If you have a student who is a junior, has a 3.75 GPA or higher, and your family income is $65,000 or less, QuestBridge offers a great college prep program with high-value scholarships available. If you think your child might qualify, check out the QuestBridge website . Application deadline is March 24, 2026.

Dear families, A petition effort is currently underway that could significantly limit Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) and negatively impact families across Arizona who rely on school choice to access Christian education. This effort will require over 255,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. We want our Arizona Lutheran families to be well informed before you are asked to sign. The most important step right now is simple: families must understand what is at stake and decline to sign. Learn more at  https://azchristianschools.org/take-action/ Please contact Principal Rosenbaum or me with questions. —Doug Meyer AZ Lutheran President

Girls 2A State Basketball Play-In Game Feb. 12 | at home | 6pm Family passes not valid | purchase tickets at the door using cash or card Streamed on our Hudl channel The streaming info — that's for the grandparents and friends who live out of State. If you live in AZ, let's fill the stands! We need the Hype Zone to be loud!

Benjy Wells has informed us that he is returning the call to Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. We thank the Lord that he will remain teaching at AZ Lutheran!

Boys State Basketball Round 1 – Copper Div. State Tournament Feb. 11 | at Valley Christian | 7pm tickets via GoFan streamed on VCS Hudl channel The streaming info — that's for the grandparents and friends who live out of State. If you live in AZ, let's fill the stands! We need the Hype Zone to be loud!

What's new this winter? Watch the latest video update   from President Doug Meyer, including... Baptisms!  Scholarship blessings Athletic highlights  Spring events

Boys enter the Copper Div. State Tournament Feb. 11 | at Valley Christian | 7pm tickets via GoFan Girls 2A Play-In Game (NEW start time) Feb. 12 | at home | 6pm Family passes not valid | purchase tickets at the door using cash or card

Applications with STOs (School Tuition Organizations) will be available soon for the 2026-27 school year. Update your student and family narratives so you’re set to go. Applications are available: IBE  - February 1 ACSTO  - February 3 AZ Lutheran Assistance  - late February School Choice Arizona  - March 15 Arizona Leadership Foundation  - April 15

Our Mission Advancement Dept. has organized several free workshops to help you plan for your family's future. 1️⃣  FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING by Stacia Weinstein, former teacher, AZ Lutheran parent, supporter, and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Thursday, Feb. 19 | at Arizona Lutheran | 5-6pm. >> Read more & RSVP. 2️⃣  ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS by Reliant Law Group, owned and operated by AZ Lutheran alumni. Choose from two dates: Wednesday, Feb. 11 | at Emmanuel Lutheran in Tempe | 9:30am Thursday, March 5 | at AZ Lutheran | 6pm >> Learn more & RSVP.

  We host a website for you to view & download event and sports photos. View the 2025-26 photo collections at  https://sites.google.com/alacoyotes.org/ala-school-photos/home A variety of photographers (including students and staff) contribute. Grandparents Day and  Senior Night photos  have recently been added. Free to download and share! We will continue to add photos, so bookmark it and visit often.

We are looking for a bus driver who can drive the East Valley morning route. Pick up vehicle at school; route begins at Pilgrim in Mesa at 6:45am and stops at Emmanuel in Tempe on the way to Arizona Lutheran. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. No special license required. Please inquire at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org

Girls – Division II, Section II Date: Saturday, February 7 Location:  Moon Valley High School 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85029 Boys – Division IV, Section I Date : Saturday, February 14 Location:  Buckeye High School 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 Admissions Adults: $12.00 Students (with High School ID): $6.00 Children five and under: Free

Take a couple minutes to watch this wrestling highlight reel by sibling wrestlers, Ben & Ella Parsons— a glimpse of the heart our wrestling team has shown all season. Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook Watch on Instagram And now, we’re heading into the post-season. Let's Go 'Yotes! Mark your calendars: 📍 Sectionals: February 7 (girls) 📍 Sectionals: February 14 (guys) 📍 State: February 19–21 Come out and support our 'Yotes on the mats!

Some of you depend on Tax Credit scholarships from STOs to help with your tuition. YOU CAN BE A DONOR! Please consider this vital step. You’re helping a student attend AZ Lutheran. Questions, contact Michelle Meyer. Admissions@ALAcoyotes.org 602-268-8686 x140

Baseball, Golf, Softball, & Track Register your child for the 2025–26 spring sports programs using a single registration link . If your child has already been registered at any point during the school year, no additional registration is required. To add or change a sport to an existing registration, please contact Mrs. Solofra at Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org for assistance. Important: All athletes must have a valid 2025–26 AIA Sports Physical on file to participate. Registration Steps: Click here if you already have an existing ArbiterSports account. Click here if you need to create a new ArbiterSports account.  

If your child is considering attending ASU in the future, you may want to arrange a campus visit. Spring of junior year or even sophomore year is a great time for a visit. ASU offers two types of visit opportunities: Experience ASU and Sun Devil Days. To participate in these visits, see this website for more information and to register.

Is your teen interested in a career with animals and wildlife? The Phoenix Zoo is offering a Teen Career Conference on Saturday, February 21. Highlights include 30-minute job rotations with Phoenix Zoo staff, a walking tour, an expert panel, and a resume-building workshop!  There is a $30 fee for the day. Click here for more information and registration. Space is limited, so register soon!

The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC) provides college fairs for you to attend free of charge to find out more information about college options. There are several spring fairs coming up in Arizona - Phoenix East on Feb 28 , Phoenix West on March 1 , or Tucson on March 2 .  Over 50 colleges and universities will be represented. Fairs are a great way to collect information and talk with admissions counselors about a wide variety of schools, all in one location. Fairs are free, but do require advance registration. Click on the links above for more information and to register.