Offering Big School Opportunities in a Small School Environment
One of America’s Top Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, Valley Christian provides 700+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts, and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of our classrooms across our three East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S. and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona.
Our mission is for students to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, live like Him, and prepare academically, physically, socially and spiritually, so they are enabled to make a difference in the world.
Valley Christian Schools is accredited by both Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.
Safe Return to School
At Valley Christian, we have been working diligently to create a reasonable and responsible plan for returning to our physical campuses for the start of school on August 4. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to campus this fall as we seek to return to school as “normal” as possible while keeping our students and staff as healthy as possible.
Given the fluidity of the situation, our plans to safely return to school in August will be constantly evaluated for necessary modifications. These plans embrace current recommendations for returning to school from the Center for Disease Control, Arizona Department of Health Services, and Arizona Department of Education, along with recommendations from our COVID-19 Task Force. Please note recommendations from each of these organizations will evolve between now and August and will be taken into appropriate consideration.
We are excited to partner with our parents in the education of their children again this fall and cannot wait to welcome our students back to campus in August. We ask that our community keeps in mind the need for continued flexibility leading up to the start of our 2020-21 school year. Conditions can fluctuate, including federal, state, and city regulations, and we may need to alter our plans.
You can view school-wide procedures, as well as campus-specific procedures and updates, on our Safe Return to School page.
Testimonials
“Valley Christian changed my life. It revealed to me the value of character in a world that does not seem to believe in it any longer. This school has turned a shy, sad girl into someone on fire for life and thriving. I made friends, found my faith, found a community, found my passion, and found my life. My life will never be the same and I have Valley Christian to thank. It showed me who I wanted to be in this world, and gave me the skills to be able to achieve it. I could not better recommend a school to anyone. Valley Christian was so good to me, and I could not have asked for a better experience.”
– VCS Senior
“The school is doing an exceptional job in educating our students, and I am inspired by the growth and progress of the school.”
– U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema
“We are so happy to have found Valley Christian School! A year ago our family relocated from Colorado to Arizona. At the time my husband and I were both working/coaching at an amazing Christian school in Colorado. So, with our expectations very high, we set out in search of a great school and community for our family. Valley Christian very quickly rose to the top of our list and has far exceeded our expectations from day one. If you are looking for a school with academic excellence, professionalism, family-like community and a thriving spiritual culture, Valley Christian is a wonderful choice!”
– VCS Family
“A parent cannot go wrong with Valley Christian. From athletic programs and social clubs to requirements for community service, VCS prepares children for life as a Christian in the working world. Whether students are college-oriented or not, there is a place for each child at VCS.”
– The Best Schools
“It is a fantastic place to really develop your faith while at the same time getting a great education. The Bible classes, chapels, and study groups at the school really allow students to grow in their faith. The opportunities at the school are incredible with so many sports, art groups, and clubs that it is so easy for anyone to get involved. The tight knit community of parents and families at the school are super supportive and involved in making Valley Christian a better place.”
– VCS Senior
“Valley Christian High School was a tremendous blessing to our family. Both of my children had very different needs, and Valley was a great fit for both of them. From great teachers, to awesome extra curriculars , to fabulous athletics, Valley Christian comes highly recommended by this family!”
– VCS Parent
“I have loved every moment at Valley Christian High School. The school has a family feel to it, and it is easy to get involved. I love that the teachers not only care about your grades, but also your personal life. I also love that the school encourages others to grow in their faith and offers endless opportunities to do so.”
– VCS Senior
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We're so grateful for our partnership with @vcschoolsaz and @troythelen's wonderful leadership! They were the first High School (and now Middle School) to partner with us (@trustFPM). They are doing amazing things for young people and the kingdom!
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We are excited to share our second Secure the Future construction update video with you, including updates on the two-story classroom building on the high school campus, the timelines of Phase I and future phases, and a brief fundraising update.
https://youtu.be/HHKfGfWWzm8
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Safe Return to School Update
In light of Governor Ducey’s Executive Order pushing back the start of in-person learning in Arizona K-12 public and charter schools to at least August 17, our leadership team is currently re-evaluating our in-person start date and calendar for 2020-21. We will communicate any changes and additional information by Friday, July 10, as decisions are finalized.
Additionally, all VCS Athletics and activities (including camps/clinics, practices, trainings, etc.) will be shut down until July 19. We plan to re-open athletics and activities on Monday, July 20.
We are excited to partner with you in the education of your children again this fall and cannot wait to safely welcome them back to campus. We ask that you keep in mind the need for continued prayer and flexibility leading up to the start of our 2020-21 school year.
2020 High School Honor Roll
Congratulations to all of our students who earned honor roll recognition for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year!
Students on the Principal’s Honor Roll had an unweighted GPA of 3.75-4.0. Students earning Blue and Silver Honor Roll recognition maintained a 3.5-3.749 unweighted GPA.
| Principal's Honor Roll | ||
| Abbey Mello | Ethan Tovar | Makayla Malick |
| Abbie Dykstra | Evan Grossthal | Marissa Walsh |
| Abby Arneson | Faith Martinez Martinez | Mason Maret |
| Abby Busselle | Faith Stewart | Matt Tucker |
| Abby Gentala | Gabby Dummann | Matti Maret |
| Abby Juist | Gabi Moron | Maya-Grace Baxter |
| Abby Newkirk | Geoffrey Raposa | Megan Davies |
| Abigail Calicchio | Gracie Blum | Megan Mello |
| Abigail Cammiso | Grant Owens | Meiting Liknes |
| Abigail Hunsaker | Grant Tammany | Mia Oliver |
| Aciana Monasterial | Grayson Kredit | Micah Fraley |
| Addie Bodle | Hailey Lamoureaux | Michaela Schuler |
| Alaina Stewart | Hannah Arneson | Morgan Glenn |
| Alena Counihan | Hannah Gonzales | Nadya Karpensky Karpensky |
| Alexandra Ramirez | Harrison Healy | Nate Walker |
| Alexis Schimmels | Heidi Chang | Nathan Hungerford |
| Alexis Wolpert | Ian Raposa | Negash Fryar |
| Allie Vigil | Isa Collins | Nick Oakley |
| Allison Jentgen | Izzy Vangilder | Olivia Carron |
| Amanda Biesty | Jack Fuller | Olivia Fish |
| Amelia Wolf | Jack Kelly Kelly | Olivia Gowans |
| Andre Leppert | Jack McCreery | Peter Wang |
| Anna Witbeck | Jack Seigworth | Piersonn Huffmaster |
| Audra MacElwee | Jackson Risi | Rachel Ainsworth |
| Austin Nebeker | Jacob Booth | Rachel Barnard |
| Bailey Tonkinson | Jacqueline Bastic | Rebecca Ainsworth |
| Beau Jackson | Jada Abfalter | Rebecca Hales |
| Bella Gowans | Jadon Hanzal | Rebecca Meier |
| Ben Somora | Jadon Rowe | Rebecca Smith |
| Ben Yarbrough | Jake Ruiz | Reese Ballantyne |
| Benjamin DuMars | Jake Terry | Revai Reynaga |
| Bernice Fung | Jalen Collins | Riley Brown |
| Bianca Fulton | James Kaminsky | Ryan Peterson |
| Branden Rowland | James Kershaw | Ryan Plooster |
| Brandon Schuler | Jared Jentgen | Ryan Schuler |
| Breanna Brooks | Jenifer Rogers | Rylan Dressendorfer |
| Breanna Taylor | Jessica Morton | Rylee Morgan |
| Brenna Hungerford | Jillian Endicott | Sage Roth |
| Brennen Horvath | Jonah Harrell | Sam Costello |
| Brian Zhen | Jonathan Ellwanger | Sam Winters |
| Brianna Gilbert | Jordyn Huguez | Samantha Madderom |
| Bridgette Ronan | Julien Harrell | Samuel Lawyer |
| Cara Braun | Justin Erickson | Sarah Knipmeyer |
| Carolyn Slater | Justin Regehr | Sarah Lahti |
| Carter Ray | Kaden McCarty | Savannah Kuiper |
| Casey Hanenburg | Kailyn Eyler | Sawyer Oliphant |
| Chandler Carter | Kaitlyn Cochran | Selah Christian |
| Charis James | Kallie Carpenter | Seth Lawyer Lawyer |
| Chase Thornton | Karl Loechelt | Shane Haagsma |
| Chloe Salow | Katarina Woldt | Shane Rockafellow |
| Christian Alvarado | Kate Phillips | Silas Venberg |
| Christian Bell | Kaylin Sproul | Sophia Carron |
| Corbin Stuber | Keira Counihan | Sophia Moron |
| Danielle Horner | Kendall Higby | Sophie Jobe |
| Dareus Yazzie | Kenzie Carpenter | Spencer Seigworth |
| David Stuber | Kirsten DenBleyker | Sydney Jobe Jobe |
| Delany Hastings | Korah Nordin | Tanner Huguez |
| Diana Russell | Kris Hernandez Salazar | Terryn Twombly |
| Diego Ruybalid | Kyla Brecht | Tessa Cummings |
| Dominic Ferrara | Kylie Wong | Thomas White |
| Drew Harn | Landon Kluth | TJ Oster |
| Dylon Jones | Lauren Blue | TJ Scott |
| Elaina Ingegneri | Laynie Fuller | Tony Gomez |
| Elise Groen | Levi Graham Graham | Trey Hunsaker |
| Elise Hammond | Lincoln Womack | Tyler Ellis |
| Ella Browder | Logan Higby | Tyler Scott |
| Ella Womack | Loryn Eyler | Tyson Smith |
| Ellie Mouer | Luke Morton | Valerie Horner |
| Emily Delaney | Luke Reyes | Victoria Brandon |
| Emma Barnard | Macie Smith | Vinnie LaGatta |
| Emma Calicchio | Mackenzie Zamora | Will Robinson |
| Emma Liberta | Macy McClain | Zach Ellwanger |
| Emma Myers | Maddi Wallace | Zachary Chalmers |
| Ethan Hammond | Madyison Nichols | Zander Roberts |
| Ethan Heinrich | Maggie McCreight | Zion Baltzley |
| Blue and Silver Honor Roll | ||
| Alexander Durfee | Jared Stuart | |
| Allena Scales | Joey Dankenbring | |
| Andrew Hanzal | JoHannah Arredondo | |
| Bagel LaGatta | Joseph Cardon | |
| Ben Meiter | Joslin Cunningham | |
| Beth Crawford | Jr Rice | |
| Braeden Buhlig | Jude Moore Moore | |
| Brenden Katz Katz | Justin Raposa | |
| Brogunn Huffmaster | Kaden Majercak | |
| Celina Morley Morley | Kalei Hawkinson | |
| Chloe Carpenter | Lali Loy | |
| Christopher Katsaros | Lily Ferrari | |
| Cooper Swinson | Logan Kelley | |
| Cooper Townley | Lydia Hickie | |
| Curtis Manges | Mandy Stracener | |
| Davondre' Bucannon | Natalie Welch | |
| Drake Neiman | Nathan Gentala | |
| Dustin Henry | Nico Lopez | |
| Dylan Taylor | Paige Glenn | |
| Eli Richardson | Peyton Bradford | |
| Emma Richardson | Sam Ericson | |
| Eric Manges | Samantha Livengood | |
| Gabriel Garcia | Sara Nichols | |
| Gabriella Jording | Sean Bird | |
| Haley Schmidt | Sei Kang | |
| Harrison Lentz | Skyler Bell | |
| Hayden Grako | Sofia Niland | |
| Hope Beal | Stephen Clauss | |
| Hunter Bell | Thomas Giek | |
| Jacee Kuzmich | Zach Dinsmore | |
| Jaci Jones | Zachary Crouch | |
| Jackson Colbrunn | Zack Villani | |
| Jake Widger |
Update on June 24 Graduation Ceremony
Class of 2020 Graduates and Parents,
Thank you for your feedback regarding the June 24 graduation ceremony. We had a limited number of RSVPs for the additional ceremony. Based upon the RSVPs and results from our graduation survey at the end of May, we will no longer be hosting that event.
Graduates are encouraged to come by the Valley Christian High School Office next week anytime on Monday to Thursday from 8:30am – 2:00pm to pick up a Gift Packet, including your yearbook, from Administration and drop off their rented gown. Gowns must be returned no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, June 25. We will also be working on producing a video of the May ceremony that includes our valedictory and salutatory speeches and senior awards.
We understand this may come as a disappointment to some, but given the number of graduates committed to attend, we believe this is in the best interest of all involved. While we wish the circumstances were different surrounding graduation this year, we are very thankful for the opportunity we had in May to gather together and celebrate our incredible Class of 2020!
Our Calling to Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly
Valley Christian Schools mourns the inexcusable and unjust death of George Floyd last week. We cannot dismiss this as an isolated incident or remain silent about the deeper racism that lives within our country and divides us.
As a school, we have the incredible opportunity to come alongside our students and instruct them in the light of God’s truth. We understand we play a vital role, in partnership with our parents and local churches, in shaping our future leaders and citizens. This opportunity is not something we take lightly, but one we wholeheartedly accept. We teach that we should respect others and treat them the way we want to be treated. We also believe that everyone has been made in the image of our Creator. It is our prayer that our students will take those lessons, live for Him, and respond when opportunities arise to make a difference in this world. This is at the heart of our school’s existence and why we believe there has never been a more important time for Christian education. At VCS, we strive to be a diverse community of Christians and unequivocally condemn the sin of racism in all its forms. As Christians, we are called to love others as Christ loves us.
The Apostle John wrote,
“For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”
As a community of Christians, we must recommit to putting our words into actions. We must choose to lead in our communities and demonstrate the qualities that Christ has taught us – especially those of love and respect. We stand in unity with those who are peacefully protesting this injustice and call on our nation and communities to ensure equal justice under the law.
To the African American members of our community, we love, value, and support you during this time. We recommit ourselves to your safety and well-being and to pushing forward larger conversations about race, respect, and justice this year. Black lives absolutely matter.
To members of our community who are involved in law enforcement, we again thank you for your important role in protecting and serving our communities. We ask you to be a continual light in our community while justly demonstrating authority.
We also must condemn those who seek to exploit this tragedy by looting, burning buildings, destroying businesses, and causing injuries or death. As the Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans, “Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
Sadly, our country is deeply divided and in turmoil, but we hold firmly to the belief that this is an opportunity for our community, and Christians nationwide, to be bold and courageous — to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God.
We do not pretend this will be an easy or quick endeavor, and as a school and community, there will be times we fall short. We are all in the process of learning how to live lives of grace and truth – however, we cannot wait until we have it all figured out to act. We must consider how we, as a school, can lead through action. Now is the time for us to have conversations and to speak up, work, and pray for justice, healing, and understanding as we commit to love others as Christ first loved us. Ultimately, placing our trust in the Lord’s ability to protect, heal, and change hearts.
Phase 1 Re-Opening of Campuses
As part of our phased re-opening plan, the following “Phase I” procedures will go into effect beginning on Tuesday, May 26 for all our campuses.
As part of Phase I, all employees, students, and guests on our campuses will be required to check and record their temperature. Employees can check-in at the front office to be temperature checked during normal business hours. If employees will have a group of students on campus, they can sign-out a no-contact temperature scanner to check and record the students’ temperatures – those students do not have to go through the front office.
While on campus, strict social distancing is in effect (6+ feet of separation). Face masks are currently optional for employees and guests. If you cannot guarantee proper social distancing, you must wear a proper face mask.
In Phase I, groups on our campuses are limited to no more than 10 people. Again, if you cannot guarantee proper social distancing (> 6 ft), the group must wear proper face masks.
While at VCS, frequently wash your hands, cover your cough or sneeze, and avoid shaking hands. If you are sick or feeling ill, please stay home.
Also beginning on Tuesday, May 26, our athletic facilities will be opening for limited, individual training of groups no larger than 10 people. You can see the current “Return to Play” phasing and requirements for coaches and student-athletes on our Athletics website. Students and coaches will check and record their temperatures at their athletic facility prior to training.
High School Drop-Off and Pick-Up
High School students should plan on dropping off any school-issued materials next week on May 19-20 during their designated times. Make sure you return any items issued from Athletics, Fine Arts, textbooks, or library books.
Students will also have the opportunity to pick-up any materials left on campus during this time, including locker contents and end-of-year awards.
Please note, re-enrolled students will be keeping their iPads over the summer this year. If you are not returning to VCS, you will return your iPad during the withdrawal process.
Tuesday, May 19
8:00-11:00am | 9th Grade
12:00-3:00pm | 10th Grade
Wednesday, May 20
8:00-11:00am | 11th Grade
12:00-3:00pm | 12th Grade
Students will enter the parking lot by the baseball field and proceed to the following stops on campus:
- Athletics (Gym) *Optional*
- Fine Arts (Music Hall) *Optional*
- Textbooks and Library (Main Academic Building)
- Pick-up (Barnes Hall)
Students will not exit their vehicles during this time but will pull up to each station to drop-off or pick-up materials.
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