Immanuel Lutheran School
1930 North Bowman Avenue
Danville, IL 61832

ils.schooldirector@gmail.com

(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

Nicole Martin, 2's Co-Teacher

Kirsten Brown, 2's Co-Teacher

Lisa Fullen, 3's PreK Co-Teacher

Sue Binkley, 4's Teacher Co-Teacher

Leah Combs, 3's Teacher Co-Teacher

Hannah Christensen, 4's Teacher Co-Teacher

Patty Wilson, BC and AC Co-Teacher



Welcome to Immanuel Lutheran School, a DCFS certified preschool serving families in the Greater Danville area. We teach children 2-5 years of age. Our goal is to prepare young children to be Christ followers and learn a Biblical worldview. In 2026, we will be the first school in the Danville, IL area to launch a Reggio Emilia inspired school. Reggio Emilia focuses on child-led teaching, projects, discussions and a more flexible class schedule and routine. Children will work hand in hand with staff and families to become leaders in the classroom, gain independence, work as a team, and inspire their own curriculum. We look forward to this new educational philosophy within our faith-based environment. 

Upcoming Dates:

Summer Camp Session Two-June 29-July 31st

Meet the Teacher- August 13th-8:30-11am

and 14th 4:30-6:30pm

First Day of School-August 17th

Lunch on the Lawn, September 3rd and 16th, 11:30am September 3rd, Early Dismissal for Staff Institute, 11:30am

Labor Day (No School) September 7th



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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 2026 theme is 

Make a Joyful Noise from Psalms 98:4 which says:


Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!

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