Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
A Legacy of Faith and Education
In 1952, Rev. William Jensen, a young pastor with a vision, gathered local families to establish Trinity Lutheran Church with the support of the Church Extension Fund and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The congregation held its first worship service on December 7, 1952, in the Symonds public school auditorium. Soon after, the church purchased property at 28 Arch Street, and on October 3, 1954, construction began on West Keene Chapel. The chapel was dedicated on May 15, 1955, with the message: "A Neighborhood Church with a Message for the World."
As the West Keene neighborhood grew, so did Trinity Lutheran Church. The church became a hub for youth ministry, offering basketball, Bible activities, Confirmation classes, and the Walther League Youth Group—all driven by a mission to nurture faith in the next generation.
A Commitment to Christian Education
In 1955, Trinity Lutheran Church took its next bold step, founding a preschool led by Doris Tisdale and Donna Hackerott. For 40 years, the preschool thrived, serving young learners in a Christ-centered environment. In 1995, the congregation expanded its mission, adding a state-approved kindergarten, followed shortly by an elementary program through fifth grade.
Growth and Expansion
In 2001, Trinity Lutheran Church dedicated our current 100 Maple Avenue school facilities, expanding our reach to serve more families. Under the leadership of Dr. George Fellendorf, our first principal, the school grew to include:
- Middle school classrooms
- A science lab
- A media center and library
- A teacher’s lounge
- Nine additional classrooms
The school continued to flourish, and in 2011, Trinity Lutheran Church built a new church adjacent to the school. Today, we are blessed to use this space for weekly chapel services, reinforcing our commitment to a Christ-centered education.
A Thriving Christian School Community
Today, Trinity Christian School continues to grow, thanks to the dedication of our faculty and staff, the faithful support of Trinity Lutheran Church, and the families who choose us as their partner in Christian education.
We invite you to be part of our story—join us in shaping the future through faith, learning, and community.
Trinity Christian School has been accredited through the National Lutheran Schools Association since 2012. You can find out more about NLSA and the accreditation process here:
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church held its first service on December 7, 1952. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, our Preschool opened its doors. Our educational mission expanded in 1995 by adding our state-approved Kindergarten at 28 Arch Street church location. In 1998 we launched our state-approved elementary program.
Our presence continued expanding in West Keene with the 2001 inauguration
of our new 100 Maple Avenue school phase 1 building. We expanded further in 2012 with the new church facilities, uniting the school and church buildings.
The Trinity congregation joined the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in 1952.
A “synod” is a group of Christian congregations that join in worship, following common understandings of God’s Word. Congregations across the world have joined this synod since the 1800’s. You may explore more about the synod at www.lcms.org.