Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an FVL Schools Partner in my area?
Check our locations page to find the one that is closest to you.
This site separates elementary & middle school, but your campuses include K-8. How does this work?
Most FVL Schools Partners campuses include preK-8 education (grade schools) in one location.

The public school system in the Fox River Valley separates grades into elementary and middle schools. The pages on this site are divided to reflect the same divisions so that families will see familiar terms and more easily find what they are looking for.

Studies have shown that students entering high school with a K-8 education are at an advantage over students who attended a middle school.
Is public transportation available to and from school?
Many schools offer transportation to and from school. Please contact the specific school that you are interested in to learn more about what transportation options are available.
Are FVL Schools able to compete in terms of technology?
Yes! Our schools offer technology training starting in elementary school. Many schools make use of SMART boards in the classroom, offer keyboarding classes, integrate computer software training and application into their curriculum, and offer robotics building/competition as an after-school activity. FVL High School has also launched a STEM Academy that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Are foreign languages offered at FVL Schools?
Many FVL Schools teach Spanish as a foreign language. Languages taught at FVLHS include Spanish, Latin, and German.
Are FVL Schools Partners accredited?
FVL Schools is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod school system of 337 K-8 schools, 398 early childhood ministries, and 23 area Lutheran high schools preparing students for lives of Christian service. Our school system's central office, Commission on Lutheran Schools, is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Our teachers hold, at minimum, a bachelor of science degree in education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, or another accredited college. Our teachers have professional improvement plans which encourage them to continue to be life-long learners in their profession.

Many of our FVL Schools have accreditation through the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) and the National Council of Private School Accreditation. (NCPSA)
Is before and after school care available?
Many of our elementary schools and preschools offer before and after school care. 
Do FVL Schools offer preschool or early childhood programs?
Yes. FVL Schools offer a variety of early childhood programs. These include preschool as well as child care. Some of our locations accept children as young as 6 weeks.
What is the average class size?
This varies slightly from school to school. However, the average class size overall is 15-25 students.
Are sports programs offered at FVL Schools?
FVL Schools offers a variety of athletic programs including:
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Running Club
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
What co-curricular activities are offered through FVL Schools?
FVL Schools offers a variety of co-curricular activities including:
  • Choir
  • Drama
  • Forensics
  • FVL Schools Band
  • Geography Bee
  • Lutheran Pioneers
  • Marionettes (High School)
  • Math Bowl
  • Musicals
  • Science Fairs
  • Spelling Bees
Where are your offices located? 
FVL Schools is a partnership of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod schools and child care centers in the Fox River Valley area. It is managed by an Executive Committee, the members of which have offices throughout the region. The hub for the FVL Schools is the Fox Valley Lutheran High School campus. Your general inquiries are sent to FVL Schools representatives who are on the Fox Valley Lutheran HS campus.

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Blessings of K-8
in one building

When the older children know there are younger children watching them and looking up to them, they have a tendency to act more appropriately and mature, since they become role models to the young kids, whether they want to or not. They also have opportunities to interact with younger children and form bonds with them. Having younger children in the same building gives the middle-school aged children a built-in sense of responsibility.

- An FVL Schools Teacher

Sign that says We
FVL's mascot giving a fist bump to a 2nd grader
High school students visit preschoolers for some reading and activities
7th Grade students get some hands-on experience in the science lab at the high school
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