Foremost during the school's existence has been a dedication to provide a quality, Christ-centered education for the children of Hawaii.

In this capacity, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, no longer receiving mission support, became the sole provider for the school.

The new building, immediately behind the existing structures, added seven classrooms, a library, auditorium, teachers' workroom, and a kitchen.

Concurrently with the completion of the elementary building, improvements were made to the High School on University Avenue.

On July 1, 1988, Our Redeemer Church relinquished its sole control of the high school in order to share ownership with four other Lutheran churches - St. Mark, Messiah, Our Savior, and Trinity - thus creating an association high school association.

[9] Lutheran High School of Hawaii summarized its mission with the phrase: "Educating for Life - Promoting the Faith!"