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.
Testimonials
“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
“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
Connect With Us
Prospective families are invited to join us on Thursday, November 7 for our High School Open House. The event begins at 7pm in Barnes Hall and gives families an inside look at our programs and opportunities for students. Families will get a guided tour, hear from administration, and have the chance to talk with faculty and students about VCS.
You can RSVP for the Open House at: www.valleychristianaz.org/visit
Our Advising Office hosted a College Fair this morning in Barnes Hall on our high school campus.
More than 25 private and public schools from across the country were in attendance this morning for our juniors and seniors and their parents.
Wear pink and join us on Wednesday night for our 3rd Annual “Dig for a Cure” Cancer Awareness Night at Trojan Volleyball!
In lieu of entry fees, we will be accepting free-will donations. All proceeds from the night will benefit HonorHealth's Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center here in Phoenix.
The Frosh team plays at 4pm, JV plays at 5pm, and Varsity plays at 6pm.
It's Homecoming & Spirit Week! We can't wait to see all of our K-12 students dressed up for each day and are excited for our Homecoming Week events across all three campuses.
It's another great week to be a Trojan!
Valley Christian Schools was honored to welcome President George W. Bush as our special guest at last night's Foundations Dinner.
Thank you to all who attended this historic event for VCS as we seek to grow and train future leaders and world changers here at Valley Christian!
Honored to have Todd Gongwer on campus today to speak to our football team!
An incredible message about the heart of leadership and becoming an elite team by exampling unmistakable leadership, unbreakable belief, and unconditional love.
Just one week left until our annual Night of Worship! Be sure to join us at CCV Chandler on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00pm for this year's Night of Worship.
We're looking forward to coming together as a community in fellowship and worship as we experience the greatness of God!
Homecoming Week, presented by Colorado Christian University, is right around the corner! We can't wait for this year's activities and dress-up days across our three campuses as we celebrate being Trojans.
Be sure to join us on Thursday, October 24 for our Night of Worship at CCV Chandler at 7pm.
Then, join us on Friday, October 24 at the high school campus for our Homecoming Block Party beginning at 4pm and stick around for the football game at 7pm.
Trojan Volleyball is ranked #3 in 3A and is coming off a second place finish out of 96 schools at the Chandler Prep Invitational. Breanna Brooks '20 and Cara Braun '22 each earned All-Tournament honors for Valley Christian.
You can cheer on the Trojans in person on Tuesday this week when they host Yuma Catholic in the Bradley Gym!
Thank you for the tremendous amount of interest in next week's Foundations Dinner (10/19)! We have added “Frequently Asked Questions" (and answers) to the event page to help answer some of the questions we are getting, including "Can I come?!" And we will update the list with more questions as they come in.
And if you haven't already seen our lineup for the evening, especially our "special guest" ... what are you waiting for? 🙂 Visit valleychristianaz.org/foundations to read more.
It was an absolute honor and privilege to meet and listen to George W.Bush! “Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do” “When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when you accept Christ as the savior, it changes your heart” #43 https://twitter.com/vcschoolsaz/status/1186021179233976320
Valley Christian Schools was honored to welcome President George W. Bush as our special guest at last night's Foundations Dinner.
Thank you to all who attended this historic event for VCS as we seek to grow and train future leaders and world changers here at Valley Christian!
I love our school! @vcschoolsaz https://twitter.com/vctrojans/status/1185414478403293189
Honored to have @ToddGongwer on campus today to speak to our football team!
An incredible message about the heart of leadership and becoming an elite team by exampling unmistakable leadership, unshakeable belief, and unconditional love.
Trojans drop the third set but come back in the fourth to win, 26-24. Valley Christian takes the match at #1 Odyssey Institute, 3-1!
Latest News and Articles
Valley Christian Schools Welcomes President George W. Bush
Valley Christian Schools was honored to welcome the 43rd President of the United States, President George W. Bush, to our Foundations Dinner tonight at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass.
President George W. Bush graciously talked about leadership, his family, his years in the White House, including moments surrounding September 11, his faith and how it affected him as a leader, and shared many more insights and anecdotes in a 45-minute moderated discussion with Dr. Greg Tonkinson, Valley Christian’s Spiritual Life Director.
Tonight’s historic event also featured entertainment from Third Day’s Mac Powell and his new band, Mac Powell and the Family Reunion, remarks from Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller, and the VCS leadership outlining the plans for our upcoming capital campaign.
Please mark your calendars to join us at November 22 for our official Secure the Future campaign kick-off at the Legacy Auction. More details on the event and registration will be made available shortly.
ASL Students Connect and Serve at Apache ASL Trails Senior Center
Recently, our American Sign Language (ASL) students visited the Apache ASL Trails Senior Center to have brunch with deaf senior citizens there. The students also presented over 60 shoe boxes filled with toiletries to the center. This was a wonderful opportunity for the students to practice ASL and share their faith.
Our students had some wonderful things to say about the trip:
“This experience was truly incredible! The Seniors were all so kind, funny and accepting. What a blessing to have this opportunity.” – Macy Anglin ’21
“It’s amazing how different people with different languages still demonstrate the image of God. It was fantastic!” – Dominic Flowers ’21
“They were so sweet and it was so cool seeing how excited they were to see and sign with us.” – Brenna Hungerford ’21
“I was able to share/sign who I was, why I was a Christian and why I go to Valley, it was fun listening to all their stories.” – Kaitlyn Cochran ’21
VCS Hosts Polish Exchange Students
Twelve students from Poland and two teachers were hosted by Valley families and spent the past two weeks experiencing US culture.
The students came to classes and dialogued with teachers and students, exchanging ideas and cultural differences. They got to experience the difference between the European and American school systems, noting that they enjoyed and were most surprised by the highly-relational aspect Valley teachers have with students.
In between visiting classes, Poland students explored Sedona, San Diego, the Botanical Gardens, and museums throughout Arizona. This summer our high school will be sending a group of students to live with the same families in Poland and experience their culture.
Physics Students Learn Concepts with Mousetrap Car Project
Our physics students recently learned valuable science concepts in Ms. Jackson’s physics class by creating mousetrap cars. The students competed against each other in three teams of four students. Each group was in charge of designing their own car, which would then be judged in multiple categories.
Cars were judged on design aspects and appearance by VCS Art Teacher Mrs. Staten. The students’ cars also had to be propelled by only the mousetrap, stay within a budget of $30, and the designs and testing data had to be well documented in an engineering notebook.
After the design and testing process, the students put their cars to the test by competing in speed and distance competitions. The project was a great way for the class to learn and put into practice major concepts such as mechanical advantage, friction, levers, and conservation of mechanical energy!
VCS Hosts Annual Champions Breakfast, Raises More than $180,000
We had a great morning at the Champions Breakfast to support the mission of Valley Christian Schools and the impact we can have on students. Thank you to all who were in attendance today and to our Champions Circle members!
A special thanks to Ben Somora ’20 for sharing his powerful story with us. We’re blessed to have Ben, and students like him, at VCS. Also, thanks to our Chorale students for their amazing performances this morning and for serving our guests.
We stand in awe of the awesome community God has blessed us with and the lifelong relationships built at Valley. We praise God for His provision for Valley Christian Schools! Thank you to the many donors and partners who participated in this year’s Champions Breakfast – you allow us to do what we do.
At this year’s Breakfast, we raised more than $180,000 in new gifts and pledges and added 18 Champions Circle members! Over the three years since starting this campaign, we now have 80 Champions Circle members and have raised more than $650,000 in gifts and pledges. The gifts toward our Champions Circle are used to add value and enhance programs at VCS.
Watch Ben Somora’s ’20 powerful testimony from the Champions Breakfast and how Valley Christian helped shape him into the man he is today:
Four Trojan Athletes Sign With Colleges
Trojan Athletics has recently celebrated a handful of athletic signing ceremonies with our student-athletes as they commit to continue their athletic and academic careers.
Nathan Dykstra ’19 signed with Whitworth University to play football and run track & field. Matt McCreight ’19 signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Bucknell University. Both were key members and captains of this year’s region champion Trojan Football team.
Jake Liberta ’19 signed to play baseball with the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
Jalen Grijalva ’19 signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and basketball career at Benedictine University in Mesa next year. Jalen was a key member of the Trojans’ state championship basketball team this year and the 2018 state championship track and field team.
We wish them all their best as the finish their senior years and prepare for this next chapter in their lives!
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