Mustang Minute - September 11, 2026
Lutheran North Families,
It appears that all our students are settling into the routines of the school year. Believe it or not the midterm (middle of the 1st quarter), is next Friday, September 18th. Life comes at you fast! We hope your children are off to a great start. Having the opportunity to walk our building regularly and sit in on classes, it is clear that we have teachers who emphasize learning and students who desire to learn and are receptive to their instructors.
Our chapel speakers did a tremendous job this week. On Tuesday, Mr. Ellison’s chapel emphasized that although we become “sleepy” and “bored” in our faith, there is nothing boring about the simple message of Christ crucified for us. Thursday’s speaker, Dr. Bull (President of Concordia Nebraska) reminded us that our hearts have a hole that needs to be filled. That hole is in the shape of a cross, and only Christ will be able to fill the needs of our heart. Mr. Felten finished the week by reminding our students that all scripture points to Christ and what he has done for us. We are blessed to be able to hear speakers each day share the love of Christ with our students.
Outside of the classroom we continued to see more extracurriculars get together. This week was highlighted by our Mock Trial team which met on Thursday. It is awesome to see our participation in Mock Trial rise each year, and after talking with Ms. Haupt, I know our leaders are excited for another year of learning and competing!
In the athletic realm, we experienced another successful week. Most notably, we saw our girls’ volleyball team play one of their strongest games in recent memory on Thursday night. In our BWAC conference home opener, our girls fought back from a two-set deficit to beat North Branch, who is currently ranked near the top of the state rankings!
We hope you find this week’s edition of The Mustang Minute helpful. Please remember that we are here to answer any questions you might have. Education at Lutheran North can only exist with a partnership between the parents, students and the school staff.
Garrett Wenzelburger
Lutheran North Principal
AN IMPORTANT LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear LHSA Parents,
The new Federal Education Tax Credit program has the potential to provide significant financial assistance to families for educational expenses. However, for eligible LHSA families to benefit, the State of Michigan must first opt into the program. At this time, Michigan has not opted into the program.
Beginning in January of 2027, individuals who donate to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) may receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700. SGOs can then provide scholarships to eligible families to help cover qualified K-12 educational expenses.
I encourage you to learn more about the program by reviewing this document (Michigan SGO.pdf) from the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools or by visiting the SGO Guide website here.
For many LHSA families, this program could provide meaningful financial assistance for educational expenses. I encourage you to consider contacting your state legislators and the Governor's office to express your support for Michigan opting into the program. Communication from parents and constituents can play an important role in emphasizing the positive impact this would have on families.
In Christ,
Micah Lorenzen
2026-27 School Theme
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!
It will be helpful for your student to screenshot their class schedule and send it to you so you can walk your child's schedule that night.
HOSA PARENT MEETING 9/16 6pm
Wednesday, September 16 – The meeting will focus on the competitive event portion of HOSA and it will be from 6:00-7:00 in the Student Center. If parents cannot attend the meeting, they can find information on the Michigan HOSA website at the link below. They can also reach out to Mrs. Mandziara at nmandziara@lhsa.com through email.
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!
🎉 Lutheran North Homecoming 2026: A Night in Rio! 🎉
Lutheran North Homecoming 2026 — A Night in Rio — is quickly approaching, and we can’t wait to celebrate! 💃🕺 Join us for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, October 3rd, from 7:00–9:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now!
$20 through September 20th
$25 from September 21st–30th
Don’t wait—ticket sales end September 30! Get your tickets early and get ready for a spectacular Night in Rio!
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 - DEADLINE 9/13!
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!
DETROIT SPORTS DAY 9/17
Get ready for a comfy and spirited day, Mustangs! On Thursday, September 17 (in honor of Thursday Night football - Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills), students can wear their favorite Detroit Sports top with comfy, cozy bottoms for just $5. To participate, bring your $5 to the Student Center between 7:00am and 7:50am to receive your wristband. All proceeds will benefit the Mustang Parent Network and help support our wonderful and dedicated Lutheran North staff!
MUSTANG MEMORIES
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!
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! 🐴
Welcome Mr. Jacob Roggow
WELCOME JACOB ROGGOW
We are so excited to welcome Mr. Jacob Roggow to the Lutheran North faculty as our new choir teacher! Please join us in giving him a warm Mustang welcome as he begins this exciting journey with our school community!
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
Mustang Spirit Booster Club Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 at 5 PM
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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Visit NFHSNETWORK.COM, search for Lutheran North High School, and choose your preferred subscription option.
Mrs. Zeig will be speaking with all seniors on Friday about planning ahead for life after graduation. 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.
PSAT/SAT REGISTRATION - DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, 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
FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION 10/23 6PM - 7PM
Join us in the Student Center to learn from a college financial aid specialist about the FAFSA form, deadlines, and other helpful information.
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! 🖤💛
