Mustang Minute - August 28, 2026
Lutheran North Families,
Our first full week of school is in the books! Although five consecutive days seemed daunting, the staff, faculty and students made it through. The energy on campus continues to rise each day as our students get settled in.
This week was highlighted by our chapel speakers who focused their messages on our schoolwide recitation, hymn 636, asking students to “Rise, Watch and Pray.” Our speakers also continued to harp on our school theme, reminding students that Jesus Christ is the true “Bread of Life.”
Extracurricular activities are in full swing. Our athletic teams began a new chapter as members of the BWAC (Bluewater Area Conference). We are excited for the new opportunities a new conference will bring, and we could not be more excited to watch our Mustangs compete to the best of their ability this fall, glorifying God with the gifts each one of them has been given.
We ask for your continued prayers as we partner with you in ministry. It is such a joy and blessing to watch the students walk into our building each morning. Our staff and faculty understand the calling we have to minister to these children each day and are so grateful for each student who walks through our halls.
We hope you enjoy this week’s version of the “Mustang Minute” and ask that you reach out to us with any questions you may have.
Garrett Wenzelburger
Lutheran North Principal
2026-27 School Theme
PICTURE DAY 9/10
📸 Picture Day is coming to Lutheran North on September 10! Students will have their school photos taken during the school day, so come ready to smile and show your Mustang spirit! 🐴📸 Students can pick up an order form in the office.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 9/14
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 14th at 6pm.
Come be a part of this great opportunity to not only gain a better understanding of the content your son or daughter will be learning, but also to get to know the educators who will be teaching your student(s) this year!
STATE OF THE SCHOOL UPDATE
We invite you to join us on November 19th at 7 pm for our upcoming State of the School Update, an opportunity to hear directly from school leadership about the exciting work taking place at Lutheran North. Principal Garrett Wenzelburger and Superintendent/CEO Micah Lorenzen will share updates on enrollment, academics, student life, facilities, strategic priorities, and the future direction of our school. Whether you are a current family, alumni, supporter, congregation member, delegate, area pastor, or friend of our school, we welcome you to learn more about how God is blessing our ministry and how we can continue working together to serve students and families for years to come.
Homecoming Class Spirit Shirts – Now Available!
Show your school pride and represent your class during Homecoming Week! Freshman, sophomore, and junior shirts are $12, while senior shirts are $20. Senior shirts will feature either the student’s first or last name only—nicknames will not be printed. All shirts must be ordered online and will be delivered to school for distribution during Homecoming Week.
Order Deadline: Sunday, September 13th at 11:59 PM
🛑 No late orders will be accepted, and only the exact number of shirts purchased online will be produced. Order yours today and show your Mustang class spirit!
FIRST ROBOTICS
Our students have the opportunity to participate with I.AM.Robot of Macomb, a local robotics program open to Lutheran North students. Lutheran North does not have a robotics team of its own, but I.AM.Robot has graciously opened their program up to our students. If your student is interested in exploring this exciting opportunity, please check out the image for more information and plan to attend the Open House on September 15th!
IMPORTANT DISMISSAL PICK-UP PROCEDURES
This communication is intended to help make our parking lot dismissal as safe and smooth as possible. Here are some hints to help:
You are not required to pick up your student at the exact dismissal time. Consider arriving 20 minutes after the bell - traffic will be lighter.
You must enter the parking lot through the East entrance and exit through the Garfield exit or the 24 Mile Rd. West exit.
At dismissal time, park in any open space to wait for your student.
The lane on the West side of our building between doors 3-4 is reserved for Utica bussing in the afternoon.
Create waiting lines along the East side of the building and also along the sidewalk in front of the school. (see diagram linked above).
Please be advised that parking/waiting in front of our mailbox and in the designated crosswalks is prohibited.
SCHOOL MESSENGER NEW FEATURE - SCHOOL MESSENGER
The Lutheran High Schools are pleased to share that our schools are using SchoolMessenger, a trusted communication platform, to send timely and important updates directly to your cell phone via text message. This system will help ensure that you stay informed about school-related information, school events, emergency notifications, and weather-related closures.
What is SchoolMessenger?
SchoolMessenger is a widely used notification service designed specifically for educational institutions. It enables schools to communicate quickly and securely with families using SMS (text messaging), voice calls, and email. The platform is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, which means your personal information is protected and will never be shared or sold.
To OPT-IN
To begin receiving text messages from Lutheran North, simply send a text message with the word "Y" or "Yes" to the number 67587 from your mobile device. Once you opt-in, you will begin receiving messages as they are sent. If at any time you wish to stop receiving texts, you can reply to any message with "Stop".
We encourage all parents and guardians to Opt-In so you can stay connected and informed
Labor Day Weekend 9/4 AND 9/7
A long weekend is almost here, Mustangs! Lutheran North will be closed Friday, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th in celebration of Labor Day. Enjoy the extra time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends!
We’ll see you back on campus Tuesday, September 8!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
School will be dismissed at 11:57 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16 for professional development. Enjoy the early start to your afternoon, Mustangs! 🐴
Future Mustang Day 9/21
No School – September 21! 🐴🖤💛
Lutheran North will not have school on Monday, September 21, as we welcome our future Mustangs for Future Mustang Day! This is a fantastic opportunity for 8th graders and their parents to experience what makes Lutheran North truly special. We’re excited to showcase our school, meet prospective families, and give our future Mustangs a glimpse of life at LHN!
Welcome Mrs. Debby Burge
WELCOME DEBBY BURGE
We are thrilled to welcome Debby Burge to the Lutheran North family as our new Art Teacher! Debby brings a passion for creativity and inspiring students to explore their artistic talents. We are excited to have her join our faculty and look forward to the creativity, energy, and inspiration she will bring to our students and Mustang community!
MUSTANG PARENT NETWORK MEETING 8/31 6PM
We are excited to share that Lutheran North is launching the Mustang Parent Network, a new parent-led initiative focused on supporting and appreciating our dedicated teachers and staff.
This group will help organize a few fundraisers throughout the year, with proceeds going toward staff appreciation efforts such as luncheons and other meaningful gestures of support that strengthen our school community.
We are currently looking for parent volunteers to be part of this network. Whether you can help plan events, share ideas, or assist when available, your involvement will make a real difference.
If you are interested in getting involved, please fill out the form . We look forward to working together to support our amazing staff!
Join the Fashion Show Committee! ✨
Parents, we’d love for YOU to be part of our biggest fundraiser of the year! 💛🖤
Join us for our first Fashion Show planning meeting on September 10 at 6:00 PM in the Media (Student) Center and help make Jazz, Jewels & Generosity: A Gatsby Glam Fundraiser an incredible night for our Mustangs!
📅 March 12, 2027
📍 Penna’s of Sterling
✨ Silent & Live Auctions
🍽️ Dinner
👠 Our juniors and seniors taking the runway!
There are so many ways to get involved, and your help will make a significant impact as we raise funds to support our Mustangs. Please consider joining us—we’d love to have you! 🐴🖤💛
Mustang Spirit Booster Club Meeting
Parents of Mustang Athletes—We Need You!
Do you have a student currently participating in athletics at Lutheran North? If so, we’d love for you to be part of the Mustang Spirit Booster Club!
Through the support of our Booster Club volunteers, our athletic programs benefit from equipment, uniforms, transportation, referee fees, facility improvements, and so much more. All parents of athletes are asked to sign up through our volunteer website to help support these efforts.
We are incredibly grateful to those who have already fulfilled their volunteer commitment—and especially to those who continue to give their time and talents beyond the requirement. Your support makes a difference!
The Lord has blessed us with so much: great athletes, a great school, and great families. Thank you for your commitment to the Mustang Spirit Booster Club and, most importantly, to the students of Lutheran North!
We hope to see you at our first meeting next week! Go Mustangs! 🐴🖤💛
MUSTANGS — YOUR FREE ATHLETIC PASS IS REQUIRED!
Want to attend home athletic events this year? Every student MUST have a GoFan ticket to enter — even though your ticket is FREE!
👉 Log into GoFan
👉 Select the home athletic event
👉 Enter your FIRST & LAST NAME as the coupon code
👉 Your ticket price will be $0
👉 Complete checkout and save your ticket 📱
🚨 NO TICKET = NO ENTRY!
Claim your annual student pass and get ready to PACK THE STANDS! 📣🐴
FREE TO STUDENTS. REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
NFHS NETWORK STREAMING SUBSCRIPTION
Watch your favorite Mustangs in action both home and away with a NFHS network subscription. Can’t make it to the game? You can still cheer on the Mustangs from anywhere!
Lutheran North Athletics is excited to offer families and supporters access to the NFHS Network, your home for live and on-demand coverage of Lutheran North athletic events. Enjoy live streaming of participating Lutheran North home and away athletic events from the comfort of your home or wherever you are. Stream Lutheran North events on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. Whether you're at home or away, you can stay connected to Mustang Athletics.
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Your subscription helps support Lutheran North Athletics and provides our student-athletes with an opportunity to have their accomplishments shared with family, friends, alumni, and Mustang fans near and far.
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Visit NFHSNETWORK.COM, search for Lutheran North High School, and choose your preferred subscription option.
The add/drop period has ended, and class schedules are now final. We are looking forward to a great semester!
PSAT/SAT REGISTRATION - DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 11TH
All School Testing 2026 will take place on October 13th & 14th. Students in 9th and 10th grade will take the PSAT. The cost of the exam is paid for by the LHSA. Attendance is required.
Testing for 11th grade and 12th grade is optional and requires registration and the exam fee. The deadline to register an 11th or 12th grade student for testing is September 11th. See the link below to register for a student.
9TH GRADE STUDENTS - PSAT 8/9 - No Cost (All students are paid for and registered by LHN)
All Students will come to school hours 1- 4
Testing for 9th from 12pm - 3pm
12TH GRADE STUDENTS (Optional) - SAT - $60* (Money due by September 11th)
All Students will come to school hours 1-4
Testing for 12th from 12pm - 3pm
10TH GRADE STUDENTS - PSAT/NMSQT - No Cost (All students are paid for and registered by LHN)
All Students will come to school hours 5-8
Testing for 10th from 12pm - 3pm
11TH GRADE STUDENTS (Optional) - PSAT/NMSQT - $20* (Money due by September 11th)
All students will come to school hours 5-8
Testing for 11th from 12pm - 3pm
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
Alyssa Beens and Lindsay Zeig
Alyssa Beens (9th and 10th grade counselor) and Lindsay Zeig (11th and 12th grade counselor)
📲 Stay in the Know! Follow all three of our Lutheran North Instagram accounts—@luthnorth, @lhn_stuco, and @lhnstanggang—to keep up with important school announcements, events, athletics, student life, and everything happening around campus! 🖤💛
