Why MELHS
An encouraging, Christ-centered environment, uniquely focused curriculum, caring faculty and staff, and numerous opportunities for students to challenge their abilities are just some of what sets us apart. Our highly educated faculty comes with years of experience and a variety of advanced degrees. With a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, they work closely with students to foster academic advancement and integrity in a respectful, Christian environment.
Advanced courses are available in all the major subject areas, including dual-credit courses offered through Lewis and Clark Community College. Independent studies allow students to tailor their college preparatory education to best suit their needs, and ACT results well above the national average show a consistent positive outcome for our graduates.
Over 90 percent of our seniors move on to college, well-prepared to further their education and pursue their goals and dreams. We thank God for the dozens of our students who annually choose to go to one of our Concordia University campuses to prepare for church work.
We are justifiably proud of the academic achievements of the students at Metro-East Lutheran High School, both past and present. Whatever the vocational calling or the university chosen, we believe our students are prepared both academically and in the knowledge of their faith as they go out into the world.
Discipleship . Respect . Integrity . Loyalty
Follow us on Facebook
Facebook link coming soon...
Follow us on Instagram
Our graduates have been accepted to universities across the country!
University of Illinois, Saint Louis University, Webster University, Washington University, Millikin University, McKendree University, Greenville College, Maryville University, Bradley University, Butler University, University of Notre Dame, Pepperdine University, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Valparaiso University, Western Kentucky University, Illinois State University, Clemson University, Truman State University, Vanderbilt University, University of Illinois Chicago, Southeast Missouri State, Texas A&M University, Murray State University, Brown University, University of Alabama, University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Concordia University Chicago, Concordia University Wisconsin, Concordia University Nebraska, Concordia University Irvine, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and many more…
Faculty
Dr. Jay Krause
Principaljay.krause@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 130
Mr. Jason Batty
Athletic Director, PE & Drivers Ed. Teacher, Boys Volleyball Coachjason.batty@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 134
Mrs. Linda Behrhorst
School Secretarylinda.behrhorst@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 100
Mrs. Angela Mueller
Marketing & Admissions Directorangela.mueller@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 135
Mr. Rob Stock
Assistant Principal, Academic Counselor, Girls Basketball Coachrob.stock@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 131
Ms. Sheila Hamlin
Office Manager, Admin. Asst. to Principalsheila.hamlin@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 132
Mrs. Shanna Covarrubias
Spanish Teacher, Spanish Club Advisor, Scholar Bowl Coachshanna.covarrubias@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 116
Mr. Jon Giordano
Theology Chair, Asst. Bowling Coachjon.giordano@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 103
Mrs. Katie Keily-Vann
English, Communications & Journalism Teacherkatie.keily-vann@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 113
Mr. Mike Koch
Science and Math Teacher, Head Football Coach, Track Coachmike.koch@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 106
Mr. Chase Langendorf
Social Studies Teacher, Golf Coachchase.langendorf@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 120
Mr. Tim Lorenz
Math Dept. Chair, Technology Coordinatortim.lorenz@melhs.org . 618.656.3039x108
Miss Christina McNealy
Art Teacherchristina.mcnealy@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 126
Mr. Joseph Meador
Theology Teacher, Band Directorjoseph.meador@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 105
Mrs. Laura Morrison
English Department Chair, Student Council Advisorlaura.morrison@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 112
Mr. David Moldenhauer
Math & Physics Teacher, FCA Advisor, Board Game Club Advisordavid.moldenhauer@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 107
Mrs. Sharon Porterfield
English Teachersharon.porterfield@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 117
Rev. Scott Schilbe
Sophomore Theologyscott.schilbe@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 109
Miss Ruth Thompson
History & PE Teacher, CC & Girls Basketball Coachruth.thompson@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 114
Mrs. Deb Wudtke
Biology Teacher, NHS Advisordeb.wudtke@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 118
Ms. Becky Wycoff
Sophomore Englishbecky.wycoff@melhs.org . 618.656.3039 x 113