Trinity Lutheran School 2026-2027
For registration inquiries, email secretary@trinitylombard.org
or call 630.627.5601
MR. JAMES BAERENKLAU, PRINCIPAL
The 2026-2027 Academic Year is underway
Friday, October 16, 2026 - Affy Tapple orders due
Sunday, October 18, 2026 - Sunday School starts, following 9 a.m. church service
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - Students sing in 9 a.m. church service
Thursday, October 29 2026 - Dine to Donate at Portillo's, Downers Grove, 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026 - Affy Tapple order pick up
Saturday, October 31, 2026 - Fall Fest Trunk or Treat, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Annual Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Watch the Class of 2026 8th Grade Graduation HERE
School hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. (extended care available beginning 7 a.m., ending 5:30 p.m.)
Trinity Lutheran School partners with families for the total development of each child to become a lifelong learner and to serve others through an excellent Christ-centered education.
Ms. Lori Solyom

Journalism
My vocation is in the media, where I’ve been blessed to work in radio, news, and public relations. I’ve been teaching journalism to Trinity’s middle school students since Fall 2017. A key classroom goal is to help the children in my class understand that their faith can impact how they perform their daily tasks, and the way that they approach the world – whether they are reporting the news, detailing cars, or raising the next generation. Together we create Trinity’s monthly school newsletter, design the yearbook, and livestream chapel. We acquire basic journalism skills and engage in a lot of writing. What a joy it is to be part of a loving, caring, school team that daily shares Jesus’ love and works hard to remind the students, parents, and families that at Trinity – you are truly family. My favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
BA, Journalism, Theatre
MBA, General Business, Not-for-Profit Management
