Running the Halls: Clothed in Righteousness
Clothed in Righteousness By Pastor Micah Glenn, Head of School Have you ever been in a situation where you did everything you could to dress up nice for an event, party, work, or even just school, only to find out that you have an awkwardly placed hole in your...
Join us at the SLHS Fall Festival 2026
Fall is in the air, and the Falcons are ready to celebrate! When: Saturday, November 14, 4:00 to 8:00 pm Where: Sierra Lutheran Campus Cost: FREE! Mark your calendars! The Sierra Lutheran Parent Association presents an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun for the...
Come Cheer On “Are You Smarter Than a Falcon?”
Are You Smarter Than a Falcon? When: Monday, October 26, at 6 pm Where: PC Center If you’re on a team, thank you for joining! We are looking forward to this fun event. Do you enjoy the fellowship of the SLHS community? The teams are set, and we invite everyone to...
There’s still a seat for you at the Christian Leaders Breakfast. Wednesday Oct. 28
To every pastor, youth leader and ministry leader who has poured into the next generation, whether in this season or seasons past: thank you. Your faithfulness matters, and we would love to honor you over breakfast this coming Wednesday. When the world feels like...
Girls Volleyball-Wrapping Up a Season to Remember
As the season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate both of our teams and everything they’ve accomplished this year. Our JV team has one game left, and they have done an incredible job. Their hard work, growth, and commitment have shown up every...
Falcons Chase Race
North Valley High School hosted the CHASE Race on Thursday, October 15th in Golden Valley. The race is unusual in that runners do not all start at the same time. There are 8 waves with the fastest runners starting in the last wave. Runners attempt to chase down the...
NIAA Class 2A Girls Golf State Champions
Sierra Lutheran Lady Falcons: 2026/27 NIAA Class 2A Girls Golf State Champions I am proud to share that our Lady Falcons won the 2A State Championship at Jackpot Golf Club on October 13 and 14. Last season, we won at regionals, but finished third at state with a...
Celebrating 25 Years of Gifts of Grace!
This March, Gifts of Grace turns 25, and we’re planning a night to remember. On Saturday, March 13, 2027, our community will gather for a festive evening of great food, a lively live auction, a silent auction full of treasures, and the fun of bidding for a good...
Hispanic Heritage Month
While learning about classroom and friendship related themes, Spanish students also celebrated Hispanic Heritage month (September 15 to October 15) with a variety of activities and experiences. Many students sampled platanos con queso fresco (plantains with fresh...
What Robots Can Never Replace: Tahoe Symphony Chamber Orchestra Moves Nearly 150 at SLHS
SLHS hosted Tahoe Symphony’s Chamber Orchestra in the PC Center on October 11th. An audience of nearly 150 enjoyed Part 1 of 4 in the performance series entitled, “BODY - What robots can never replace…”Part 1 featured moving compositions by composers Bach, Ravel,...
NEW DATE: Alumni Night, Friday, December 18
Alumni, we have been thinking about you, and the Class of 2021 made sure of it. This week we began relocating the awards on our walls to make room for a new communication wall, where parents and students can easily find forms and information. As Mr. Klubben lifted...
Guest Speakers Bless SLHS with College & Career Insights
A strong believer that knowledge is power, Mrs. Phillips is bringing in a myriad of special guest speakers to help students and parents navigate the college and career decision process. To date, admission recruiters from Jessup University, Western Nevada College...
NHS Members Step Up to Serve at First Fall Festival!
Sierra Lutheran High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) is excited to take on its first chapter-wide service project! All 61 NHS members will come together to volunteer at the school’s inaugural Fall Festival on November 14. Students have been assigned shifts...
Photography Students Step Outside the Classroom!
Following a quarter-long deep dive into composition, lighting, color, texture, and style, Photography students are now hitting the road to capture the beautiful world around them! Their first outing was to the state capitol, where the beautiful architecture, trees...
November 2nd is the day!
Exciting News for Sierra Lutheran Families! Our Middle School Is Coming! The excitement is building at Sierra Lutheran! We are thrilled to announce that applications for our NEW Middle School will officially open on November 2, 2026! This marks an exciting new...
Falcons Lion’s Race
The Falcons had a wonderful opportunity on Saturday, October 10th to run with the Lions. Legacy Christian Academy hosted the Lions Run at Empire Golf Course. The Falcons put together a team to run the 5K race. Eil Woelfel came in first place in the Men's Division...
Running the Halls | October 09, 2026
Running the Halls | October 9, 2026 Unshaken: Children of God During chapel this week, our speaker, Pastor Jed Maschke, shared a picture that brought back some great memories for me and, admittedly, was pretty good for my ego. He had been an assistant track coach...
Serve with Us and Earn Community Service Hours
Serve with Us and Earn Community Service Hours Students have the opportunity to earn community service hours and make a difference in the community by joining a local outreach organization, the Northern Nevada Dream Center. The NNDC is a faith-based organization...
Cross Country Falcons Soar
The Leo Mikelonis Memorial Invitational Saturday, October 3, 2026, was the Leo Mikelonis Memorial Invitational put on by Spanish Springs High School in Sparks. It was held at the Golden Eagle Park and Sports Complex. The course ran through the park, out into the...
MEET YOUR SLHS NEIGHBORS: Robert and LaJean Salonites
In 2020, Robert and LaJean were giving serious consideration about where to send their son, John (Class ‘25), to high school. The options in California didn’t quite match the vision they had for his education, but then the Lord put the idea of searching...
Lady Falcons Girls Basketball: Building a New Tradition
This past summer, the Lady Falcons Girls Basketball Team entered uncharted waters. As a team, we began creating new traditions while working toward building a successful program rooted in a strong, positive culture and the standards necessary to compete at the high...
Falcons Girls Volleyball Battles Through a Big Weekend
The Falcon varsity volleyball team sits at seven wins and four losses and holds third place in the league heading into the final stretch of the season. Meagan Friend played with all of her heart this past weekend, starting as middle blocker against both West...
Brag on Your Grad: Nathanael Williams, Class of 2012
From Falcon cross country to a world-record run, with twins along for the ride Running is a tradition in the Williams family. Nathanael Williams ran cross country and distance track for Sierra Lutheran from 2008 to 2012, and his mom, Robin Williams, still coaches...
The Girls Golf Team are Regional Champions!
This last Tuesday the girls traveled back to Fallon Golf Course to compete in the Regional tournament. This was the moment they had been working toward all season. With a trip to State on the line, they finished in 1st place and brought home the Regional title for...
We Want Your Input!
Digital Learning vs. Paper/Pencil Dear Parents, Staff, and Students, As we look at how our students learn best, we want to hear from you! Technology has opened up wonderful opportunities for learning, but there are also benefits to traditional paper-and-pencil...
Breakfast, Then Business: Falcons Take On Wells
The Falcons (5 and 1) play at Wells (4 and 1) tonight, Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This is a nonleague game at Wells High School. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, Oct 2, but was moved up a day. The team traveled to Wells and stayed at a hotel...
Cross Country Falcons Soar in Truckee
This past Saturday, September 26th was the Truckee Invitational meet at Ponderosa Golf Course. This year there was no frost on the 3.1 mile course, the sun was shining with a soft breeze. This was a large race compared to other races the Falcons have been...
Running the Halls | September 25, 2026
Running the Halls | September 25, 2026 Unshaken: Because We're Made New in Christ As I sit here writing this article, I'm currently fasting for a biometric workup. I typically schedule these things as early in the morning as possible, but unfortunately, the first...
College Corner: Congratulations, Tristan! Plus FAFSA Night, Oct. 13
College Corner Congratulations to Tristan Dries, Class of ’27, who was recently named a National Merit Commended Student! This means that he scored in the top 3-4% of all students in the nation in the PSAT/NMSQT test! What an achievement! Amazing job, Tristan!...
Gifts of Grace Dinner Auction
Gifts of Grace Needs You! Save the date: our Gifts of Grace Dinner Auction is Saturday, March 13, 2027! Click here for the family flyer, and save it or keep it close, since it has everything you need to know about how to help this year:...