Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission School

Kindergarten through 6th Grade

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The Students

In addition to the "Three Rs" - reading, writing, and arithmetic - students at the Mission School receive spiritual guidance rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each Wednesday, the students gather together in the House of Prayer Lutheran Church for prayer, song, and fellowship. Through the generous support and donations of Christians from all denominations, the Mission School is able to provide children with educational opportunities that complement the classroom curriculum.

When possible, upon registration, each child receives a backpack containing school supplies (including notebook paper, pencils, glue, and crayons) and a personal hygiene kit (including a bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a hand towel). The students often live in areas with limited to no access to electricity and/or water. The Mission addresses this need by providing showers for student use throughout the school year.

The Curriculum

The Mission School is an elementary school serving children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The students who attend the Mission School come from the surrounding Rock Point area. Starting in 2007, a new curriculum was started including the Navajo culture, health and wellness.

Starting in the 2007/08 school year, a new curriculum was adopted. Core Knowledge is a program that incorporates not only the basics, but also stresses art, drama, music, and health and wellness.

School Activities

The students take part in more than just study - there are many activities that keep the students involved in important educational issues and community events. Among these activities are:

Parent Read evenings
School Fund-raisers
Navajo Cultural Events
The Navajo Nation Fair, held in Window Rock each fall
Homecoming and Veterans Day Parades
Special Holiday and Birthday Parties
Miss Rock Point Mission Pageant
Educational Events: Breast Cancer Awareness, Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Christmas Angel in a Tree and Shoe Tree
Christmas Tree Lighting and Opening Christmas Presents

The students also learn about health and wellness issues, and all receive vaccination and flu shots as necessary. Students also participate in annual eye and dental exams.

The Sponsorship Program

Scholarship sponsors play a large role in giving Navajo children the opportunity to attend the Mission School. The program is designed to provide each child with a personal sponsor, who writes to the child and sends special gifts when appropriate. The children also write to the sponsor, and often are able to meet their sponsors if they visit the Mission.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child, perhaps one of the following options is right for you:

Individual Student Sponsorship ($850 scholarship): Supplements a small part of the expenses for one student over the academic year (August-May).
Class Sponsorship ($3,000 scholarship): Supplements the expenses of a year in school (August-May) for an entire grade-level.

Persons who become a sponsor will receive a packet including: a picture of the student, a personalized letter from the student, grade listing, date of birth, clothing size, occasional letters and gifts.

For further details and a sponsorship form, please contact the Mission office.