Chapel Families Gather for Second Annual Friendsgiving Feast

This Wednesday, LHS came alive with the warmth of gratitude and community as our Chapel Families hosted their annual Friendsgiving celebration—a school-wide feast that brings students together in their chapel family to share food, fellowship, and thanksgiving before the holiday break.

The Friendsgiving tradition has heartwarming roots in our school community. What began as Mrs. Urban's Chapel Family gathering over lunch for a Thanksgiving meal has blossomed into a school-wide event. When other families saw the bonds being strengthened around that shared table, they knew it was too good not to share. Now, every Chapel Family at LHS participates in this special celebration of community and gratitude.

Chapel Families are central to the LHS experience, providing every student with a home away from home throughout their high school years. Students are sorted into their Chapel Family when they enroll and remain connected to that group for their entire time at LHS. These families meet regularly on Mondays and Wednesdays for devotions, activities, and often food—building the kind of lasting relationships that make high school meaningful.
Friendsgiving exemplifies what makes Chapel Families special. It's not just about the turkey and sides (though those are certainly appreciated!). It's about pausing in the midst of busy school schedules to recognize what we're thankful for: each other, our community, and the bonds we've formed through shared faith and experiences.

While Chapel Families know how to compete—the Chapel Family Olympics each quarter keeps things lively as groups vie for points by winning competitions and exhibiting our school pillars—events like Friendsgiving remind us that we're all part of one larger LHS family. Whether your Chapel Family is currently leading in the Olympics standings or cheering from behind, everyone comes together as equals around the Friendsgiving table.

As we celebrated the annual Friendsgiving this Wednesday, we're reminded that the best traditions often start small—with one family deciding to share a meal and open their hearts to gratitude. Thanks to Mrs. Urban's Chapel Family for inspiring this beautiful tradition, and to all our Chapel Families for making LHS a place where faith, community, and relationships thrive.

​Happy Friendsgiving, Mustangs! We're thankful for each and every one of you.