Academics
The rigorous educational program at MELHS is designed to challenge students in an environment that helps each child grow in knowledge and succeed in life. With 96% of graduates enrolling in college, our curriculum prepares students for whatever career they choose, while remaining grounded in Christian values.
Our eight-period school day (45 minute periods) delivers academic success in a traditional setting. An honors program and dual credit opportunities push the highest achieving students, while personal attention helps each individual succeed. Most students graduate having already earned a significant number of college credits.
Boasting ACT scores that rise above area high schools and the state and national averages, our graduates have continued their education at many prestigious colleges and universities. Scholarships abound for our graduates as they prepare for college.
Curriculum
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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…
Interim Courses
Students will be involved with service projects throughout the community and at school.
(No Cost)
Have you ever wondered how the magnificent stained glass displays in the churches you have visited were created?! Now is your chance to find out! During the Art of Stained Glass Interim you will be learning about the history, production, and locations famous stained glass displays in our area originated from! We will be visiting Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis which displays 13 Tiffany stained glass windows, the Basilica of St. Louis, the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. On Tuesday & Wednesday of Interim Students will be going to the Macoupin county art collective to create a stained glass piece of their very own. In this workshop they will be learning the fundamentals of stained glass art. The cost for this interim is $150-200 depending on the design and food you purchase that week. The entire weeks events will be off campus and transportation will be coordinated. This interim needs to be capped at a MAX of 15 students.
($150-$200)
If you want to gain some baking experience or practice making personalized cakes that not only taste great but look too good to eat then you should register for Mrs. Doyle’s cake decorating competition. You will research cakes and make a plan to make one that suits your taste and style, place a supply order, bake and decorate that cake and take it home to share. At the end of the week, you will be faced with a surprise task for the competition portion of our interim. Which student will win the Great MELHS Baking Show?
-Bring your own lunch
($30)
Take a week off from your typical classes to join Mr. Langendorf and your friends for a week of activities all around Edwardsville! Activities will be accessible to all ability levels ranging from yard games like cornhole, spikeball, and washers to high stakes games of laser tag, mini-golf, and sand volleyball. We will visit some of the great local entertainment our city has to offer including trips to Edison's and Park North Golf Club.
($50-$75)
This course will push you to the limit! We will be going to Upper Limits to learn to rock climb. We will be going to a High Ropes Course, an American Ninja Warrior Course, plus two other places to be decided at one of our meetings. If you are afraid of heights or injured, this is not the class for you.
($300 plus money for food)
Everyone loves a grilled steak and pork chops. Everyone loves some smoked brisket or pulled pork. Everyone loves some fried fish, cheese curds, or a bloomin' onion. What about a seafood boil? All of those sound great and really delicious don’t they. We will spend the week learning how to prepare and cook food on the grill, blacktop, fryer, or pot. You will learn how to cook all of these great foods and then everyone will want to have you at their cookouts, BBQs and tailgates. Bring your appetite and ready to cook some good food.
($50 - may change depending on price of food)
We will explore themes like love, loyalty, loss, faith, suffering, mortality, and life after death through the lens of JK Rowling's iconic series. Both the books and movies will serve as source material as we trace the theological threads present in them, connecting to our everyday lives as we also learn the "stories behind the stories".
(No Cost)
Tired of being inside all day sitting at a desk? This Interim is for those who like to MOVE and be outdoors. We will spend our week hiking in places like Pere Marquette and Mastodon State Park, and walking and picnicking in Forest Park and the Botanical Gardens. We will also spend a day walking our own trails right here in Edwardsville. Get ready to be with your friends and be exhilarated and renewed by nature, sunshine, and fresh air! $50 per person to cover gas and tickets.
($50)
Go on safari here in the Metro East and discover all types of amazing animals. Possible sightings could include alpacas, pythons, bison, eagles, sharks, sheep, and many others. Locations will be finalized in our pre-interim meetings and may include: Grant’s Farm, STL Aquarium, Big Joel’s Safari, Alpacas of Troy, STL Zoo (evening program), Lone Elk Park, World Bird Sanctuary, Tie Dyed Iguana, and Gindler Farm.
(approx. $100)
Fifteen students and thirteen parents are taking a trip to Hollywood. Led by Pastor Schilbe and Mrs. Spelbring, the MELHS group will learn about the entertainment industry. Guided studio tours will show the group where favorite movies and television shows are made. The group will also visit some iconic landmarks that have made Southern California world famous. And while MELHS is in the neighborhood, the group will make a quick visit to Concordia University—Irvine.
(This interim is no longer able to add new participants)
Shift your curiosity into high gear to explore the history of the automotive industry in Germany and Italy. With a focus on world-class automobile engineering, this Career Readiness tour puts students on the road to understanding the evolution of the auto sector like never before. Investigate the brilliance of local manufacturers and leading brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Alfa Romeo, then head home with insight that can help jumpstart a successful career in vehicle production.
(approx. $4600-$5400)
(There is still time to enroll in this interim, but the window is closing quickly. If you want to get onto this trip you should start a conversation with Mr. Lorenz right as soon as possible.)