2025 Admissions
The decision of where your child attends school is a big one.
Our prayer? That the Lord will lead you to the right place where your child can excel.
Our administration and teachers are excited about the possibility of your family joining the Valley family. At Valley, we seek to be More Than a School as we come alongside parents to Prepare, Train, and Teach this generation for Jesus Christ all while academically preparing our students for their place in God’s Kingdom.
We invite you to come and explore our school by scheduling a Parent Visit and Tour. During this roughly 60-minute meeting, you’ll speak one-on-one with either Mr. Brian L’Heureux, our Kindergarten – 8th grade principal, or Mr. Lucas Tanney, our High School Lead Teacher. We’ll even pop in to meet our Executive Director, Mr. Henry Pahlkotter. You can expect these educational leaders, with over 85 years of experience, to ask questions and listen carefully to understand the unique ways God has gifted your child.
Your scheduled time at Valley will conclude with a personalized tour of our building with our Director of Admissions, Mrs. April Schriever. She will make sure you leave with a clear understanding of the admissions process as well as the timeline to apply for a State of Iowa Educational Savings Account.
Set up your parent visit and tour
Call 319-266-4565 or view our calendar.
Attend a Family Open House
Not yet ready to schedule a one-on-one with our administration? Plan to attend one of our upcoming Family Open Houses!
Family Open House 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday
April 15th
5:45 pm Elementary Overview
6:15 pm Middle/High School Overview
What to Expect
- Overview of Valley
- Meet our dedicated educators
- Sneak peek at our summer construction plans
- Free supper for your entire immediate family
Our administration and teachers are excited about the possibility of your family joining the Valley family. At Valley, we seek to be More Than a School as we come alongside parents to Prepare, Train, and Teach this generation for Jesus Christ all while academically preparing our students for their place in God’s Kingdom.
What Families & Graduates Are Saying
"I absolutely appreciate the morals and values that they teach there. He has learned how to resolve conflict, problem-solving, healthy relationships, and most important of all, the importance of Jesus Christ in his life."
"Valley Lutheran is more like a family than a school. Everyone is so close and friendly to each other. At Valley, I feel safe to talk about my faith and share it with others."
"What appealed to us about Valley was their philosophy of coming alongside of us as parents, the primary educators of our child, to help teach him. Additionally, their academic excellence and the opportunities afforded at a K-12 school were other draws."
"Valley Lutheran has brought me forward in my education. With smaller classroom sizes and more one-on-one action with the teachers, it makes it feel like a family."
"The enriching environment and dedication of the staff have made my child’s experience nothing but a success. I cannot recommend this school enough!"
"Valley did more than just prepare me academically; it equipped me with the skills and confidence to navigate the real world. I also feel incredibly fortunate to have attended a school where I could openly learn about God and express my faith without hesitation."
How to Apply
Step 1
Schedule a Parent Visit and Tour where you can share insight into your child’s strengths and abilities as well as areas of need, and learn from our administrative team how Valley can help you achieve your family’s academic goals for your student. Your initial visit will conclude with a behind-the-scenes look at student life with our Director of Admissions, Mrs. April Schriever.
Step 2
Once you make your desire known to move forward, our Director of Admissions, Mrs. April Schriever, will reach out to set an appointment for your student to be academically tested to ensure proper placement. We’ll also take a look at your student’s current academic records.
Step 3
Once your family receives an offer to apply for admission from our administrative team, you’ll receive an email with a link to fill out our online admission forms. We welcome your family to the Valley family!
Take the first step
An Investment in Your Child's future
During your Parent Visit and Tour, our Director of Admissions will explain how the following programs help make a private Christian education at Valley within your family’s financial reach.
The dollars allocated to your child through the State of Iowa’s Students First ESA bill covers ALL incoming kindergarteners, ALL public school transfers, and ALL fully homeschooled students. During the 2024-2025 school year, ESAs covered 86% of tuition.
The Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization exists to assist families who are Iowa residents who desire a K-12 Lutheran education in Iowa for their children. Awards are based on income guidelines and may help reduce the gap between full tuition and ESAs.
In the State of Iowa, the funds in a student’s 529 college savings plan may be used for tuition at Kindergarten – 12th grade private school tuition.
We firmly believe that when parents and staff work together, it creates a stronger environment in which our students will grow in God’s truth and grace. To that end, we’ve created the Crusader Family Service Grant where participating families can receive $100 off per child by giving of their time and talents.