Bethlehem Lutheran School
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Bethlehem Lutheran School is a K-8 private, Lutheran school located in Hortonville, Wisconsin
. It is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
and is one of the 22 member schools in the Fox Valley Lutheran School System.
Bethlehem Lutheran School, originally named the "German Lutheran School" was established by the Bethlehem Lutheran congregation in 1882. The schoolhouse consisted of a one-room building that stood on the present church site. In 1897 the school was moved to a back room in the church building where classes were taught by the congregation's pastors. The present school was built in 1908 and later more rooms were added in 1949.
After graduation, students generally attend either Fox Valley Lutheran High School
in Appleton
or enter the district's public school system by attending Hortonville High School
.
Busing is provided by the Hortonville Area School District
.
In the 2008-2009 school year, an estimated 112 students were enrolled at BLS.
Hortonville, Wisconsin
Hortonville is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,711 at the 2010 census.-History:The village was founded in 1848 by landowner Alonzo Horton. One of Father Horton's first priorities was to dam Black Otter Creek, creating the Black Otter Lake...
. It is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is a North American Confessional Lutheran denomination of Christianity. Characterized as theologically conservative, it was founded in 1850 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of 2008, it had a baptized membership of over 389,364 in more than 1,290 congregations,...
and is one of the 22 member schools in the Fox Valley Lutheran School System.
Bethlehem Lutheran School, originally named the "German Lutheran School" was established by the Bethlehem Lutheran congregation in 1882. The schoolhouse consisted of a one-room building that stood on the present church site. In 1897 the school was moved to a back room in the church building where classes were taught by the congregation's pastors. The present school was built in 1908 and later more rooms were added in 1949.
After graduation, students generally attend either Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School is a Lutheran high school located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school is owned and operated by a Federation of 40 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod churches across the Fox River Valley area...
in Appleton
Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census...
or enter the district's public school system by attending Hortonville High School
Hortonville High School
Hortonville High School is a grade 9-12 secondary school located in Hortonville, Wisconsin. It is the only high school located within the Hortonville Area School District....
.
Busing is provided by the Hortonville Area School District
Hortonville Area School District
The Hortonville Area School District is a school district in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It serves all of the communities of Hortonville and Greenville, as well as portions of Center, Dale, Ellington, Grand Chute, Hortonia, and Liberty....
.
In the 2008-2009 school year, an estimated 112 students were enrolled at BLS.