 Lutheran High School senior Andrew Wright is no stranger to the national stage — but this spring, he's running on an entirely new level.
At this year's Nike Indoor Nationals in New York City, Andrew and his Texas Titans relay team didn't just compete — they made history. The 4x200m relay team broke the National Championship meet record and brought home a gold medal in one of the most competitive high school track events in the country. As if that weren't enough, Andrew and his teammates also earned a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay, capping off an extraordinary indoor season. These accomplishments are a testament to the culture around Andrew and his teammates. All Nike-sponsored athletes, the Texas Titans are led by Nike's Sprint Coach of the Year, Kevin Schexnayder — known to his athletes simply as Coach K — whose dedication to developing elite sprinters has helped place his team among the best in the nation. For Andrew, the gold medal and record at Nationals mark his third National Championship of his high school career, and the bronze adds to a growing list of elite finishes. He has now earned eight All-American titles — a distinction awarded to athletes who finish in the top six in the United States at a national championship track meet. Eight. It is the result of years of early mornings, relentless work, and a commitment to excellence that reflects the best of what LHS strives to cultivate in all of our students. And the season is just getting started. This spring, Andrew will be traveling to Miami, Los Angeles, and Baltimore to train alongside members of the United States Olympic team and coaching staff, as well as compete in professional track meets. Just this past weekend, he stepped onto the track at the 2026 Miramar Invitational in South Florida — one of the premier stops on the World Athletics Continental Tour — where he raced against three Olympic medalists. That's not a high school meet. That's the professional circuit, and Andrew Wright belongs there. The road ahead this summer leads toward something even bigger. In June, Andrew will be competing for a spot on the U-20 United States Track Team, with the goal of representing his country at the U-20 World Championships. For a young man from a small Christian school on San Antonio's northwest side, the scope of what he is pursuing is remarkable. But those of us who know Andrew know that his story has always been about more than times and medals. He is part of a school community that believes God places gifts in people for a purpose, and that those gifts are meant to be used boldly to make an impact in his community to the glory of Jesus Christ. Watching Andrew run — watching him compete on the same track as Olympians, watching him carry the name of his school and his city into national and international arenas — is a reminder of what it looks like when a student truly leads a life of impact. We are proud of you, Andrew. Go make history.
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 What happens when a small school decides to show up in a big way for their community? You get The Uplift Project — and a final fundraising total of $15,931. This group of Lutheran High School of San Antonio students participated in Blood Cancer United's Student Visionaries of the Year program and from the very beginning, the mission was personal. In a school of only about 130 students, one classmate — Miguel Roman — was diagnosed with leukemia. Miguel's strength through treatment inspired the creation of The Uplift Project. Miguel is now expected to be completely cancer free, but his journey brought a painful reality into focus: about 65% of families affected by blood cancer struggle to afford hospital bills while fighting for their loved one's life. The team set out to change that — one donation at a time. Over the course of their campaign, students raised funds through individual outreach, community partnerships, and a school-day bowling event at Bandera Bowl on March 2nd. That event was supercharged by a corporate match that tripled every dollar raised on the day. The momentum didn't stop there — KSAT Community partnered with The Uplift Project to host a live televised phone bank on February 23rd, shining a citywide spotlight on these young servant leaders and the families they were working to help. When the campaign closed, the final number was $15,931 — a remarkable achievement for a student-led team from a small Christian school on San Antonio's Northwest Side. The Uplift Project's work is a living example of what it looks like to love your neighbor — not just in word, but in action. To the students of The Uplift Project: your school is proud of you, your community is grateful for you, and your work reflects the servant hearts God has placed within you. Well done. To learn more about Blood Cancer United and the Student Visionaries of the Year program, visit bloodcancerunited.org.  We are proud of our Lutheran High School scientists who competed against students from across the San Antonio region at the Alamo Regional Science Fair! Out of 17 projects presented, 12 earned ribbons — and 3 students were selected as Grand Prize Finalist interviewees: Carson | Mollie | Sierra Here's how our Mustangs placed: 🥇 1st Place
 Boys' team earns Central Texas Qualifier berth with perfect 5-0 record and Connect Award The Mechanical Mustangs robotics teams brought their A-game to this weekend's FIRST Tech Challenge league championship, with the boys' team punching their ticket to the Central Texas Regional Championship after an impressive tournament performance. Boys' Team: Perfect Record Leads to Regional Berth The boys' team put together a flawless 5-0 performance in qualification rounds, climbing from their initial ninth-place ranking to secure the fourth seed heading into elimination rounds. Their consistent excellence throughout the day—combining strong driving skills, a solid mechanical robot, and strategic alliance pairings—positioned them as the number four alliance captain. Though they faced a setback in their first double-elimination match against the fifth seed, the team's overall performance spoke volumes. Their success was capped off with the first-place Connect Award, which, combined with their competitive record, earned them a direct advancement to the Central Texas Regional Championship. Girls' Team: Strong Showing with Sustain Award The girls' team competed with determination throughout the day, including a notable match alongside the tournament's top-ranked team. Their efforts were recognized with a second-place Sustain Award, demonstrating their commitment to the program's values beyond just competitive performance. While they didn't accumulate enough points to advance beyond league play, team members Lexi and Naomi exemplified leadership, serving in mentor roles throughout the season and driving both the first and last matches of league competition. Kinetic Kids: Full FIRST Experience A highlight of the tournament was watching the Kinetic Kids team—the FIRST Access team our students mentor on Monday nights—compete alongside 34 other teams. Rather than participating in only the annual FIRST Access event, these young men experienced the full competition: judging sessions, pit interviews, and matches throughout the day. "What does full participation look like for our team of special needs?" reflected Coach Andrew Schuetze during the tournament. "Here they are with 34 other teams competing for advancement at the league tournament." The Kinetic Kids team earned two pit interviews from judges and competed with the support of their LHS student mentors, who Schuetze described as "young STEM leaders [who] fill my heart with a season-long mentorship." A Day of Competition The tournament day began at 8:30 AM with the boys' team heading to judging while preparing their robot for compliance inspection. Throughout the day, all three teams fielded multiple pit interviews from judges—often a positive indicator of award consideration. The boys' team methodically built their ranking through the qualification rounds, maintaining sixth place for much of the day before securing the fourth seed. As alliance captain, they selected their elimination round partner and battled through the bracket toward their regional qualification. The Mechanical Mustangs program continues to demonstrate that competitive excellence and inclusive mentorship can thrive side by side. Congratulations to all three teams on a successful league championship, and best of luck to the boys' team as they prepare for the Central Texas Regional Championship!  Friday, January 16, Lutheran High School students had the opportunity to step into the world of medicine at the UT Health Science Center's Brain and Eye Day—a unique program designed to give high school students hands-on experience with real medical education. LHS was selected as one of only a few schools invited to participate in this immersive program, hosted by medical students at the Long School of Medicine. Our students spent the morning at the UT Health Science Center campus on Floyd Curl, diving deep into neurology and ophthalmology through interactive learning experiences. The program featured five specialized stations where students rotated throughout the morning:
One of the highlights of the day was the chance to learn directly from current medical students who are on their own journey to becoming doctors. These medical students led the stations, sharing their knowledge and passion for medicine while giving our students a glimpse into what a career in healthcare might look like. Programs like Brain and Eye Day do more than teach anatomy—they inspire. They show students that science isn't just something in a textbook; it's tangible, fascinating, and full of possibilities. Whether our students pursue medicine or not, today's experience increased their understanding of how our bodies work and the importance of maintaining brain and eye health throughout our lives. We're grateful to UT Health Science Center and the Long School of Medicine for this incredible opportunity and for investing in the next generation of learners and leaders.  We are thrilled to announce that Lutheran High School of San Antonio has been recognized with Platinum recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll – marking our third consecutive year earning this prestigious honor! This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to pursuing excellence and our dedication to providing a firm foundation for student success in college and beyond.
What Does Platinum Recognition Mean? The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to expanding college-level opportunities for students. To earn Platinum status, schools must meet rigorous criteria across three key areas: College Culture: At least 40% of graduating seniors must take at least one AP Exam during high school. College Credit: At least 25% of graduating seniors must score 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam. College Optimization: At least 2% of graduating seniors must take five or more AP Exams across their high school years, with at least one taken in 9th or 10th grade. LHSSA's Outstanding Performance Our Class of 2025 has exceeded expectations across all three categories:
Congratulations to the Class of 2025, and here's to continued success!  Last night, Lutheran High School of San Antonio's gymnasium transformed into a hub of scientific discovery as students presented their research projects at our annual internal Science Fair. In partnership with Shepherd of the Hills, we hosted an evening of innovation where freshmen and sophomores in honors biology and chemistry, alongside 8th graders, shared their scientific investigations with a distinguished panel of judges. The event served as a crucial stepping stone for students aiming to advance their projects to the ARASE Junior Academy of Science local fair or the ARASE regional fair. From the regional fair, outstanding projects have the opportunity to compete at the prestigious Texas State Science and Engineering Fair hosted by Texas A&M University. Science Fair exemplifies how our students live out LHS's mission to lead lives of impact in our community to the glory of Jesus Christ. Through their projects, students identified real-world problems, investigated potential solutions, designed rigorous experiments, and analyzed data to draw meaningful conclusions. This process develops critical thinking skills while encouraging students to use their God-given talents to serve others and advance human knowledge. A dedicated panel of judges—comprising LHS teachers, parents, and alumni—evaluated each project using comprehensive criteria that assessed three key areas: Foundation & Planning: examined whether students developed clear, testable research questions and appropriate methodologies with well-defined variables and controls. Execution & Innovation: focused on the quality of data collection, the reproducibility of results, proper application of statistical methods, and the originality demonstrated in the research question or approach. Presentation & Communication: evaluated both the visual clarity of posters and students' ability to articulate their scientific understanding, demonstrate independence in their work, recognize broader impacts, and envision future research directions. Students were available at their poster stations from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, with each project evaluated by at least three judges who provided scores and constructive feedback to help refine projects for the next competition level. The Science Fair represents months of dedication, curiosity, and hard work from our students. We are grateful to the judges who volunteered their time and expertise to mentor the next generation of scientists, and we look forward to seeing how our students' projects develop as they advance through regional and state competitions. Congratulations to all participants on their outstanding work, and a special thank you to Mrs. Rikard and Mr. Schuetze for all their work making this event possible!  Making an Impact Beyond Our Campus! We're incredibly proud to share that students from Lutheran High School were invited by LCMS Youth Ministry to participate in a significant milestone for Lutheran youth across the nation: helping to shape the theme for the 2028 National Youth Gathering in San Antonio! The LCMS Youth Gathering brings together tens of thousands of Lutheran youth from across the country every three years for worship, learning, and community. The theme selection process is a carefully considered, prayerful undertaking centered on God's Word and focused on communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God's truth to the young people and adults who will attend. LCMS Youth Ministry has a rich tradition of including the voices of high school students and young adults in this discernment process. Each theme selection meeting has been blessed by the presence and participation of young people who share their insights, faith perspectives, and understanding of what Gospel messages resonate most deeply with their generation. On January 5-6, 2026, our LHS students joined youth ministry leaders, pastors, and other stakeholders for two intensive days of prayer, discussion, and collaborative planning. These students represented Lutheran High School with insight, wisdom, and grace as they contributed to finalizing the Gathering's theme. The meeting process was thoughtfully designed to draw on multiple sources of wisdom:
Our students helped answer crucial questions: What Gospel messages do today's high schoolers need to hear most? What challenges are youth facing that the Church needs to address? How can the 2028 Gathering speak truth and hope into the lives of Lutheran teenagers? These LHS students, graduates of Shepherd of the Hills and Concordia Lutheran, have done an outstanding job putting our mission into action: students making an impact in their community to the glory of Jesus Christ! Their participation in this process demonstrates that Lutheran High students are not just being prepared for future leadership—they are leading right now. They are contributing their voices to shape how the Gospel will be proclaimed to tens of thousands of their peers in 2028. We're deeply grateful for how all of our association churches—including Shepherd of the Hills and Concordia—are faithfully raising up the next generation of faith leaders. When our students are invited to participate at this level, it reflects the strong foundation of faith formation happening in our Lutheran schools and congregations. The investment our churches make in youth ministry, confirmation instruction, Bible study, and discipleship is bearing fruit. Our students are prepared not only to articulate their faith but to think critically and theologically about how to communicate timeless Gospel truths to their generation. The 2028 LCMS Youth Gathering will return to San Antonio, a city that has hosted several memorable Gatherings over the decades. As the theme is finalized and planning continues, we can be proud that Lutheran High students played a meaningful role in shaping this important event. We look forward to seeing how God will use the 2028 Gathering to strengthen the faith of Lutheran youth, equip them for lives of service, and send them out as witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you to our students for representing LHS so well, and thank you to LCMS Youth Ministry for recognizing the valuable perspectives our young people bring to the Church!  The Christmas season is a special time to gather together in worship and celebrate the birth of our Savior. Lutheran High School is proud to partner with our association congregations and would like to share their Christmas Eve services for anyone looking for a place to worship on Christmas Eve.
Here are the worship times for this year: Concordia Lutheran Church Location: 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258 Concordia is offering four Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:
For more information, call (210) 479-1477 or visit concordia.cc Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Location: 6914 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240 Shepherd of the Hills is celebrating Christmas Eve with three services on Wednesday, December 24:
For more information, call (210) 614-3742 or visit shepherdlutheran.com Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Location: 308 Mt Calvary Dr, San Antonio, TX 78209 Mount Calvary will host three Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:
For more information, call (210) 824-8748 or visit mtcsa.org Crown of Life Lutheran Church Location: 19291 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258 Crown of Life is offering two Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:
For more information, call (210) 490-6886 or visit crownoflifesa.org Messiah Lutheran Church Location: 9401 Dietz Elkhorn Rd, Boerne, TX 78015 Messiah will offer three Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:
For more information, call (830) 755-4300 or visit messiahboerne.org St. John's Lutheran Church Location: 315 Rosewood Ave, Boerne, TX 78006 St. John's will offer three Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:
For more information, call (830) 249-3651 or visit stjohnlutheran.com Whether you're looking for a traditional candlelight service with choir and brass, a family-friendly celebration designed for children, or a late evening service, these Lutheran churches in the San Antonio and Boerne areas welcome you to celebrate the birth of Christ. Many churches offer multiple service times to accommodate different schedules and preferences. We encourage you to arrive early, especially for the more popular service times, as parking and seating may fill up quickly on Christmas Eve. Most churches also offer nursery care and have accommodations for families with young children. Merry Christmas from the Lutheran High School community! May your celebration be filled with joy, peace, and the love of Christ.  As the fall semester draws to a close and final exams loom on the horizon, Lutheran High School of San Antonio paused to nurture both body and spirit with our annual pancake breakfast on Monday, December 15. The gymnasium buzzed with festive energy as students arrived in their favorite Christmas attire, filling the space with holiday cheer. Chapel families gathered together, creating a warm atmosphere of fellowship and encouragement right when students needed it most—just before diving into their final exam preparations. The aroma of fresh pancakes filled the air as our dedicated faculty took to the griddles, cooking up stacks of fluffy pancakes alongside other breakfast favorites. Students enjoyed their meals while Christmas music played in the background, sharing laughter and conversation with friends. It was a beautiful reminder that our school community is about more than just academics; it's about the relationships and support we build together. After everyone had their fill, the day continued with an amended schedule that allowed students to attend each of their eight classes for focused final exam review sessions. This intentional structure gave students the opportunity to clarify questions, review key concepts, and feel confident heading into their exams. The pancake breakfast embodies our school's mission to nurture faith and pursue excellence. By taking time to gather as a community, celebrate the season, and support one another, we reminded our students that they don't face their challenges alone. They're part of a caring community that invests in their success—not just academically, but as whole persons. As finals week unfolds, we're grateful for traditions like this that strengthen our bonds and lift our spirits. Here's to finishing the semester strong, together! |
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