Red Hill Lutheran School

What a wonderful start to the school year it has been! Our campus is full of energy, new friendships, learning, and so many exciting opportunities for our students. As we settle into the rhythm of a new school year, we are grateful for the joy and excitement our students bring to campus each day.

We are especially excited for Soaring Together, a special morning designed for our parents to connect, be encouraged, and hear from Dr. Leslie Smith as she shares about The Joyful Difference. This will be a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and be inspired together as a community. Soaring Together will take place Tuesday, September 15, from 8:30–9:45 a.m.

We are also excited to begin Coffee with the Co-Principals! These gatherings are simply a time for you to come spend time with us, hear what’s happening around school, talk about our students, and mingle with other parents. Our first Coffee with the Co-Principals will be Tuesday, September 29, from 8:30–9:45 a.m. We hope you’ll join us for coffee and conversation!

Thank you for continuing to partner with us and for entrusting your children to our care. We are blessed to walk alongside your families as we help our students learn, grow, and deepen their relationship with Christ. We are looking forward to all that this year has in store for our RHLS community!

With gratitude,
Jamie Hernandez & Matthew Smith
Co-Principals

7: No School: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

9: Forest Home Winter Camp Parent Info Night 6:00 p.m.

10: Garden Visits Begin for K-5 Classes (Volunteer Opportunities Available)

11: Middle School Fall Social: Movie Under the Stars 3:00-5:00 p.m.

13: Teacher / Staff Dedication - FAMILY Sunday & Ministry Expo 10:00 a.m.

14: Art Sessions Begin for K-5 Classes

Room Parent & RHLS Volunteer Meeting 8:30 a.m.

15: Soaring Together: Joyful Difference With Dr. Leslie Smith (Parent Talk) 8:30 a.m.

16: Make-Up Fall Picture Day 10:50 a.m.

18: Non-Student Day (Childcare Camp included with Daycare plans)

Orange Lutheran Preview Day - 8th Graders

Women's Bunco Night 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

25: Preschool Morning Muffins 8:15-8:55 a.m.

26: Preschool Family Playdate 10:00 a.m.

29: Coffee With The Co-Principals

9: Speech & Language Screening

13: School Board Meeting

19-21: Off Campus Learning (6th: AstroCamp & 7th: Catalina)

25: Oktoberfest & Trunk-Or-Treat

29-30: Parent Teacher Conferences

It’s time for after school enrichment! Sign up your child for the first Fall session! Classes run Sept. 7 - Oct. 23 and include fun options like Roller-skating, STEM, Musical Theater, Chess, Pottery, Lit Lab and MORE. We are so excited for another fun year of enrichment!

Check out the Classes Here!

Calling all 5th–8th grade students! Sign up for Fall Sports and join our Boys Flag Football or Girls Volleyball teams. Varsity for 7th–8th grade begins the first week of September, with JV for 5th–6th grade starting in mid-October. Playing for RHLS is about more than competition: it’s about teamwork, sportsmanship, character, and representing our school and faith with pride. Ready to play? Visit THIS LINK for the game schedule and registration.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Red Hill families! May you and your child’s experiences here at Red Hill Lutheran be God-filled with enriching social/emotional, cognitive, and faith -filled growth. we are in service to our Lord and in partnership with you to guide and assist your child to stretch and grow to their fullest potential as God has intended. In addition, a special “Thank You” and warm welcome to our returning families for continuing to entrust your children to our care and congratulations to all our younger siblings whose turn has finally arrived!

Bring your preschool child and enjoy a muffin and fellowship with other preschool families in the CLC! This is an Open House styled event, and all preschool families are invited to join. Come enjoy a muffin and then drop off your kiddo for class.

RHL Preschool Family Fall Playdate on the RHL Playground | 10:00am to 11:30am

All Preschool Families are invited to join us for this fun and casual connection event! While the kids play, parents and families will have the chance to chat and connect with each other, our RHL Preschool Staff and our T.O.T.S. Early Childhood Ministry Staff. No registration is required. Contact Beth Stoffregen for more information.

2: Mrs. Dawn Wright - 2nd Grade Teacher

3: Miss Sydney Jones - Support Staff

4: Ms. Tisha Giraud - Weekend Custodial

9: Mrs. JJ Zapata - School Nurse

12: Mr. Aden Alvarez - Support Staff

15: Caroline Hoppe - Support Staff

18: Mrs. Diana Blocker - Spanish Teacher

20: Ms. Joceline Islas - Paraeducator

27: Mr. John Dovenmuehler - 4th Grade Teacher

29: Mr. Jason Harney - Choir Director

Dear Red Hill Lutheran School Families,

We are off and running with the 2026-2027 school year! It has been a great and truly blessed

beginning as we have gathered to learn, meet friends, and worship as a school community.

Thank you for your support and prayers for RHLS!

Once again, allow me to extend a heartfelt invitation that if you do not have a church home, you

are welcome to worship with us and be a part of our Red Hill church community.

Beginning on Sunday, September 6th from 9:15am to 10:00am, we are offering a four-session

class entitled, “Foundations: Called to be God’s People.” The Ministry and Mission of Red Hill

Lutheran Church and School. This course will examine the nature of the Christian church

generally, as well as the mission, values and commitments of Red Hill Lutheran Church

specifically. We will explore questions such as: “Why does the church exist?” “What is the

purpose of the church today?” “Why is it important to be a member of a local church?” The

“Foundations” class will meet in the Christian Life Center (CLC) and concludes on Sunday,

September 27th.

If you have been thinking about joining Red Hill Lutheran Church, or have questions about the

ministry of our church, you are invited to join us for this important class, as we welcome you

into the Red Hill family!

Additionally, you are welcome to join us on Sunday, September 13th for a ministry fair that will

provide information about our various ministries, as well as opportunities for you and your

family to serve our Lord through the Red Hill Church and School community!

During the 10:15am worship service, we will welcome and bless the RHLS teachers and staff. It

will be a great day!

As always, if there is any way we can serve you or support you in your spiritual lives, do not

hesitate to call upon us. You are in our prayers!

Have a great September! May our Lord continue lead you as you follow Jesus.

Grateful for you,

Pastor Seth Britton

Join us for one of our favorite Sundays of the year! Explore the many ministries of Red Hill Lutheran Church & School, meet ministry leaders, enjoy delicious treats, family activities, raffle prizes, and discover how you can get connected. Pick up a beautifully designed ministry guide at each table, complete your stamp card for a chance to win prizes, and find your next step in the life of our church. There’s a place for you here! For more information contact Stephanie McArthur at smcarthur@redhillchurch.org

September teaching series from the Old Testament

T.O.T.S. Early Childhood Ministry provides a nurturing environment for Christ’s littlest disciples—ages six weeks to five years—to play, learn about Jesus, sing praises, and grow excited about joining the worshiping community. Our teaching series, "Love Roots," traces the story of God's redemption promise from the tree in the Garden of Eden to the shoot from the stump of Jesse. This month we are focusing on the stories of David, praising God our Creator, and playing our way through His epics of old!

September Teaching Series from the Book of Exodus on Moses

K.I.D.S. Ministry brings elementary-aged kids together on Sunday mornings to Know Jesus, Impact the world around them, become Disciples of Jesus and Serve others - K.I.D.S. This month, through the story of Moses and the Israelites in Exodus, kids will discover that God is always the help we need!

September series from the Old & New Testament on Friendship

Middle School Ministry meets every Wednesday in September from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Peter’s Parish. Led by Mr. Tim and Miss Noah Rivera, middle schoolers gather to spend time together, learn about Jesus, and grow closer together. Interested in checking it out? Want to help out some evenings? Talk to our wonderful youth group leaders! This is also a great opportunity to invite students who are looking for community to join.

In this 4-week series, we’ll explore the words and stories of Jesus, the disciples, Paul, Timothy, David, and Jeremiah to help us understand what authentic friendship can look like. Together, we’ll discover that real friends choose each other wisely, show each other grace, comfort each other, and help each other grow.

Wednesday, September 9th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Peter’s Parish

Red Hill Lutheran youth are headed to Forest Home Christian Camp for Winter Camp, January 15–18, 2027! Parents are invited to a no-pressure Winter Camp Info Night on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Peter’s Parish to ask questions, learn about camp, and begin planning for this meaningful investment in their student’s faith. Students will still have youth group during that first hour with our youth leaders!

Sundays, 9:15am to 10:00am, inside Peter’s Parish

Student Ministry Confirmation is starting back up for middle school and high school students who want to grow in their faith through God’s Word, Lutheran teaching, and honest conversations about life and faith. This year’s Confirmation classes will formally begin on Sunday, September 20th, from 9:15am to 10:00am inside Peter’s Parish, and this two-year course is geared specifically for 7th and 8th grade students. Students are encouraged to bring their questions, grow in community, and deepen their understanding of who God is; for more information, please contact Tim Rivera.