WHO WE ARE
St. Mark Lutheran, founded in 1949, is a co-educational school serving 500+ students with varying demographics between 6 Weeks through 8th Grade.
MISSION
St. Mark Lutheran School seeks to introduce Houston families to the life-changing love of Jesus through Scholarship, Ministry and Leadership.
VISION
St. Mark Lutheran Schoolwill cultivate life-long learners who are empowered by grace and fueled by curiosity, compassion and confidence to courageously and positively impact the lives of others.
VALUES
Make Friends. Meet Jesus. Make a Difference.
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ACCREDITATION
St. Mark Lutheran School is accredited by the Lutheran School Accreditation Commission which is certified by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC). TEPSAC is recognized by the Commissioner of Education of the Texas Education Agency in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part II, Chapter 97, Subchapter A, #97.7 Non-Public Schools.
St. Mark is also accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission.
MEMBERSHIPS
Houston Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
HISTORY
![September 1948]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760382482/gostmarkorg/rmllgzblx53etzantq13/wrap_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760382482/gostmarkorg/rmllgzblx53etzantq13/wrap_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760382482/gostmarkorg/rmllgzblx53etzantq13/wrap_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760382482/gostmarkorg/rmllgzblx53etzantq13/wrap_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760382482/gostmarkorg/rmllgzblx53etzantq13/wrap_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760382482/gostmarkorg/rmllgzblx53etzantq13/wrap_1.jpg","width":2200}])
September 1948
Pastor Edwin Keiper is called by the Texas District to Houston as a Missionary at Large. He begins worship services at American Legion Hall.
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September 1949
St. Mark Lutheran School opens.
![November 1958]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761671778/djxvrf6wu6uy1rvakh1u/wrap_4-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761671778/djxvrf6wu6uy1rvakh1u/wrap_4-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761671778/djxvrf6wu6uy1rvakh1u/wrap_4-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761671778/djxvrf6wu6uy1rvakh1u/wrap_4-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761671778/djxvrf6wu6uy1rvakh1u/wrap_4-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761671778/djxvrf6wu6uy1rvakh1u/wrap_4-1.jpg","width":2200}])
November 1958
Ground was broken on Hillendahl for new facilities to make room for the growing congregation.
![November 1959]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760382692/gostmarkorg/mxmrujig6tnvrerxath7/wrap_5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760382692/gostmarkorg/mxmrujig6tnvrerxath7/wrap_5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760382692/gostmarkorg/mxmrujig6tnvrerxath7/wrap_5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760382692/gostmarkorg/mxmrujig6tnvrerxath7/wrap_5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760382692/gostmarkorg/mxmrujig6tnvrerxath7/wrap_5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760382692/gostmarkorg/mxmrujig6tnvrerxath7/wrap_5.jpg","width":2200}])
November 1959
The Hillendahl sanctuary and first wing of the school were dedicated.
![students in gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761842350/gostmarkorg/tjc1018iimd99o5imgwl/Gym.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761842350/gostmarkorg/tjc1018iimd99o5imgwl/Gym.png","width":473}])
January 1965
St. Mark facilities were expanded again to include gym, cafeteria, education center, dining hall and offices.
![June 1999]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760383428/gostmarkorg/hdjdcxr3vakpukemkrfj/wrap_10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760383428/gostmarkorg/hdjdcxr3vakpukemkrfj/wrap_10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760383428/gostmarkorg/hdjdcxr3vakpukemkrfj/wrap_10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760383428/gostmarkorg/hdjdcxr3vakpukemkrfj/wrap_10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760383428/gostmarkorg/hdjdcxr3vakpukemkrfj/wrap_10.jpg","width":1554}])
June 1999
Due to the school's growth, modular buildings are purchased to be used as classrooms.
![September 2017]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760383600/gostmarkorg/i4dzmpv6jpjqheapmrvn/wrap_13-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760383600/gostmarkorg/i4dzmpv6jpjqheapmrvn/wrap_13-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760383600/gostmarkorg/i4dzmpv6jpjqheapmrvn/wrap_13-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760383600/gostmarkorg/i4dzmpv6jpjqheapmrvn/wrap_13-1.jpg","width":1002}])
September 2017
Construction on new K-8 school building begins. Bibles signed by families and students are laid in the foundation.
![2015]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760383556/gostmarkorg/uuovuuv4n9bpi6cfkvc4/wrap_13-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760383556/gostmarkorg/uuovuuv4n9bpi6cfkvc4/wrap_13-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760383556/gostmarkorg/uuovuuv4n9bpi6cfkvc4/wrap_13-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760383556/gostmarkorg/uuovuuv4n9bpi6cfkvc4/wrap_13-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760383556/gostmarkorg/uuovuuv4n9bpi6cfkvc4/wrap_13-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760383556/gostmarkorg/uuovuuv4n9bpi6cfkvc4/wrap_13-4.jpg","width":2200}])
2015
St. Mark approves a master plan, initiating a campaign to raise funds for a new school building.
![August 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760383662/gostmarkorg/dm9vnlx1bkdsfruljwat/wrap_13-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760383662/gostmarkorg/dm9vnlx1bkdsfruljwat/wrap_13-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760383662/gostmarkorg/dm9vnlx1bkdsfruljwat/wrap_13-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760383662/gostmarkorg/dm9vnlx1bkdsfruljwat/wrap_13-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760383662/gostmarkorg/dm9vnlx1bkdsfruljwat/wrap_13-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760383662/gostmarkorg/dm9vnlx1bkdsfruljwat/wrap_13-2.jpg","width":2200}])
August 2018
St. Mark hosts a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new school building.