St. John's Lutheran School

History

In a world that now measures time in nanoseconds, St. John's has been a cornerstone of Christian life in Orange County for more than 125 years. In 1881, a small group of Lutherans who had settled around the area that would later become Orange agreed to organize themselves into a congregation and search for a pastor. That search ended when the group issued a call to Reverend Jacob Kogler to serve as their first Pastor. On February 19, 1882, the St. John's Lutheran Church Constitution was signed by 13 charter members. During the first year, services were held in the homes of church members. Under Pastor Kogler's direction, a Lutheran school also opened its doors to nine pupils. In 1883, the fledgling congregation bought an old school house and remodeled it for use as both a church and school. Two years later, St. John's officially joined The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Specialties

St. John's Lutheran School is located in the community of Old Towne Orange. We are a private, Christian school that offers learning opportunities for children preschool through Grade 8, and is maintained and supported by St. John's Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open to students of all faiths, nationalities and ethnic origins. We have a long history in Christian education dating back to 1883. Our location provides a safe and nurturing learning environment on a very attractive campus. Our caring and loving faculty and staff provide quality instruction in an environment that recognizes each student as a special and unique child of God.