Enrollment for the 2027–28 school year opens to the public on Tuesday, January 19, 2027. School is in session that day as usual.
If your family is not at Martin Luther School yet, this is the day you can apply. Current MLS families had first refusal from December 7, so some grades will already have filled — worth calling to ask before you set your heart on a particular class.
Come see the school first. Nobody should enroll a child in a school they have only read about. Schedule a tour and walk the building on an ordinary school day — that is when you learn the most. Kindergarten Declaration Night and the Academic Fair on April 8 is another good look, and the National Lutheran Schools Week events the following week are open to visitors.
Start at the enrollment page, or read through Admissions first if you would rather understand the process before beginning it. Tuition, payment plans, and available assistance are on the Tuition & Financial Aid page.
You do not have to be Lutheran to enroll. Many of our families are not. The FAQ answers what that actually looks like day to day, and Faith & Values at MLS is honest about what we teach and why.
Martin Luther School serves Early Childhood through 8th grade at 2616 S Connecticut Ave in Joplin, Missouri. Questions? Call the school office at (417) 624-1403 or email info@martinlutherjoplin.com.