This site shares documented communication between LCS staff and leadership to promote transparency and allow the community to understand what has taken place.
Hope Christian School
In response to the growing number of students, families, and educators seeking a path forward, community leaders announced efforts to establish Hope Christian School as a potential place to land for the 2026–27 school year.
{NEW} Staffing Update ←
11
Staff & Teachers
Not Offered Contracts
Next Year
21
Additional Teachers Not
Returning Under Current
Leadership
13
Additional Staff Not
Returning Under Current
Leadership
2 - Normal Annual Turnover
45
Total staff & teachers not returning next year under current leadership.
Additional numbers will be updated daily.
On April 10th, the following people were told they were being replaced…
Ryan Batson
Middle & High School PrincipalJustin Bolt
Elementary PrincipalJamie Wernet
Director of CurriculumCathy Bytwerk
Middle School AdministrationMary Dunsmore
Director of Business & Finance
Human ResourcesPeter O’Neill
Music TeacherHeidi O’Neill
Librarian and Elementary STEM teacherJason Lohman
Middle School TeacherCindy Thomas
Middle School TeacherOmar Bjarki
High School TeacherCrystal Gabrielse
Finance Support