ACCOMPLISHMENTS
May 2022 – Area Pastors met for lunch in Altamont at the invitation of Mr. Matt Putnam. The topic: “Could a Lutheran High School feasibly meet the needs of area families?”
November 2023 – Feasibility study began with The Genesis Project
January 2024 – The Steering Committee formalized
September 2024 – Genesis Project Completed – Received the recommendation to proceed with an Effingham County Lutheran High School
March 2025 – Subcommittees began to form composed of area LCMS members
April 2025 – 501(c)(3) filed
May 2025 – First donations received
October 2025 – Secured the initial location for the school – The Christian Education Building owned by St. John’s Lutheran Church – Effingham
November 2025 – Presentations to the area congregations began about the vision, logistics, and plan
February 2026 – Presentations to the area congregations wrapped up
March 2026 – Renovations to the Christian Education building began
May 2026 – LCMS RSO Application submitted
August 23, 2026 – Reverend Stephen Rutherford installed as Principal of Holy Trinity Lutheran High School
PLANNED GOALS
Fall 2026 – Fundraising Kick-off Event
Winter 2026 – Spring 2027 – Admissions process begins for prospective students
Spring 2027 – Renovations to the initial site wrap up
August 2027 – Holy Trinity opens its doors to the inaugural freshmen and sophomores
Beyond 2027 – Outgrow the initial site, secure ground and funding, and begin building a more permanent home for HTLHS
