Week of September 7, 2026

Prayer Requests

• Pray for our teachers and students

• Pray for our college students

• Pray for our school

• Pray for our troops at home and abroad

• If you have a prayer request, please call or email the school office: hsoffice@cnlutheran.org.

Chapel Services

• Our weekly chapel service will be held on September 9 @ 9:45 am in the gym.  

  • Pastor- Snoberger 

  • Acolyte- Daisy C  

  • Greeter- Aubrey R   

Upcoming Events 

• Save the Dates! 

  • Homecoming Dance- October 3rd

  • Winter Ball- December 19th

  • Prom- April 10th (Juniors and Seniors) 

• The LCMS High School Youth Gathering is November 20-22, 2026 and will be held at the Younes Center in Kearney. Interested High Schoolers may register here: https://ndlcms.org/dyg/

Sports and Activities

• 🏐 VOLLEYBALL

  • Varsity Volleyball Triangular @ GILH on September 8th at  5:30pm 

  • JH Volleyball @ Palmer on September 10th at 4pm 

  • JV Volleyball @ Osceola on September 10th at 6pm 

  • Varsity Volleyball @ Osceola on September 10th at 7pm 

  • Varsity Volleyball Tournament at Harvard on September 12th at 9am 

• 🏈 FOOTBALL

  • Varsity Football @ Lewiston on September 11th at 4pm 

• 🏃CROSS COUNTRY

  • Cross Country @ Centura on September 8th at 3pm 

General Announcements 

• This year we are doing monthly offering projects which are coordinated with both the elementary and high school. Some of these months will be monetary donations, and some will be item donations. We will collect any money offerings in a basket when entering chapel on Wednesdays at the high school. During the month of September, we are collecting money for Orphan Grain Train!  

• Support the GILH Boosters and Trinity PTL at Runza on Webb Road on September 15th from 5pm-8pm.  Both drive in and dine in orders qualify!  

• The 2026-2027 Grand Island Lutheran High Handbook is available to view on the cnlutheran.org website. If you would like a printed version, please stop by the school office and we would be happy to provide you with one. Click here to read the 2026-2027 handbook.

• Activity Passes are available for purchase in the Grand Island Lutheran High school office and will also be sold at home sporting events hosted by GILH. The cost of a Family Activity Pass is $175, and an Individual Activity Pass is $100. Passes are valid for admission to all regular-season home athletic events hosted by Grand Island Lutheran High School.Activity Passes are not valid for tournaments, conference events, post season competitions, or the school Drama Production. 

• School picture retake picture day is September 30th.  

• The Trinity Lutheran School Rainbow Club is looking for caring, enthusiastic team members to join their after school program! Applicants must pass all state and federal background checks and be at least 16 years of age. Flexible scheduling options are available! If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Rebekah Bazan at 308-382-4323 or rcdirector@cnlutheran.org.  

Booster Club

• The next Booster club meeting is September 15 at 6:00pm in the commons area at the high school. Come share ideas and help support our student activities and extracurricular programs!  See the information below for details on how to become a Booster Member! 

GET INVOLVED TODAY

Help serve at events, programs, and conecession stand opportunities throught the year.

Join the Lightning Pride Booster Club Board

Actively support and enhance the club by attending monthly meetings with the Booster's Executive Board

Electrify your support by becoming a Lightning Pride Booster Club Member!

⚡Lightning Pride Booster Club Member⚡

$50 Annual Membership

--One free popcorn per membership at all home games.

--Individual/Family name listed on all home game programs.

--Name entered in a drawing for a 2027-2028 Activity Pass!

(Drawing to take place at end of the basketball season.)

⚡Lightning Pride Booster Club Business Member⚡

$250 Annual Membership

--Shout outs on GILH social media sites

--One free popcorn per membership at all home games.

--Business name listed on programs & scoreboard at all home games.

--Business name listed on sponsor banner displayed in the school.

DEADLINE: August 25, 2026 to be included on the 26-27 sponsor banner.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB

Academic Updates 

• Parent/Teacher Conferences September 24th

• No School on September 25th 

Lunch Menu 

• Tuesday, September 8: Beef Nachos 

• Wednesday, September 9 : Chicken Bacon Ranch 

• Thursday, September 10: Hot Ham and Cheese 

• Friday, September 11: Chicken Nuggets  

• Monday, September 12: Breakfast Pizza     

Click here to view and download the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.

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