Benefits of Private Lutheran Education

  • Small class size – 10:1 student/teacher ratio
  • Fundamental skills taught in Language Arts and Math
  • Complete Primary school curriculum
  • Music, art, physical education, library, chapel, technology, and STEM time
  • Character and life skills
  • Bible stories and prayer
  • Financial aid available
  • A caring staff and safe environment


Bethesda Lutheran School is a ministry of

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, South Dakota.


Mission Statement: School and Early Learning Center 

Partnering with families to: 

  • Share the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ 
  • Provide an excellent Christ-centered education


Philosophy:

Bethesda Lutheran School exists as part of the total ministry of Bethesda Lutheran Church, which is to help children know Christ (Jn. 17:3) and then make Christ known (Mt. 28:19-20) through prayer, worship, Bible Studies (2 Tim. 2:15), and service ministries (Ja. 1:27).

Therefore, Bethesda Lutheran Early Learning Center will:

  • Provide the best developmentally appropriate Christian education,
  • Be available to all children, regardless of race, creed or national origin,
  • Provide quality, creative learning through play, social interaction, and hands-on experiences,
  • Provide these in a loving, safe Christian atmosphere.

Bethesda Lutheran School admits students of any race,

color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities

generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,

admissions, and other school-administered programs.

1537 Baltimore Avenue

Hot Springs, SD 57747

Church Phone: (605) 745-4834

School Phone/Fax: (605) 745-6676