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Valley Christian Celebrates Historic Achievement as Gavin Smith (’24) Becomes First MLB Draft Pick
Chandler, AZ- Valley Christian Schools is filled with excitement following the groundbreaking achievement of Gavin Smith, a recent graduate of the class of 2024. Gavin has etched his name in the school's history books by becoming the first Trojan ever to be selected...
VCS Football Featured in Wrangler News
Chandler, AZ- Valley Christian Schools (VCS) football received notable mention in the latest issue of Wrangler News. The article, titled "Trojans Take a Swiss Army Knife Approach for '24," highlights the innovative strategies and versatile play style of the VCS...
VCS Earns Recognition as a 2024 Top Workplace in Arizona
Chandler, AZ- Valley Christian Schools (VCS), is proud to announce its designation as a 2024 Top Workplace in Arizona for the second consecutive year. This recognition underscores VCS's commitment to fostering a people-first culture that prioritizes the well-being and...
Valley Christian Schools Celebrates Milestones Events: High School Graduation, 8th Grade Promotion, and Kindergarten Graduation
Chandler, AZ- It was a week of joy and celebration at Valley Christian Schools as students across our two campuses marked significant milestones in their educational journeys. The school hosted its high school graduation, 8th-grade promotion, and kindergarten...
Celebrating Dedication: Directors Award For Service Winners
At Valley Christian Schools (VCS), we believe in recognizing and honoring the dedication and hard work of our community members. Last week, Board Member, Denise McClain had the distinct pleasure of presenting the Directors Award for Service to two outstanding members...
Dan Kuiper Announces Retirement Following 2023-24 Academic Year; Troy Thelen ‘03 Appointed 2nd Head of School at VCS
Chandler, AZ – Valley Christian Schools’ Head of School, Dan Kuiper, has announced his retirement after 41 years of serving VCS, effective June 30, 2024. Troy Thelen ’03 has been unanimously selected by the Board of Directors to be Valley Christian Schools’ 10th...
History Made in Arizona
August was a historic month for students and families in Arizona. Governor Ducey signed a bill making our state the national leader in educational freedom and school choice at an inspiring event. We are thankful to all who worked so hard to make the day possible. We...
Jay Stutzman ’17 Earns Marine Corps Award
Marine Corps Sgt. Jay Stutzman, a 2017 graduate of VCS, was recently awarded the Leadership Award by the U.S. Marine Corps for his entire division. The award was presented to him by the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Jay currently serves as...
Alumnus Founds Company to Lead Healthcare Reform
Valley Christian alumnus John Collier founded Proactive MD in 2016 to be a catalyst for changing and improving the way health care is delivered. CEO of his company based in Simpsonville, South Carolina, he partners with companies in 17 states. "Health care impacts us...
Parent University: Screenagers
Join us on Saturday, August 27 at The Bridge at Compass Christian Church for our Parent University event. We will be screening the movie, Screenagers, an award-winning documentary on mental health that dives into the vulnerable aspects of family life, struggles over...
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