St. Michael Lutheran School

7211 Oakland Drive

Portage, MI 49024

7 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 20, 2021

My son is finishing up one year (8th grade) as he attended during Covid. My only regret is we didn’t enroll him sooner.His teachers care deeply for him and the students, and the curriculum is excellent. Because the school is small, scholars are given the benefit of attention. Students are encouraged to excel and their strengths are really highlighted. My son really hit his stride while under the direction of the school’s excellent programming. The principal is at the door every single morning greeting the children. One day this year he wasn’t there. No other school does that. The parent involvement is high. There is a deep sense of community among the children, but also among families. What stands out to me is that people are genuine and authentic. They demonstrate faith, it’s not overwhelming and overdone. I appreciate that.With respect to cost, it is the highest value. The facility is beautiful. The building is very new, as is the equipment. It cost more to have him in daycare as an infant that it costs to give him a high end education now. Money well spent. Highly highly highly recommend.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2019

My son will be graduating this year after attending since preschool, and it has been an excellent nine years. I feel he is well prepared for high school.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2018

This was the best thing we could have ever done for our daughter. We had her at the public school and they had failed her. She has a 504 plan and the public school was not following it at all. Now that we are at St. Michael's School they have been excellent to us and her both. Not only are the following her 504, but are expanding it to better suit and help her. If you are on the fence about bringing your child here, I really recommend it. The office team, teachers, and principal are top notch. Come check it out. You will be just as happy as me. or maybe even more!!
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2017

This is a great school they work hard on academic and apiritual development of the students. Very friendly and family oriented environment. My children like it and we highly recommend it.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2013

My son has been at SMLS for 3 years now, and sadly we are moving. The education has been fantastic. The programs include so much more than reading and writing (like spanish, band, music, art, technology), plus my son is a head of where the public schools are. On top of the great education Christian vaules are taught. The kids are expected to live the vaules. The parents are active in the school and with thier kids - and what has impressed me most was the ability for parents to discuss the behaviors in class and work on improvements as needed. The entire staff, from Principal down has been wonderful in nurturing and teaching my child. I trully am sad to leave this wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2012

My husband and I have moved around the US quite a bite and have had a wonderful expereince at SMLS the last 4 years watching our children grow & learn. Both the prinicpal & teaching staff are warm, caring and welcoming everyone to the school. There is a strong academic focus on each child and they are encourage to grow and learn. Every year I see the school staff enhancing their academic program & making efforts to improve the quality of the school. SMLS encourages parents to volunteer and welcomes parents to get involved in several school & family events.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2010

Having moved around the United States for jobs we have seen several different schools but I have to say that the teachers and staff at this school are excellent! My second grader is learning not only great academics but also great lessons about life and has matured so much through the great teachers there! Words cannot describe how fantastic their programs are(art, language, music, athletics).