Friday, 9/5/25
LUNCH TODAY: Alfredo or Marinara Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, BBQ Riblet Sandwich & FF
LUNCH TOMORROW: Beef & Chicken Tacos, Pizza, Chicken Tenders & FF, Corn Dog & FF
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SERVICE HOURS – High School students are required to complete at least 20 service hours from 6/1/25-5/15/26. Please see attached instructions to learn how to submit hours for approval.
Do you have a love for music? Do you like to help out in your community? Giving Back with Music Club might be the perfect place for you! Here at GBWM, we perform around the school at different events to share the universal language of Music. We help organize school musical events and perform at our own events once per quarter! Some of our events can be considered for Service Hours! Please note that ALL are welcome; you do not have to be a musician to join. If you are interested, please come join our first meeting in room 601, on Tuesday, September 9th at lunch! Email kingsley.manning27@flhsemail.org or erika.mochal@flhsemail.org if you have any questions. Click this if interested - GBWMC interest form! (9/19)
Need Service Hours? Mountain View Lutheran Church Woman’s League needs high school students who are willing to babysit on Saturday, September 13th from 8:45am-10:45am at Mountain View. Snacks will be provided. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Joiner-Grice at bree.joiner@flhsemail.org (9/12)
Monday, September 8, is Grandparents Day! We’re excited to welcome over 700 grandparents to campus for this special celebration. With the increase in visitors, parking will be more limited than usual. Please plan ahead by allowing extra time to park, and consider carpooling with friends for the day. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we share our campus with our wonderful grandparents and grandfriends—it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our community! (9/8)
Are you interested in joining the Asian Student Association? This association talks about the various asian cultures, asian victories and adversities throughout history, and present struggles. Discussions will focus on the past, present, and future of Asian Americans. We also plan to volunteer with Asian nonprofit organizations. If you are interested in joining us come to the courtroom during lunch this Friday! Then meet with us at lunch every other Friday, email kai.nguyen26@flhsemail.org or alex.bagnara@flhsemail.org (9/12)
Want to work on your public speaking skills? Come join the Debate Club! We will be having our first meeting September 3rd in Room 121 at 3:15. Both middle and high school students are welcome to join. We’ll be meeting every other Wednesday after school. Come join and sharpen your debate skills! If you have any questions, email tia.meyer26@flhsemail.org, bryce.boardman26@flhsemail.org, or tonnigesj@flhsemail.org (9/30)
The REALLY REALLY REALLY COOL COOL COOL BIBLE BIBLE BIBLE STUDY STUDY STUDY 4 BOYS BOYS BOYS on Tuesdays, from 8am - 8:30am, begins on September 2nd in Room 116. Join Pastor Sam and see what it's all about! (9/30)
Service Hours needed? The mission of the Miracle League of Las Vegas is to provide children and adults with cognitive and/or physical challenges in the greater Las Vegas community the opportunity to play baseball and soccer in a safe and nurturing environment. We offer an annual basketball camp and tennis camp as well. Our League is not possible without our VOLUNTEERS! One of our most valuable volunteers is our player Buddy. The Buddy assists an assigned player in playing their game, both at-bat and in the field. Players are paired with a "Buddy", the Buddy is then with the player the entire game. You won't believe how much fun this can be, and how much it means to our athletes to have a new friend to share the game with! Our Buddies come from all sectors of the community. Please sign up for shifts at www.miracleleaguelasvegas.com
Saturday, September 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and November 1st, 8th, and 15th. Shifts are as follows: 7:45am - 11:00am, 10:45am - 1:00pm, 12:45pm - 3:00pm
And 2:45pm - 5:00pm (11/1)
Looking for Service Hours? A FLHS alumni has founded an organization and is looking for volunteers. The charity is called “Kickz For Kidz”. Students will help Kickz For Kidz by sorting, cleaning, and refurbishing donated sneakers from our inventory. Each pair will be prepared to go to children in need, giving students a hands-on opportunity to make a real difference in their community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring any gently used sneakers in good, wearable condition to help put even more shoes on the feet of local kids, and to join us for a day of giving back to the community. See attached flier for details and to sign up. (9/16)
FLHS is pleased to announce that MostPrep will be running courses at FLHS in preparation for the fall SAT dates. You may use this LINK to sign up for a class. There is a limit of 25 students per session, so registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact MostPrep by e-mail (mostprep@gmail.com) or phone (702-896-1307 -- this is a landline, so please don't send a text!) if you have any questions. Here is a list of course offerings; no student may register for more than 1 course, and these courses are only open to current sophomores and juniors. FLHS will bill students' accounts for these courses after they begin. Dates are subject to change if any of the dates of test administration change; parents and students are strongly encouraged to watch College Board's website and secure a seat for an SAT as soon as registration opens for those tests. Click on attached for individual course offerings.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REMINDERS
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2025-2026 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: www.aktivate.com
HS Sports Physicals – Please use NEW NIAA Physical forms as of 6/5/25: You can obtain the most current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under MS/HS Sports Registration Information. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms
Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor’s office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
--Physicals expire 12 months from the date of exam. –Up to date physicals are required for the 2025/2026 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break so it’s good for the whole year.
--All completed physicals must be uploaded into Aktivate for approval. --If your athlete’s physical expires before or during their season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team.
Example: Your child is trying out for a fall sport, your previously completed physical was done on 11/10/24. The physical is expired as of 11/10/25. It will not be valid for the 2025/2026 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2025/2026
Fall: Football, 7/30/25 – 11/20/25
Fall: Non-Football Sports, 8/2/25 – 11/20/25
Winter: 11/15/25 – 2/23/26
Spring: 2/15/26 – 5/18/26
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the HS Athletic Administrative Assistant at heidi.cohen@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, September 8, is Grandparents Day! We’re excited to welcome over 700 grandparents to campus for this special celebration. With the increase in visitors, parking will be more limited than usual. Please plan ahead by allowing extra time to park, and consider carpooling with friends for the day. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we share our campus with our wonderful grandparents and grandfriends—it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our community! (9/8)
Want to work on your public speaking skills? Come join the Debate Club! We will be having our first meeting September 3rd in Room 121 at 3:15. Both middle and high school students are welcome to join. We’ll be meeting every Wednesday after school. Come join and sharpen your debate skills! If you have any questions, email tia.meyer26@flhsemail.org, bryce.boardman26@flhsemail.org, or tonnigesj@flhsemail.org (9/30)
The REALLY REALLY REALLY COOL COOL COOL BIBLE BIBLE BIBLE STUDY STUDY STUDY 4 BOYS BOYS BOYS on Tuesdays, from 8am - 8:30am, begins on September 2nd in Room 116. Join Pastor Sam and see what it's all about! (9/30)
Monday’sArt Club (JNAHS) is starting up this week!!
Rock Painting Workshop 8/25 after school 3:13- 4:30
The Junior National Art Honor Society (JNAHS) helps students by providing national recognition, leadership and opportunities for community involvement and peer recognition in the arts. We build a creative community of like-minded artists. Contact:september.wilson@flhsemail.org (9/8)
Wednesday’s Art Club: Contact:maria.preston@flhsemail.org
Helps students by providing art lessons where students work on drawing skills and small projects. We build a creative community of like-minded artists. (9/8)
7th grade students would you like to travel to Boston and enjoy celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary? Visit schooltoursofamerica.com and select trip #B542
With parent/guardian, sign up and place your deposit. QUESTIONS: Speak with Mr. Paquette in room 329 or, email: shawn.paquette@flhsemail.org (10/10)
7th grade students would you like to travel to Boston and enjoy celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary? Visit schooltoursofamerica.com and select trip #B542
With parent/guardian, sign up and place your deposit. QUESTIONS: Speak with Mr. Paquette in room 329 or, email: shawn.paquette@flhsemail.org (10/10)
Attention students! Do you like computers, problem-solving, or protecting the digital world? Then join our Middle School CyberPatriot Program! CyberPatriot is a fun, hands-on competition where you’ll work as part of a team to learn about cybersecurity, defend virtual networks, and tackle real-world tech challenges. No experience needed — we’ll teach you everything you need to know! There will be an Interest Meeting after school Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Room 312 from 4 - 5:15pm.
Who can join: All middle school students
When we meet: Every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:15pm
Where: Room 221
For more information, see Mr. Middleton in the Library (9/11)
Mathcounts this year. It is open to any 6 - 8th grader who has a passion for math beyond what is taught in the classroom. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm with Mr. Kirkpatrick (kirkpatrickk@flhsemail.org) in room 327. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:30 pm. If you are interested in Mathcounts, come on by. (9/11)
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS REMINDERS
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2025-2026 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: www.aktivate.com
MS Sports Physicals – Please use NEW NIAA Physical forms as of 6/5/25: You can obtain the most current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under MS/HS Sports Registration Information. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms
Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor’s office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
--Physicals expire 12 months from the date of exam. –Up to date physicals are required for the 2025/2026 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break so it’s good for the whole year.
--All completed physicals must be uploaded into Aktivate for approval. --If your athlete’s physical expires before or during their season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team.
Example: Your child is trying out for a fall sport, your previously completed physical was done on 11/10/24. The physical is expired as of 11/10/25. It will not be valid for the 2025/2026 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the MS Athletic Administrative Assistant at renee.dewey@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4302
MS Swim
Interest meeting Wednesday, September 3rd 3:15 pm in room 408
Practice Starts October 13th and will be Mon., Tues. and Wed.
3:30 - 4:40 PM at Pavilion Center Pool
Questions contact Coach Blank, Blanks@flhsemail.org (10/13)
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:14
Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 2:19-25; 4:1-7; Ephesians 4:25-5:14
“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
There is a false teaching that says that no one could be lost if they have ever come to saving faith. Popularly going by the slogan, “Once saved, always saved,” this is a horrible false teaching. One reason this is so horrible is that it leads people to think that it does not matter if they lead a sinful life or not, because they’re automatically in, no matter what. But that’s not what our Scripture reading says.
Today, Paul warns the Ephesians to “not grieve the Holy Spirit.” Grieving the Holy Spirit is when a believing Christian nevertheless turns to a life of intentional, willful sin against the Ten Commandments. We see this with King David, who lost the Holy Spirit for many months after he slept with Uriah’s wife. There are various other Scriptural and life examples as well where someone had the faith and lost it. When the Holy Spirit is grieved, He flees the person’s heart and takes saving faith with Him, too. This is one reason why sexual sin is especially dangerous. It is a faith killer.
Once saved, always saved? No. But what we can say, and are glad to say, is that even the lost can be found. Even when Christians fall into sin, God calls them to renewed repentance for all their sins. No one living is hopeless. No one living is outside of God’s desire to redeem. God wants all to be saved, to repent and believe in the Gospel. Our sins abound. We would be lost without the mercy of Jesus. But He is merciful. He gave His life for sinners. He died for all sins – even future sins that haven’t been done. He defeated death for us by His glorious resurrection. Now He sends His Holy Spirit by His Word, even when people have turned away. By that Word, the Holy Spirit comes. He brings the unrepentant to repent, and the repentant to faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit can restore faith to those who have fallen away – He did with King David, after all. He sent Nathan the prophet, whose words of the Law broke David’s hardness of heart, and whose words of the Gospel restored David to saving faith. Then, as a fruit of saving faith, the Holy Spirit restores the forgiven believer to holiness of living.
The Holy Spirit has sealed you for the day of redemption. He did not come to sanctify sin, but He did come to sanctify you. And through faith in Christ alone, you remain God’s temple, and the Holy Spirit dwells in you. Continue in this faith and in a God-pleasing life!
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Let me be Thine forever, My faithful God and Lord; Let me forsake Thee never Nor wander from Thy Word. Lord, do not let me waver, But give me steadfastness, And for such grace forever Thy holy name I’ll bless. (LSB 689:1)
Rev. Robert Mayes, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Beemer and Wisner, NE.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME’s conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.
