St. Mark’s School at a Glance

Year Founded: 1970
Church Affiliation: owned and operated by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Citrus Heights, California; member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)
Accreditation: WELSSA, NCPSA
Grades Offered: Jr. K through 8th
Current Enrollment: 95 students (2017-2018)
Principal: Gregory Thiesfeldt, BS in Ed., MS in Ed.
Vice Principal: Brett Bengel, BS in Ed.
Athletic Director: Darren Vogt, BS in ED, MS in Ed.
Faculty: Mrs. Dushane (Jr. K), Mrs. Bengel (Kindergarten), Miss Thrams (1-2), Mrs. Boushek (3-4), Mr. Bengel (5-8), Mr. Vogt (5-8) Mr. Thiesfeldt (5-8)
School Mascot: Lions
School Colors: Navy and Gold
School Song: “Stand Up and Cheer for St. Mark’s Lutheran”
Activities Offered:
- Interscholastic Athletics (Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Track & Field)
- Spirit Squad (CHEER!)
- Piano Lessons
- Choirs (Jubilation for Jr. K-2nd Grade and Proclamation for 3rd-8th Grade)
- Performances (Talent Night, Drama Productions)
- Student Council
- Academic Competitions (Spelling Bee, Quiz Bowl, Geography Bee, Meet Math, MATHCOUNTS)
- Yearbook Club
- PAWS (People Active with St. Mark’s)
Athletic Affiliation: Central Valley Christian Schools Athletic Conference (CVCSAC)
Hot Lunch: served every day!
Lions’ Lair Snack Bar: open to 5th-8th grade on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday