Mt. Calvary-grace Lutheran School vs. First Lutheran School

Mt. Calvary-Grace Lutheran School mission is to provide a Christ-centered education, which supports families in their Christian responsibility to teach their children about Jesus Christ, the only Savior.

With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, all of us at Mt.

Calvary Grace Lutheran School strive to proclaim, teach and apply faithfully the Word of God in all courses of instruction and in all other dealings with students and their families, in keeping with the Holy Scriptures; promote continuing spiritual growth and faithful Christian discipleship among all members of our school family, to prepare them for a life of service to the Lord; provide a quality academic curriculum in religion, language, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts, in order to prepare students for continuing their education; enable all students to develop their God-given talents by providing them a range of opportunities in the areas of Christian worship, music, athletics and drama; deal lovingly and evangelically with each student as a redeemed child of God, offering encouragement and loving Christian discipline; regard seriously the trust that families have placed in the school and to deal with all of our students in a way that reflects our role as caretakers and parental representatives; and exceed guidelines provided by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the State of Wisconsin.

First Lutheran School is a private Christian elementary school serving families in La Crosse and the surrounding area, guided by Biblical teachings and supported by First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The school provides faith-focused education for early childhood through 8th grade, helping children grow spiritually, academically, socially, and morally in a Christ-centered environment.

First Lutheran School has a longstanding history of Christian education, first organized in 1859 with the mission to nurture students in their relationship with Jesus and equip them for lives of Christian service.

The curriculum integrates Biblical truth into daily learning, emphasizing that Christ is the foundation of wisdom, knowledge, and character formation.

Dedicated faculty and staff aim to partner with families in guiding each child to know, love, and live for their Savior, valuing personal spiritual growth alongside academic achievement.

Students are encouraged to engage in worship, prayer, and Christian fellowship, fostering a loving community that reflects the grace and compassion of Christ.