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Martin Luther School celebrated its 2026 Graduation Service on May 21 in Joplin, Missouri — honoring eight kindergarteners and two eighth-grade graduates in a joyful service of worship, Scripture, and praise. Meet the graduates, hear the message, and see all the photos.

Every year at Martin Luther School, students put in the work of hiding God’s Word in their hearts — and every year, the Bible Bee gives them a chance to show it. On May 20, 2026, MLS held its annual Bible Bee competition, and students from every classroom stepped up to compete. “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (ESV) The Bible Bee is more than a competition. It…

Everyone loves a good story. How about a fractured fairy tale — with a twist of faith? On May 14 and 15, 2026, Martin Luther School presented Out of the Woods, an original musical created by Sharon & Don Turney. More than 60 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade took the stage to ask a simple question: what would happen if your favorite fairy tale characters all bumped into the truth of the gospel? The answer was funny, moving, and…

Registration is now open for Curiosity Camps 2026 at Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri! If you’re looking for the best summer camps in Joplin, MO — a program that combines hands-on fun with Christ-centered values, Curiosity Camps is the answer. Our 10 themed weeks run all summer long and are open to all families in the Four States area — you don’t have to be an MLS student to join. What Makes Curiosity Camps Different? There’s no shortage of…

We are grateful and proud to announce that Martin Luther School has been fully accredited in good standing through the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) process! After a thorough self-study and on-site validation visit, our school received outstanding results that reflect the dedication of our teachers, families, staff, and congregation. Accreditation Results at a Glance The NLSA visiting team evaluated Martin Luther School across every area of school life — from our Christ-centered mission and ministry to academics, student services,…

Best private school Joplin MO — if you’re a parent searching for the right school for your child, you know the decision is one of the most important you’ll make. Joplin, Missouri has several private school options, but not all schools are created equal. At Martin Luther School, we’ve been serving Joplin families with Christ-centered education since 1953, and we believe our combination of academic excellence, small class sizes, and Lutheran values makes us the best choice for Joplin families…

MO Scholars and Other Scholarships for Martin Luther School in Joplin Private school is more affordable than you might think. Many families in the Joplin area qualify for tuition assistance — and some qualify for free tuition — through the MO Scholars program and other scholarship opportunities available at Martin Luther School. Principal Mollie Ramstad recently shared the details on Living Well Four States, explaining how the program works and why more families qualify than they might expect. Watch: Principal…

UPDATE — May 2026: We are thrilled to announce that Martin Luther School has been fully accredited in good standing by NLSA! Our school received 8 strengths, 0 major deficiencies, and our Power Hour program was recognized as a national Powerful Practice. Read the full announcement → NLSA accreditation Joplin — Martin Luther School is proud to welcome a team of evaluators for our 2026 National Lutheran School Accreditation visit, taking place April 28–30, 2026. This is a significant milestone…