Mustang Minute - November 6, 2026
Lutheran North Families,
HOSA STATE QUALIFIERS
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
JOSH MACRI, STATE QUALIFIER
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
Wow! What a week. After what I would refer to as a “quiet” week, this week was jam packed with events, competitions, service opportunities and so much more, and believe it or not, this week is just the beginning. The upcoming weeks are filled as well! So, what happened this week?
HOSA sent 43 students to compete in the regional meet at Fraser High School. Eight of these students received 1st, 2nd or 3rd place and qualified for the State Leadership Conference.
HOSA held a blood drive on Thursday that included many first-time donors and is sure to save many lives.
Our Theatre Department has been working for months and is excited to put their hard work and talents on display tonight at 7:00 pm and tomorrow at 2:00 pm. Come check out Alice in Wonderland and see our Mustangs use the wonderful gifts God has given them!
Our volleyball team captured their first district championship since 2020, defeating Notre Dame Prep on Thursday night on our home court. Our ladies move onto the regional semifinal next Tuesday.
Our football team is looking to capture their third district championship in school history (and in the last four years) tonight as they take on Marysville at 7:00 pm. Our Mustangs also have a chance to get 10 wins for just the second time in school history.
We have a group of Mustangs heading to Brooklyn, MI to compete in the state cross country meet. Josh Macri qualified as an individual and our entire ladies’ team also qualified after winning the regional meet.
The students may have had a half day on Wednesday, but our staff was hard at work. After a lunch provided by the Mustang Parent Network, we dove into the Anxious Generation and discussed how we can better support our students during some of the most critical years of their young lives.
I think that covers most of it…
We were once again blessed by tremendous speakers at chapel this week. Alumni Brandon Bettcher, a 2015 graduate, came all the way from Napoleon, Ohio to share with our students the importance of the Reformation. We are saved by grace through faith! Mr. Ellison used All Saint’s Day as the theme for his message, remembering those who have gone before us in faith, sharing God’s love with the world around us. The week was capped off by a message from Pastor Baughman from Cross of Christ in Bloomfield Twp. Pastor Baughman shared with us that as Christians, we are called to care for our neighbor because Christ cares for us. He pleaded with our students to look for ways to pour into everyone you interact with; you never know what someone might be going through.
As much as I’d love to talk about the specifics of the weeks ahead that include keynote speakers, service opportunities and more extracurriculars, I’ll let the Mustang Minute inform you. I pray that you and your family have a wonderful weekend.
Garrett Wenzelburger
Lutheran North Principal
2026-27 School Theme
📣 YOU’RE INVITED, MUSTANG COMMUNITY! 🐴
We invite our entire Lutheran North community to join us for our upcoming State of the School Update on Thursday, November 19, from 7–8 PM!
Whether you're a current family, alumnus, supporter, congregation member, delegate, area pastor, or friend of Lutheran North, this is a wonderful opportunity to come together and hear how God continues to bless our ministry.
Principal Garrett Wenzelburger and Superintendent/CEO Micah Lorenzen will share updates on enrollment, academics, student life, facilities, strategic priorities, and the exciting direction of our school.
Your connection to Lutheran North matters, and we want you to be part of the conversation!
📲 SCAN THE QR CODE TO RSVP TODAY! Let us know you're joining us. We look forward to seeing you there!
To God be the Glory! 💛🖤
✨ SAVE THE DATE: JAZZ, JEWELS & GENEROSITY – A GATSBY GLAM FUNDRAISER! ✨
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and generosity! Join us on Friday, March 12, 2027, for Lutheran North’s Jazz, Jewels & Generosity: A Gatsby Glam Fundraiser!
🎟️ TICKETS SALES ARE CURRENTLY OPEN!
Mark your calendars and be ready to secure your tickets for this amazing event! Enjoy a fabulous evening while supporting Lutheran North and the students, staff, and programs that make our school so special.
🥂 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this spectacular night!
Next planning meeting Thursday, November 12th at 6pm in the conference room office. Please consider joining us!
🐴 Mustang Parent Network Meeting – You're Invited!
Our Mustang Parent Network is all about bringing our Lutheran North community together to support the teachers and staff who make such a difference in the lives of our students!
We invite all parents to join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 9, at 6:00 PM in the Student Center.
Come connect with other Mustang parents, share ideas, and discover ways we can work together to encourage, support, and bless our Lutheran North teachers and staff.
Whether you've joined us before or are just getting involved, we'd love to see you there!
Together for our Lutheran North Teachers and Staff! 🖤💛
Coming soon, powerschool lunch!
We are excited to announce that we will be adding a cashless lunch payment option for our students through Power Lunch! This will provide families with a convenient way to add money to their students’ lunch account without having to send cash to school.
We will continue to accept cash for lunch purchases, but we are hopeful that the new cashless option will provide an additional, convenient choice for families.
We are currently working through the final details of the system. As soon as we know how parents can upload funds to their student account, we will communicate those instructions with the school community.
We appreciate your patience as we get this new option up and running and look forward to providing our families with another convenient way to manage student lunch accounts!
2027-28 APPLICATION NOW OPEN!
HEY 8TH GRADERS - The wait is over! Applications to become a Lutheran North Mustang for the 2027–28 school year are officially OPEN!
If you know a student who would be a great fit for our Lutheran North family, now is the time to take the first step. The early application deadline is December 15, 2026.
We can’t wait to welcome the newest members of the Mustang family! Your journey starts here.
Learning for Life. Leading in Truth.
DONAVON RILEY: FROM DARKNESS TO GRACE | Saturday, November 21, 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM at St. john rochester
On November 21, St. John Lutheran Church & School, Rochester, invites you to a special event featuring Rev. Donavon Riley as he addresses the deeply personal challenges of mental health and addiction. Drawing from nearly two years of parish ministry as well as his own powerful journey as a former addict and convert from atheism, Rev. Riley brings a raw, unflinching perspective to these modern struggles.
Grounded in a rich Lutheran theology of grace, his message and gift for storytelling moves beyond self-made solutions to shine a light on the true rest, healing, and hope found in Christ alone.
Whether you are personally struggling, supporting a loved one, or seeking to care for your community, come be encouraged by the daily reality that we do not have to carry our heaviest burdens alone. Join us for an inspiring, honest conversation on moving from shame, guilt, or heartache to the promises of the Gospel. RSVP by November 7th.
We expect this event to sell out, so act quickly! $50 per person (non-refundable) | Catered lunch by Vince & Joe's 1011 W. University Dr., Rochester MI, 48307 | stjohnrochester.org | 248-402-8000
🍂 Lutheran North Student Council Fall Food Drive 🍂
This fall, we have an opportunity to be a blessing to our neighbors! ❤️ Our Student Council is partnering with Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica to help stock their food pantry shelves and provide local families with the ingredients they need to enjoy a warm, comforting holiday meal.
As we prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas, let’s remember that even the smallest act of kindness can make a BIG difference. Every box, can, and donation helps support families in our community and reminds them that they are cared for.
📅 Food Drive: November 1–20
Let’s come together as a school community to spread kindness, share God’s love, and make sure more families have food on their tables this holiday season!
🏆 And don’t forget — the class that donates the most will win a Comfy Cozy Day! 🧸
Thank you for helping Lutheran North be a blessing to others! 💛🖤
TANNER OLSEN COMING ON NOVEMBER 13TH FOR A Student ASSEMBLY
Hi!
I’m Tanner.
I'm an author, spoken word poet, and speaker passionate about helping people put words to hope, grief, faith, and the everyday living of life. Through poetry, storytelling, and humor, I hope to invite you to slow down, pay attention, rest in the love of God, and remember that this life—even in all its ordinary and complicated moments—is a gift.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of traveling across the country to speak and perform in churches, conferences, and schools. Some people have called me a "stand-up poet-theologian," which feels like a fitting description of what I try to do: blend honesty, grace, and a little humor to create work that's relatable, accessible, and rooted in hope.
Whether I'm sharing a poem, a prayer, or a story, my hope is always the same—that you'll feel seen, encouraged, and a little less alone.
I’m the author of multiple books, including All the Things I Say to God (Zonderkidz, 2025) and Getting Through What You’re Going Through: Notes and Poems for Hoping and Becoming (Zondervan, 2026).
You can follow my work on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack.
20% off at DICK'S Sporting Goods this weekend!
As a proud sponsor of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering all local athletes, families, and community members 20% off their in-store purchase with a valid coupon between Friday, November 6th, and Monday, November 9th.
Michigan High School Athletic Association 20% OFF SHOP EVENT
11/6 – 11/9 (FRIDAY – MONDAY)
STORE LOCATION: All Michigan Stores
If your student plans to apply for college, they will need to use the Common Application or Parchment to provide an official transcript. Instructions are provided here.
Scholarship Opportunities to Explore:
1. Local Macomb County & Regional Funds
Four County Community Foundation (4CCF): Offers local awards like the Shelby Community Scholarship and Jameson Bates Memorial Scholarship for Macomb-area students.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM): A single common application matches local high school seniors with over 25 individual regional scholarship funds.
Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation: Offers local funds for STEM, vocational training, and public service. Check local listings via Sterling Heights City Services or through StudentScholarships.org.
Local Credit Unions: Check out student awards offered by MSGCU (Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union) and Christian Financial Credit Union.
2. State of Michigan Grants & Programs
Michigan Achievement Scholarship: Provides up to $2,750/year for community college, up to $4,000/year at Michigan private colleges, or up to $5,500/year at Michigan public 4-year universities. (File your FAFSA to apply!)
Michigan Community College Guarantee: Covers tuition-free in-district education at Macomb Community College (MCC) for eligible graduating seniors.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP): Provides extra tuition support for qualifying students with a history of Medicaid coverage.
3. Major National Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholars Program: An achievement-based national scholarship awarding 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 each. (Early Fall deadline!)
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Ranging from $4,000 to $30,000, this national award evaluates academics, leadership, and financial need. (Open to all students, no Elks membership required).
Coolidge Scholars Program: A full-ride, four-year merit scholarship for high school students.
The Gates Scholarship: A highly selective, full-tuition scholarship for outstanding, minority, high-school seniors from low-income households.
Reach out to your counselor if you’re struggling academically, socially, or personally. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5
Counseling Team
Mrs. Alyssa Beens and Dr. Lindsay Zeig
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