 Mustangs Finish Strong: Track & Field Season Wrap-Up
What a season it's been! As we close out the final meet of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the hard work, dedication, and heart shown by our athletes. Yesterday's performances were nothing short of inspiring. Every runner competed with grit, represented our school with class, and should walk away feeling proud of their accomplishments—not just at this meet, but throughout the entire season. A huge thank you goes out to all our Mustang parents. Your support has been invaluable—whether it was giving rides, providing snacks, or cheering from the stands, you’ve helped create an atmosphere where our athletes could thrive. Your presence and encouragement do not go unnoticed, and we’re grateful for everything you’ve done to help make this season a success. Congratulations to Leah, Aiden, Reed, and Andrew for moving on ot the regional meet on April 23rd. Now, let’s celebrate all our athletes’ final results from the meet: Boys Results Andrew
Girls Results Leah
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Lutheran High School of San Antonio's Spanish Immersion Trip to Madrid, Spain
Over Spring Break, a group of LHS students embarked on an unforgettable Spanish Immersion trip to Madrid, Spain. Guided by our dedicated Spanish teacher, the students not only improved their language skills but also experienced the rich cultural, historical, and spiritual aspects of Spain. Here are some highlights from this incredible journey! Exploring Science and City Life The adventure kicked off with a visit to the CosmoCaixa Science Museum, where interactive exhibits brought physics, anatomy, geology, astronomy, biology, and chemistry to life. Later that night, students took a guided night tour along the elegant Paseo de Gracia, admiring the stunning architecture and capping off the evening with a delicious meal at a gourmet burger joint. A Blessed Sunday in Tibidabo Sunday began with a worship service at the Mount of the Sacred Heart in Tibidabo. The students climbed to the statue of Jesus, over 500 meters above sea level, taking in breathtaking views of the city. The day concluded with a meet-and-greet tour, allowing students to immerse themselves in the local culture. First Day of School & Olympic History Students attended their first day of Spanish classes and embarked on a field trip to the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, home to the 1992 Summer Games. They learned about the impact of the Olympics on the city and even visited a Greek-Latin Amphitheater built in 1929 for the International Expo Fair. Some students, including Ava and Alana, put on an impromptu Spanish performance, impressing their teachers and peers. Meanwhile, others practiced soccer in a city plaza before preparing a homemade meal with Mrs. Santory. Despite adjusting to a different lifestyle—walking 20,000 to 25,000 steps daily and grocery shopping frequently—the students embraced every challenge with grace. Architectural Wonders: Sagrada Familia & Casa Vicens A visit to the breathtaking Sagrada Familia introduced students to Gaudí’s incredible architectural vision, complete with symbolic facades and artistic brilliance. Another highlight was exploring Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s first house designed for a wealthy tile company owner. Students also stumbled upon a Mexican tortillería, where they cooked authentic chicken street tacos with salsa verde and fresh crema! Legends, History, and the Best Croissants! Exploring the Born neighborhood, students visited one of Barcelona’s oldest convents, dating back to the 6th century. They indulged in mouthwatering mascarpone-filled croissants and sampled famous cheesecake before dining at the highly recommended Italian restaurant, Luigi. Final Spanish Class & Karaoke Night The group’s last Spanish class wrapped up in Poblenou, a seaside neighborhood shaped by the 1992 Olympics. A visit to a historical cemetery in the rain added an unexpected cinematic feel to the day. To celebrate their accomplishments, students enjoyed ice cream and showcased their Spanish skills at a local karaoke night, singing their hearts out! A Journey to Medieval Girona A day trip to Girona provided a glimpse into Spain’s medieval history. Students marveled at the Gothic-style Cathedral of Girona and the Basilica of Saint Felipe, and they explored an ancient Arab bathhouse with a remarkable hot water system—no electricity required! They even walked across a bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel before indulging in some of the best ice cream ever. A Sunday of Worship & Culture On the final Sunday, students attended a service at the Catedral de Barcelona and visited the Basilica Santa Maria de la Mar. Built block by block by the city’s own citizens without external support, the basilica stood as a testament to perseverance and faith. Downtown Barcelona was alive with music, dancing, and delicious bakeries, ensuring a perfect end to the trip. From the cultural insights to the spiritual reflections, this Spanish Immersion trip was truly a life-changing experience for our students. They didn’t just learn Spanish—they lived it. We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to embrace new adventures. Until the next journey—¡Hasta luego, España! 🇪🇸 Lutheran High School of San Antonio Gala 2025
The Lutheran High School of San Antonio community came together for the biggest gala in the school’s history on Saturday, March 22nd. The event was a resounding success, filled with fellowship, celebration, and fundraising efforts to support the continued growth and mission of the school to nurture faith and pursue excellence with students so they can make an impact in their community to the Glory of Jesus Christ! The night honored 30 years of faith-based education, reflecting on the past, embracing the present, and looking forward to a bright future. It was wonderful to remember our school’s journey through its three campus locations. Lutheran High School has always found ways to "succeed within the box" to serve our students through resourcefulness and dedication and that has characterized Lutheran High School over the years. A central message of the evening was the importance of community—past, present, and future. Attendees represented a broad spectrum of supporters, including parents, alumni, church members, and educators, all united by the common goal of providing students with the best possible high school experience. As noted in the speech, Lutheran High School is about much more than academics; it is about nurturing faith, instilling character, and shaping students who will make a lasting impact in their communities. The night also celebrated the school's recent achievements, including its designation as an AP Platinum Level school for the second consecutive year. The emphasis, however, remained on the school's core mission: equipping students with faith that will guide them through life’s challenges and successes. Whether through mission trips, community service, or athletic perseverance, Lutheran High students continue to embody the values of endurance, character, and hope. As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, Lutheran High School recognized Pastor Mark Barz from Crown of Life and his wife, Connie, with the Servant Heart Award for their many years of dedicated service to LHS. Their unwavering commitment and contributions to the school community have left a lasting impact, and the award was a fitting tribute to their faith-driven leadership. A key focus of the gala was the ongoing fundraising efforts for the Community Impact Center, a much-anticipated addition to the campus. With $1.6 million already raised toward the $4 million goal, the new facility will serve as a hub for chapel services, performances, events, and additional classroom space, ensuring that Lutheran High School continues to meet the needs of a growing student body for generations to come. Thank you to all who attended and contributed so that the next 30 years at Lutheran High School will be even better than our first 30. Together, we are building a foundation for the future, ensuring that Lutheran High School remains a beacon of faith and learning for generations to come. Congratulations to our robotics teams, the Mechanical Mustangs, as they round out their season by advancing through multiple rounds of postseason play! Multiple LHS teams competed in Corpus Christi in February, and one of our teams won the top award at the competition, the Inspire Award, and advanced to the regional round! This team of all girls spent a lot of time preparing to deliver solid answers to judges and sell all of their hard work innovating, connecting, and motivating others throughout the season. Congratulations to all of our teams on a great 2024-2025 robotics season! Lutheran Schools Week is a special time for Lutheran High School of San Antonio to celebrate what makes our community so unique—our pursuit of excellence, the opportunity to nurture faith with students and families, and the strong sense of belonging that ties us all together. Chapel Family Olympics Each year, our small groups compete in Chapel Family Olympics! Each chapel family, competes in daily games designed to promote fellowship, friendly competition, and teamwork. From relay races to trivia challenges and quirky contests, each day’s event will helps build stronger relationships within our chapel families. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to come together and have some light-hearted fun while bonding over shared experiences and building lasting memories. Two of our four robotics teams are heading to the wild card round next weekend at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi! They will be looking for wins and awards to advance from there to the Area Championship hosted at Wagner High School on February 22!
Team Mechanical Mustangs Citation 22857 advanced as an award winner and Mechanical Mustangs Secretariat 6407 advanced as an elimination alliance captain. All of our teams performed well both on the field and in the judge room, receiving multiple follow-up interviews, which always means they were in the running for more awards. Even better than teams moving on to the next round of competition, is the experience and opportunities our students gained throughout the season. Teams have been able to collaborate with teams in Puerto Rico we helped train on the Mission Trip last summer, visited with STEM professionals at major businesses, and interact and work with other FTC teams throughout the season. Our LHS robotics teams are poised to hit the league championship meet with momentum after completing league meet number three this weekend! Teams play six matches during each meet, and the top ten matches for each team determine their seeding for the championship selection. Our four teams will be fighting for advancement to the Area Championship on February 22nd. More importantly, our teams are gaining experience designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting their robots as they learn important skills each day. Lutheran High School currently runs four robotics teams (2 all-boys teams and 2 all-girls teams), and we are excited to see how they fair as they get ready for the championship rounds. One of the ways students get to be involved at Lutheran High School is by presenting a science fair project. Over the past several years freshmen and sophomores in honors biology and chemistry have presented projects at different Bexar County Science Fairs. As we have more and more students presenting, winning awards, and moving on to the state competition hosted at Texas A&M, we added an additional opportunity for students to present their preliminary projects to a set of judges at LHS. We know this additional and early opportunity to receive authentic assessment and feedback from a panel of judges will make our student projects even better when they present to judges again in January. We know that building community is essential to the development of our students, and we love the way they work together in their chapel families to accomplish a task. This week each chapel family was tasked with the challenge to build a gingerbread house. They met Monday and constructed the house, and then we all met on Wednesday in the gym to decorate the houses and enjoy some Christmas music. It was a joy to watch the students work together, enjoy each other's creations, and build some great looking houses!
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