“At Immanuel, teaching is a ministry, not just a job… the staff goes above and beyond the call of duty…”
Welcome to Immanuel
Immanuel Lutheran School is dedicated to cultivating resilient and empathetic individuals by providing a nurturing educational setting that prioritizes both scholastic success and spiritual fulfillment. Our comprehensive curriculum, enriched by contemporary technological resources, fosters a challenging academic atmosphere. In addition to intellectual growth, we place great emphasis on nurturing social skills, empowering every student to realize their capabilities within a loving Christian community.
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The mission of Immanuel Lutheran School is to partner with families to equip children for life-long learning and service through a rigorous academic program in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.
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The vision of Immanuel Lutheran School is to nurture the child, spiritually and academically, equipping each child to be a responsible, effective citizen for life.
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Immanuel Lutheran School is fully accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and the National Lutheran School Accreditation.
Immanuel has been awarded the Excellence in Education Blue Ribbon Award twice from the U.S. Department of Education (1987-88, 2000-01). The standards and processes witnessed by the U.S. Department of Education are ongoing. The excellence we strive for is demonstrated in the achievement of our students.
Several of our teachers have been nominated for the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching, and our former teacher and principal, Karen Bauder, received this prestigious award in 1991. The awards honor outstanding teachers for having lasting, positive effects on students’ lives and school communities. Teacher recipients demonstrate‑-in their teaching and results‑-significant, positive impact on their students’ growth and learning. Teachers nominated for this prestigious award show their dedication, creativity and influence on their students and schools. They have also contributed to their professional communities by sharing their best practices, collaborating with their peers and mentoring new teachers. They are not only exemplary teachers, but are also influential leaders. They not only make a difference in teaching, but also inspire community leaders and lifelong learners.
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At Immanuel, your child’s safety and well-being are our primary concerns. We recognize that our building is your child’s home away from home.
School Safety Features:
• Entrances to classrooms locked
• Security background checks on staff and volunteers
• Safe carline drop-off and pickup procedures
• Annual bus evacuation drills
• Fire drills, tornado drills, and lockdown drills
• A designated crisis center
• Playground equipment that meets state safety standards
• Air-conditioned classrooms
• Palatine Fire Station located 3 blocks from school
• All staff trained in first aid, bloodborne pathogens, CPR, and AED (defibrillator) useOur Building Security Features:
• Parents and visitors enter only through the main entrance of the building.
• Visitors must check in at the office when they arrive and be escorted to their designated location in the school.
• Parents and other school volunteers receive a security badge with access to school hallways during school hours.
• Children are only dismissed to their parents or designated caregivers.
• Codes of conduct based on Christian values assure a safe and welcoming environment for our young learners and their families
Meet the Team
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Dr. Tanya Calendo
PRINCIPAL
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Marlene Tres
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR
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Rev. Warren Schilf
SENIOR PASTOR
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Rev. Dr. Donald Antor
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
Immanuel's commitment to academic excellence is unparalleled. Hear what our families have to say!
“I feel like the school is an extension of my home. I know my children are in a safe, welcoming environment and receiving the best education possible.”
“We love the caring atmosphere, the joy that our child now has for learning, and the love shown to the children.”
“I LOVE ILS. We have had nothing but good experiences with this school, its staff, and the church. I could not recommend it more highly, and I do recommend it as often as possible to other parents.”
“The kindness and grace shown to our whole family has made this transition more than doable. Teachers work so hard to both make our children feel known and provide excellent education with high academic standards.”
Our campus is conveniently located in downtown Palatine, just two blocks from the Palatine Metra Train Station.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church began in February 1869 when eleven families met on the platform of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in Palatine to consider forming a Lutheran parish in the community. One week later, the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church was formally organized. Immanuel purchased a church building on North Plum Grove Road from the Disciple’s Church. This is the current site of Immanuel’s school.
In 1914, a new church building was constructed on the corner of Plum Grove Road and Wood Street. A small two-story brick school was built in 1926. Anticipating future expansion, the property at the corner of Wood and Bothwell Streets was purchased in 1946. In 1957, the groundbreaking for the current two-story school building was held.
In 1955, property to the north of the school was purchased from the Salem Evangelical United Brethren. It is now the site of our current church building and was dedicated in 1970. In 1978, a gymnasium, meeting rooms, cafeteria, and additional educational facilities were built to replace the 1926 building. In 1989, the Middle School classrooms, church offices, Discipleship Center, and Fellowship Hall were added.
Besides school and church services, on any given week Immanuel plays host to a variety of events, from meetings to weddings, bridal showers to Community Meals. We have undertaken the task of refreshing our facilities, starting with the remodel of the main entryway and hallway from the parking lot to the front entrance from Plum Grove Road, Fellowship Hall, and our oft used meeting spaces. Along with these areas, work is progressing on updating and modernizing our classrooms. All of this being done to create a welcoming environment for visitors and modern facilities for learning.
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200 N. Plum Grove Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067