History of Valley Christian School

  
Valley Christian School was founded in the fall of 1974 as a part of the vision of Pastor Tom Starr.  A staff of five instructed thirty-five students, grades 2-11 using the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) individualized curricular program.

In the fall of 1978 Valley Christian School was incorporated within the ministry of Valley Fourth Memorial Church.  In the ensuing years, through prayer and perseverance, the school expanded to support K-12 grade programs utilizing a traditional curricular approach.

September 1992 Valley Christian School began its Home School satellite program to assist parents who choose to home school their children.  The program offered an initial home visit followed by monthly conferences with a certified teacher, help with curriculum decisions, workshops and annual testing.  Weekly elementary enrichment classes as well as graded junior and senior high classes have been added since.

In 1995 the school pursued and was granted accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International using the ACSI Evaluation Criteria Instrument.  Northwest Association of Schools of Colleges and Universities also recognized the school accreditation status.

God continued to bless VCS with continual growth and the School Commission submitted a request in April 2001 to the Valley Fourth Memorial Church Elder Board requesting the school be granted independent status as a 501C3 not for profit organization.  The Elder Board voted unanimously to approve the request.

November 2001, the State of Washington approved the application process and Valley Christian School as an independent organization.  The "Commission" became the official Board of Directors for the independent Spokane Valley Christian School.

Over the past 35 years the distinguishing traits of Valley Christian School include a committed and focused school board, a dedicated administrative team with high standards and strong convictions, a professional staff, supportive and loyal parents, and an enthusiastic student body.  The school has sought to provide Bible centered instruction, family-like atmosphere, well maintained facilities, challenging curriculum, outreach service projects, a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities and athletic opportunities, and tutorial assistance through its Learning Services Department.

The school mission is to continue providing quality education, developing, supporting and training a biblical worldview in the life of each student and preparing them for service to God and others.  This challenge calls parents, faculty and the local church together to enable Valley Christian School to minister to this generation for Christ and lay the foundations for life.