Know For Next Year!

 

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Summer Pride!

This summer we are offering a strength and conditioning program to all enrolled students and the option to participate in open gyms for any sports you are interested in. Below is a photo with the full information and the link to sign up: 

https://payit.nelnet.net/form/B3UbEA45

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Class Course Survey:

https://forms.gle/pLeGGiUYMoxV3wmHA

This survey for the students is not class selections yet, that will come later this summer. This survey is just showing their interest in certain courses.

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Summer Reading 2025: 

This summer rising 9th-12th graders at DLS are being asked to choose a book written or edited by a DLS alumnus. In the fall we will have the authors come to the school to meet the students, answer questions, talk about reading and writing, and sign your books. 

The authors and their works:

David Afsharirad: A graduate from the class of 2002, David Afsharirad is an Associate Editor at Baen Books. For five years, he was the editor of Baen's The Best Military and Adventure SF series; he also edited the all-Davids anthology The Chronicles of Davids. His short fiction has appeared in various anthologies and magazines. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife and son.

Chronicles of Davids https://a.co/d/dBxBebA

The history of science fiction and fantasy is filled with stories by what we like to call “Davids of Distinction.” Now, for the first time, an anthology by people named David, for everyone. Even if your name is anything but David! Read along as editor David Afsharirad guides you through the strange, wonderous imaginations of the great Davids of the field, past, present, and future. Fifteen tales by David Weber, David Drake, Gregory Benford & David Brin, David B. Coe, D.J. Butler, Avram Davidson, David H. Keller, and many more. Many more Davids, that is.

All Roads Lead to Rome https://a.co/d/a7HHYlP

Step back in time and traverse the stars with classic stories that reimagine the grandeur of the Roman Empire—with a science fiction twist. From the vastness of interstellar conquests to the intricate politics of alien worlds, these tales blend history and imagination, exploring what might have been if Rome had extended its reach beyond the solar system.

 

Elena Hall: A member of the class of 2012, Elena S Hall is a LMSW, adoptee, author, and speaker who has a passion for adoption advocacy that stems from her faith and family. She loves to write, dance, sing, and tell stories. Her goal is to aid readers to promote healing and growth within the adoption community and empower readers to share their own stories.

Through Adopted Eyes https://a.co/d/9PXE0xV

Through Adopted Eyes explores the world of adoption from the viewpoint of adoptees. Russian adoptee Elena S. Hall shares her own story and thoughts on the subject of adoption in addition to interviews from other adoptees of different ages, heritages, and perspectives. Whether you are an adoptive parent, curious about adoption, or an adoptee yourself, this unique collection of memoirs provides real insight into lives directly impacted by adoption.

 

Stephen Harrison: Stephen Harrison is a freelance journalist who has written about Wikipedia for The New York Times, The Guardian, WIRED, and Slate. A 2005 graduate of Lutheran High School (Dallas Lutheran School), he also works as a tech lawyer. His latest book, The Editors, is a fast-paced thriller inspired by Wikipedia and the volunteers who keep it running.

The Editors https://a.co/d/37FzzO1

Aim for Neutrality. We Need Better Sources. Anonymity is Fundamental. Keep Developing.

The editors know these principles. The editors follow them every day – usually. The editors may not be recognized on the street, but they craft the information that is seen on nearly every internet search. Through Infopendium, a global, crowd-sourced internet encyclopedia, the editors influence the world. Freelance journalist Morgan Wentworth, recently laid off from PopFeed News, attends the Global Infopendium Conference in New York expecting a straightforward story to help pay the rent. But the so-called “pendium people” are full of surprises. PhDs rub shoulders with high school students, all quoting the project’s rules and regulations like a second language. Sure, millions of people see the facts curated by these editors, but who really cares about the free encyclopedia? When a hacker attacks the conference and posts a cryptic message, it becomes clear that somebody does. And Morgan decides to find out who. But the path through an online information war is far from clear. Foreign governments, billionaires, and a global virus threaten to sway the truth on Infopendium.

 

Jacqueline Smith: Jacqueline E. Smith is the award-winning author of the Cemetery Tours series, the Boy Band series, and the Solstice Stories fairy tale retellings. When she’s not writing, you can find her volunteering at the Dallas Zoo and listening to BTS. She graduated from Lutheran High School in 2006. 

Solstice Stories: Spring https://a.co/d/7cxvNUi 

Mirabella Sprigg will do anything to save her mother, even if that means leaving behind everything she's ever known. After the town apothecary tells Mira that the cure for her mother's mystery ailment only exists in the faraway Kingdom of Oderra, she fears all hope is lost... until she meets Calo Guiscard and his troupe of traveling performers. Experience the adventure, the enchantment, and the unexpected romance in this brand-new retelling of Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's beloved fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast.

Solstice Stories: Summer https://a.co/d/9PuTrhl

Princess Iona never imagined she'd be lost at sea.

Of course, she never imagined she'd be rescued by a handsome Merman, either.

Experience the magic, the wonder, and the romance in this reversed retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved Fairy Tale, The Little Mermaid.

Solstice Stories: Autumn https://a.co/d/0MDrxND

Magic has never come naturally to Cecily Bellheather. Still, she's willing to do anything she can to help Roden Thatch and his brother, Ryder, a young werewolf on the verge of his first Full Moon.

Experience the enchantment and the adventure in this brand-new magical retelling of Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood.

Rising 9th-12th grade students must read TWO of the Solstice Stories; rising 6th-8th grade students may read ONE

Shipwreck Girl https://a.co/d/cnLhmgL

Dance is Juliette Havens' whole life. Or at least, it used to be. Before she sustained a life-altering, dream-shattering knee injury that forced her to drop out of one of New York’s most prestigious universities. Now she’s back in her hometown and struggling to adapt to her new life. And the idea of a whole new future. When an opportunity to audition for a local band’s music video arises, Juliette takes it as a chance to perform one last time. She never expects to find herself forging a friendship with four guys in a pop-punk band... or falling for handsome drummer, Landon Best.

 

Rising 6th - 8th graders

Rising 6th -8th graders may choose ONE book from the following list to read. You will be expected to complete a report on the book at the beginning of school in Fall 2025:

The Edge of Nowhere by John Smelcer

The Story of My Life by Helen Keller

The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis

The Solstice Stories: Spring, Summer OR Autumn by Jacqueline Smith

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Thank you, Dallas Lutheran Parents! 

We look forward to growing with you and your student(s) in the upcoming years. Please contact us if there are any other questions you have. Go Lions!

Email: office@dallaslutheranschool.com  |  Phone: 214-349-8912  |  Address: 8494 Stults Rd.