
We can't wait to hear all the funny jokes and stories tomorrow for Joke Day during #StaffAppreciationWeek2024 🌟😂🤣😂🤣


It's the last Wendy's night of the school year! We hope you can enjoy some Wendy's food tonight, 5-8pm to help support our school!


We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service in the month of May by meeting all our 8th graders! Meet number six of sixteen!
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Our 5th eighth grader as we count down to the Last Day and Closing Service!
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🌟Meet Heather Haug🌟
👋Let’s greet Mrs. Haug, our hardworking First Grade Teacher with 21+ years of experience at Emmanuel-Faith!
What does Heather love most about her position? It's building strong relationships with students, families, and staff while helping students learn and grow in a Christ-centered environment. 📚🌿
Heather always had a passion for teaching, which led her to Emmanuel-Faith in January 2002. Despite initial plans for a short-term role, she found her calling and has been a cornerstone of our educational family ever since. She also recently earned her Masters of Education in Literacy Emphasis & Reading Specialist Endorsement in December 2023 from Concordia University. 🏫✨
In her family life, Heather resides in Stromsburg and is a proud mom to two young men, Zach and Sam. Zach is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Wayne State, while Sam excels in academics and robotics at Cross County High School. 🚓🤖
Let's celebrate Heather's dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a loving learning environment at Emmanuel-Faith! 👩🏫💖 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF #TeacherLife


🌟Meet Rachel Cradick🌟
👋 Say hello to Mrs. Cradick, our wonderful 7th Grade Teacher with 21 years of experience at Emmanuel-Faith!
What does Rachel love most about her position? It's the joy of teaching her students, working with wonderful families, and integrating Christian discussions into everything she teaches. 📚🙏
Rachel is a native of York and returned after her husband's Army service. She started teaching part-time in 8th grade before transitioning to full-time in 7th grade. She also taught at Benedict and Cross County for a few years. 🏫
In her family life, Rachel cherishes moments with her husband, Tim; children, Ethan, Paige, and Lucas; and her beloved dog, Lacy. They enjoy playing board games and creating lasting memories together. 🎲🐶
Let's appreciate Rachel's dedication to education and her commitment to nurturing young minds in a faith-filled environment! 👩🏫💖 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF #TeacherLife


We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service to meet the 8th Graders - here's number four! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown


🌟 Come "Chalk the Walk" anytime this weekend to show our teachers and staff some love for #StaffAppreciationWeek2024 🌟
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We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service in the month of May! Here's our 3rd eighth grader! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown


We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service! Meet 8th Grader number two!
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Kindergarteners celebrated Earth Day by picking up trash around school. Thanks for helping to keep God's creation litter-free! 🌎♻️





We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service - 16 eighth graders to meet!
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Next week is teacher and staff appreciation week! Our PTL Officers have planned lots of fun ways for students and families to say "thank you" to our awesome staff! ✨👩🏫🍎 #TeamEF #StaffAppreciationWeek2024


Mr. Wellmann got a colorful surprise today! 😄🎉 In honor of Principal Day our PTL, along with students and staff, showered our wonderful principal with sticky notes of appreciation. Here's to you, Mr. Wellmann, for all you do for our school community! 🙌 #TeamEF #PrincipalDay




Please see the attached information about the Color Run. Register online or pick up a paper registration form in the office!


🌟Meet Richard Foster🌟
Meet Mr. Foster, or Dick, our generous Volunteer Custodian at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School! Mr. Foster has been lending his helping hand since 2007, starting back when Eldon Eklund was the custodian. He comes whenever the weather and his health will allow! 🧹 👨🔧
What does he love most about his role? It's all about the kids and the joy of volunteering to stay active and assist wherever needed.
Before his time here, Mr. Foster spent nearly 50 years in the hardware business, working with True Value and then Ace. 🛠️ He's also deeply involved in community service, driving donations to Orphan Grain Train about once a month and helping out at Wessels Living History Farm.
Dick’s brother, Bill, lives in Stanton, NE; and his sister, Jane, is at Willowbrook Assisted Living. He enjoys outdoor activities like working in the yard and taking peaceful walks. 🌳
Let's give a round of applause to Dick Foster for his unwavering dedication and commitment to our church community! 👏 #MeetOurTeam #VolunteerAppreciation #TeamEF✨👨🔧


🌟Meet Mike Neidow🌟
Let’s get to know Pastor Mike, our beloved shepherd at Emmanuel Lutheran Church! 🐑 With nearly four decades of ministry experience, Pastor Mike has been sharing God's Word with our community for almost 19 years through school chapels, Bible studies, confirmation classes, silly costumes & “elevator rides”.
What does he love most about his role? It's the joy of spreading God's message and love to people of all ages, nurturing their faith journeys every step of the way. 🙏
Pastor Mike's journey in ministry began 40 years ago after his graduation from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in 1984. 🎓 Since then, he has served in two other congregations – St. Paul in Fulton, MO, and Messiah in Lincoln, NE, before joining us here at Emmanuel in 2005. ⛪
In his family life, Pastor Mike is blessed with his loving wife, Patti, whom he married in 1985. Together, they have one son, Samuel, who is happily married to Caitlin. They've also been blessed with two grandsons, Bo and Albie, with a third grandson on the way in May! 👶💙
Let's give thanks for Pastor Mike's unwavering dedication to our congregation and the love he pours into our community every day! 🌟🙌 #PastorAppreciation #MeetOurStaff #TeamEF📖🙏


York County is in a Tornado watch with a storm anticipated at dismissal time. Together with YPS we are monitoring the situation closely. In the event of a Tornado Warning, we would follow alerts from YPS and shelter in place for safety and delay dismissal if necessary. We do plan to move forward with the 6:30 performance of the Operetta and will keep families updated through text message as needed.


The 3-5 Operetta is here!
Doors will open at 1:00 for the 1:30 performance and at 5:45 for the 6:30 performance.
If you are attending the 1:30 show, please park in the east parking lot by the playground. You may enter the east doors under the overhang in the middle of the building or through the south doors. Please do not park in the bus lane.
Both of these entrances will also be open for the evening show.
God's Blessings on these performances!


We've had some special announcers for the months of February, March, and April! Thanks to Lily, Beckett, and Landry for helping Mr. Wellmann and Miss Krista share important information with the school! They did an awesome job 😃 #TeamEF #Believe2023



