1 - 8 Grades

Thank you for considering Gethsemane Lutheran School for your child.   In a world where “average” has become the acceptable norm, we believe our students are capable of so much more.

Throughout our 50 year history Gethsemane Lutheran School has sent students on to earn the highest of honors in high school and college. Some students went on to earn perfect ACT and SAT scores and we’ve produced high school valedictorians and salutatorians, and countless of scholarships have been handed out every year to GLS graduates.

Learn more about how Gethsemane offers a unique and quality education for your student.

Athletics

Soccer
Our soccer team is comprised of boys in 5^th-8^th grade and participates in the Lutheran School League during the fall.

Volleyball
The volleyball team includes girls in 5^th-8^th grade.  They participate in the Lutheran School league during the fall months.  The year-end JV tournament is held in Denver and the varsity tournament is held in Pueblo.

Basketball
Gethsemane has teams for both girls and boys.  They participate in the Lutheran School league and in tournaments during the months of November through February. 

Track
Students in 5^th-8^th grades can participate in track.  Boys and girls participate in an average of five meets each year.  The end of the season league meet is held at Denver Lutheran High School. 

Cross Country
Students in 5^th-8^th grades can participate in cross country.  Boys and girls may participate in an average of 3 meets each year.

Extra Curricular

Band
Each student in 5^th-8^th grade has the opportunity to belong to the band and participate in small group lessons. Students perform twice a year and are involved in the All Lutheran Schools Band Extravaganza at Lutheran High School each year.

Handbells
Handbell choir is an elective for students in 5^th-8^th grade.  The handbell choir performs at least five times per year. 

Art
Students learn about artists and their styles at all grade levels and practice art in the classrooms.

Drama
Students study drama in class and those interested in additional opportunities participate in the Christmas programs and skits for chapel services.  Students also participate in a semi-annual drama performance, musical or melodrama.

Contests
Students are given many opportunities to display their unique talents in science, writing, math, art, geography, spelling, etc. in local, state and national contests.