2024-2025 Annual Report

Love God First

HARBOR LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2024-2025 Annual Report

231-347-7859 harborlightchristian.org 8333 Clayton Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740

2024-2025 Community/Family Involvement‌

Spiritual‌‌ life‌

Our Pre-K through 12th-grade students were in chapel a total of

2,210‌ 2,210‌

22 Local businesses and families were Athletic Sponsors/Community Partners

Minutes‌ Minutes‌

52 Service projects completed through our fall and spring mission days.

Over

13‌ 13‌ 35‌ 35‌

academics‌ academics

All 3rd - 6th grade students participated in the Elementary Education Fair

Harbor Light students scored well above the state average, showing strong academic growth year after year

8th - 12th grade students took the PSAT and the SAT

26‌ 26‌

Faithful volunteers gave their time weekly

Pastors and speakers from 13 different churches led chapel

1,092‌ 1,092‌ was the average HLCS 11th grader’s SAT score State Avg. - 947

churches represented at HLCS 3rd- 7th grade students took the NWEA - student achievement and growth test focused on reading and math

13‌ 13‌

Grandparents For Harbor Light

Weekly Volunteers

16‌ 16‌

Hours of Prayer We started a bi-weekly group for grandparents to pray for and volunteer at HLCS throughout the school year

Over

$11,000‌

invested in 2023 to refresh the library was put into action in 2024-2025

2024-2025 Financial Overview Expenditures

2024-2025 Financial Overview Revenue and Support

$1,907,644

$1,000,000

$1,747,851

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

$800,000

$800,000

$3,267

$59,410

$200,000

$135,217

$400,000

$135,993

$1,191,211

$21,840

$200,000

$60,003

$400,000

$702,277

$993,237

$600,000

$222,753

$600,000

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FINANCIAL

Annual Report

Donors by Gift Size

$10,000‌

$5,001-$10,000 11

$10,000+ 10

$1,001 - $5,000 63

Cost to educate one student at HLCS

$501 - $1,000 32

$7,300‌

SOURCES OF SUPPORT‌

Grants - 2% Individuals - 90% Businesses- 8%

Actual tuition charged per student

Athletics‌ Athletics

$1 - $500 302

Arts‌

76%‌ 76%‌

Of 9th - 12th grade students played at least one sport

20‌ 20‌

1 and 2nd team All-Conference athletes st

2nd annual Hall of Fame induction Jeff Jakeway ‘94 and Three-Sport Athletes Jodi Helland Kaiser ’90

13‌ 13‌

46‌ 46‌

students participated in drama

12‌ 12‌

students participated in Quiz Bowl

Letter from the Administrator Looking back on this school year, I am filled with gratitude for all the ways God has moved in and through our school community. One verse that has been on my heart is Revelation 2:4—"Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first." It’s a powerful reminder to keep God as our first love, to never let the busyness of life, success, or even challenges distract us from the One who loves us most. When we put Him first, everything else falls into place—our faith deepens, our leadership strengthens, and our impact grows.

This year has been a testament to that truth! We have seen God’s hand at work in so many ways—our sports teams experienced success like we haven’t seen in years! This took not only talent but also determination and teamwork rooted in Christ. We came together to serve through Mission Days, showing the love of Jesus in tangible ways to those throughout northern Michigan. Whether in academics, the arts, athletics, or acts of service, our students have demonstrated what it means to lead with faith and character. Through it all, they have embodied our mission: Preparing Next Generation Leaders for Christ.

I am so proud of each of our students and can’t wait to see how they continue to grow in their love for God and the purpose He has for their life.

In His love, Mrs. Dutcher, Administrator

School Board and Leadership

Sponsor a Student.

Shape a Life.

Join us in strengthening the HLCS Swordsmen Scholarship Fund

SCHOOL BOARD

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Bob Johnson, President Mike Paulus, Vice-President Chad Hanes, Secretary Heidi Hewitt Jeff Jakeway Becky Ledingham Maria Lucier Missy Tarvudd Kelly Dutcher, HLCS Administrator Gary Mindel, HLCC Senior Pastor

Kelly Dutcher, HLCS Administrator Katherine Johnson, Elementary Principal Erin Barnes, Guidance Counselor Clark Hewitt, Athletic Director Jennie Cope, Director of Mission Advancement

47 Staff Members

6.5 avg. years of service

HLCS Staff