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.
Faculty: Mrs. Dushane (Jr. K), Mrs. Bengel (Kindergarten), Miss Thrams (1-2), Mrs. Boushek (3-4), Mr. Bengel (5-6), Mr. Thiesfeldt (7-8)
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, basketball, and track & field)
- Spirit Squad (cheer)
- Music lessons (piano, band, voice)
- Choirs (Jubilation for Jr. K-2nd grade, Acclamation for 3rd-4th grade, and Proclamation for 5th-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