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TIMELINE
Zion History
1851
We began as a branch school of Immanuel Lutheran Church, just two years after its founding, underscoring the early Lutheran commitment to Christian day school education.
1884
Growth in the Harvester area led to the formation of Zion Lutheran Church as an independent congregation, with the school continuing seamlessly under its care.
1983
Rapid enrollment growth prompted construction of a new ten-room school building.
1990s-2000s
Steady expansion, including the remodeled Sonshine Center (2001) for early childhood and a new sanctuary (2003).
2014
We opened a state-of-the-art Early Childhood wing and commons to meet growing demand.
Today
Today, as St. Charles County's largest Lutheran grade school with over 575 students from Early Learning Program (18 months) through 8th grade, we build on this foundation of "Proclaiming Jesus as Savior, Serving Jesus as Lord." Our history reflects enduring dedication to equipping generations for faithful service.
FACULTY & STAFF
Our dedicated staff
Our dedicated team of educators commits to Christ-centered teaching and personalized student growth. With 62% of faculty holding master's degrees, our teachers bring advanced expertise, passion for Lutheran education, and years of experience to every classroom.
We maintain an average student-teacher ratio of 22:1, allowing meaningful connections and tailored support. From early childhood specialists to middle school mentors, our staff integrates faith into academics, fostering an environment where students thrive spiritually and academically.
Early Learning Program
Sara Abney
Full Day ELP
Jeri Baucom
Full Day ELP
Rachel Travers
Full Day ELP
Katie McKee
Half Day ELP
Preschool
Heather
Horn
Full Day
Ashley
Cooper
Full Day
Stephanie Mudd
Full Day
Megan
Rouland
Full Day
Katie
Fish
Full Day
Renee
Thomas
Full Day
Tracy
Oswald
Half Day
Grade School K-5
Holly
Aslin
Kindergarten
Becky
Reed
Kindergarten
Amy
Bernhardt
First Grade
Abigail
Brenner
First Grade
Olivia
Riemer
Second Grade
Chris
Ford
Second Grade
Natalie
Boone
Third Grade
Payton
Dubberke
Third Grade
Hannah
Meckes
Fourth Grade
Emma Schnegelberger
Fourth Grade
Kara
Cornejo
Fifth Grade
Emily
Skerston
Fifth Grade
Junior High 6-8
Laura
Arens
Sixth Grade
Sue Riemenschneider
Sixth Grade
Sam
Weinhold
Seventh Grade/JH SS/AD
Carrie
Crenshaw
Seventh Grade/JH Science
David
Maddick
Eighth Grade/Math
Catherine
Streuter
Eighth Grade/JH LA
Specialized Teaching Staff
Kathy
Lottes
L.A.S.E.
Jessi
Dippold
Literacy Program Director
Sarah
Jennings
Physical Education
Kathryn
Crumrine
Classroom Music
Bethany
Lakies
Spanish 7/8
Chris
Tomlinson
School Counselor
Kristin
Holz
Orchestra Director
Teresa
Thoelke
Band Director
Mark
Thoelke
Choir Director
Jen
Donner
Technology Coordinator
Lisa
O'Neal
4th/5th Grade Remedial
Additional Staff
School Nurse
Connie
Tan
School Nurse
Stacy
Byrnes
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Lunch Staff
School Office
Sara Kuhlmann
Assistant Principal
Amanda Helmkamp
Early Childhood Director
Andrea Holtz
School Secretary
Julie Kainady
Admissions Coordinator
Brandon Marolf
Principal
CAMPUS TOUR
Schedule an In-Person Tour
Experience the vibrant Zion Harvester campus firsthand—where faith, learning, and community come alive in St. Charles, MO.
See our modern facilities in action: four buildings including the Main School (elementary classrooms, gymnasium, and office), Junior High Building, Sonshine Center (Early Learning and Preschool), and dedicated Early Childhood wing. Meet teachers, observe classes, and feel the Bobcat spirit!
Early Learning Program
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Early Learning Program
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Visit Our Campus
in St. Charles, Missouri
Conveniently located in the heart of St. Charles County, our campus welcomes families from across the area to experience Christ-centered education and worship. Whether you're joining us for a school tour, chapel, or Sunday service, we're easy to find, just minutes from major highways.
Zion Harvester Lutheran School
3866 Old Hwy 94 South St. Charles, MO 63304
School Phone: (636) 441-7424
Church Phone: (636) 441-7425
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At Zion Harvester Lutheran School, we provide a Christ centered education that supports academic growth, faith development, and character within a caring St. Charles community.
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Misson & Faith
At Zion Harvester Lutheran School, we center our Christ-centered education on this mission: Ministering to families in Jesus' love while embracing, equipping, and enhancing each child's unique gifts for acts of service.
We nurture the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically, to prepare lifelong servants of Christ. Daily chapel, Bible-based curriculum, and faith-integrated lessons help students build strong relationships with God, others, and themselves.
As an accredited school by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) and the State of Missouri, we proclaim Jesus as Savior and serve Him as Lord. In St. Charles, Missouri, our faith foundation creates a welcoming community where every family experiences God's love in action.