The Weekly News and Updates
Aug. 20, 2026
Our Mission
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School is a collaborative community where all are respected, encouraged, and challenged.
CHANGE TO DROP-OFF/PICK-UP:
North Side- Families with the last names M-Z/ Daycare vans/ North side walkers
South Side- Families with the last names A-L/ Bikers/Walkers
Why the change? We have more families with last names A-L. With the addition of the extra parking spaces on the southwest corner of the property, we will be able to que up more vehicles for pick-up.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 20 - 6th Grade & New Middle School Student Orientation, 5:30-6:15 pm
Aug. 22 & 23 - Blessing of Backpacks
Aug. 23 - Uniform Garage Sale, After Mass
Aug. 23 - Middle School Student-led Mass, 8:30 am
Aug. 24 - Meet-the-Teacher/School Pictures/Supply Drop Off,
Noon-5 pm
Aug. 24- Back-to-School Night (parents only)- 6:00 PM
Aug. 26 - First day of School!
Aug. 26 - All School Mass, 9 am
We Pray
Saint of the Month
We Learn
We are excited to partner with Kids Create to offer an After School program that will include both visual arts and culinary arts.
Class Description:
This 1-hour after school program is 1/2 culinary arts and 1/2 visual arts, centered around a fall theme. During the visual art sessions, students will improve their understanding of color theory, practice shading to create the illusion of form, and create a fun fall-themed acrylic painting on canvas. We'll enjoy taking inspiration from apples, leaves, pumpkins, and other natural objects.
During the culinary sessions, students will explore some of the season’s favorite flavors. We’ll investigate apples, discover where maple syrup comes from, and explore pumpkins and the spices that give fall treats their signature flavor. Along the way, students will practice cooking skills, participate in hands-on food experiments and taste tests, and make delicious no-cook recipes including apple nachos, a maple-inspired treat, and no-bake pumpkin cheesecake cups.
We will rotate back and forth with one week being culinary arts and the next one visual art. Our first session on September 8th will be visual art.
September 8th - October 20th
Tuesdays: (skipping Oct 13th due to conferences)
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuition: $119
Please know there are no refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions.
Ages: 3rd - 8th grade
Instructor: Miss Elizabeth and Miss Jenni
Location: St Lukes (room to be decided)
Registration:
Registration will take place on the Kids Create webpage. To register, follow these steps:
1. Visit www.kidscreateia.com.
2. Go to the Class Registration Portal
3. Choose "Kids Create - Ankeny" location
4. Click on Register, then Find a Class
5. Look for "St. Luke's After School Program - Fall Culinary & Visual Arts"
1000 Page Summer Reading Challenge
The last day to submit entries is TOMORROW, Friday August 21.
We Serve
Crossing Guard
We are in need of volunteers for our crossing walk. Thanks!