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 Principal

  • Justin Bolt
    Elementary Principal

  • Jamie Wernet
    Director of Curriculum

  • Cathy Bytwerk
    Middle School Administration

  • Mary Dunsmore
    Director of Business & Finance
    Human Resources

  • Peter O’Neill
    Music Teacher

  • Heidi O’Neill
    Librarian and Elementary STEM teacher

  • Jason Lohman
    Middle School Teacher

  • Cindy Thomas
    Middle School Teacher

  • Omar Bjarki
    High School Teacher

  • Crystal Gabrielse
    Finance Support