Our Redeemer Lutheran School

Our Redeemer Lutheran School (ORLS) is an important part of the ministry of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The mission statement of the school is:

"Connecting children with Jesus in a nurturing and challenging academic environment."

ORLS offers Christian education from Kindergarten through Grade 8 with plans underway to establish a Pre-School. Lutheran High School of Hawai`i, located at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church campus on University Avenue is owned and operated by an association of local LCMS churches, which include Our Redeemer, and offers education for grades 9-12.

ORLS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The current enrollment is close to 200. Although the enrollment of member children has been increasing over the past five years, the majority of the students are recruited from the local community. About 30% of the students are from other Christian denominations and about 50% are non-Christian. A majority of the faculty and staff of ORLS are active members of Our Redeemer and greatly contribute to the integration of the church and the school.

In addition to a rigorous academic program that features the phonics-based Open Court reading program in lower grades, the Core Knowledge Curriculum throughout K-8, students have regular education in religion and weekly Chapel Services (Wednesday mornings).

Our school is especially noted for its excellent music elective program. There are several occasions where the school and church community may interact including song and music performances by the students at regular church services and yearly events such as the Christmas Musical and the Spring Concert.

ORLS also participates in inter-scholastic volleyball and basketball leagues in Grades 5-8 as well as a Science Fair, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee and arts competitions. Before and after school care programs are also offered by the school.

Our church and school support the enrollment of member children by offering a 50% tuition discount.