Immanuel Lutheran School
1930 North Bowman Avenue
Danville, IL 61832

(217) 442-5036


Meet our Staff at ILS!

Rachel Schmidgall, Director

Michelle Weise, Asst. Director and 4's PreK Lead Teacher

Tabby Hammer, 4's PreK Lead Teacher

Katie Rouse, 3's PreK Lead Teacher

Kirsten Brown, Young 2's Lead Teacher

Lisa Fullen, 4's PreK Teacher Aide

Rita Yagow, 4's Teacher Aide

Emily Fier, 3's Teacher Aide

Lorrie Dietz, 2's Teacher Aide



Welcome to Immanuel Lutheran School, a DCFS certified preschool serving families in the Greater Danville area. We currently teach children as young as 18 months to 4 years of age upon entry. We aim to prepare young children to be Christ followers and learn a Biblical worldview. They will learn through structured play, participate in programs that encourage musical and stage skills, attend chapel where they will learn to serve the community and listen to the Word, and gain the fundamentals of early childhood education in reading, writing, and STEAM.

We are currently running our Summer Camp, open to children ages 3-6 years old. Please call our office if you're interested in joining us! We are excited to invite new families to our 2025-2026 school year on August 18th, and welcome our current families back. We are finishing our staffing plan and will update you as soon as it's ready. 

The Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod has over 1,800 private preschools, elementary schools, and high schools under its name. That is a lot of students learning to be Disciples of Christ! Every year we celebrate a theme for LCMS schools and our 2025 theme is Endure from Hebrews 12:1-3 which says:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,  looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted."

Please continue to pray for our students, families, and wonderful church volunteers that give their time to help our school!


FAQ:

Q: What is a day typically like at ILS for my child? 

A: While the class schedule depends upon the age and the classroom, all children at ILS follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum recommended by early childhood educators nationwide. Your child can expect classroom play and games that teach them the fundamentals of sharing, communication, and engaging in the imagination. They will also complete art during the school year to encourage creativity, independence, and fine motor skills. Every classroom starting with our 2's engages in circle time where they review seasons, weather, dates, holidays, God's Time and a weekly theme (examples include but are not limited to first responders, agriculture and farming, All About Me, and much more). You should note that our Young 2's engage in Circle Time everyday that encourages them to follow directions, to be a good listener, and musical, interactive play. Classrooms also have guest speakers such as Ag in the Classroom and participate in STEAM activities weekly.