About VVCS

History of VVCS

A Christian School for the Verde Valley was born in the minds and hearts of a number of members of Verde Baptist Church who became burdened that such a school come into existence. After much prayer and consideration, a Christian School Committee was appointed by the Church Board of Deacons, and it became the Board of Directors of the School. The Board of Directors began with Dr. Richard Penaluna, Mr. Ken Railey, Mrs. May Girdner, and Mrs. Judy LeTarte. Dr. Robert Warren, Pastor of Verde Baptist Church, served as an ex-officio member.

The purpose of the school, its philosophy, procedures, and the various details of getting a school started began in earnest and policies were formulated. Registration of students and employment of teachers began in 1980, with the result of nine student applications being received by March. The first school session opened August 25, 1980, utilizing the facilities of Verde Baptist Church. The building of a second floor to the educational plant of the church began the latter part of March in order to house the educational facilities of Verde Valley Christian School.

The aim of the school is to provide a Bible-based, Christ-centered education that will enrich the student in all aspects of life. Verde Valley Christian School is a non-denominational school sponsored by the Verde Baptist Church to provide a quality Christian education to the children of the Verde Valley. The Board of Directors includes members from Verde Baptist Church and other Bible believing churches in the area.

Statement & Purpose

The purpose of the School is to meet the needs of the student so that each learning experience enables the student to grow mentally, spiritually, physically, morally, emotionally, and socially. A Biblically based curriculum and a Christian philosophy of life are designed to prepare students to better use their education to deal with the problems and perplexities of life. A child's training in early life is essential to acquiring good habits in study, loyalty, attitudes, ideals, honesty, self-satisfaction, discipline, character, obedience, and reverence toward God.

The School currently includes classes from Pre-School age 3 through the fifth grade.

Parents have the primary responsibility of training and nurturing their children and are accountable to God for their children’s moral character and spiritual growth. Therefore, the purpose of a Christian School is to assist parents in providing an education that will better equip their children in knowledge and wisdom to live a fruitful Christian life in a worldly and unchristian environment.

Parents should agree with and support the philosophy of Verde Valley Christian School. Failure to do so would constitute a basis for Verde Valley Christian School to not accept the enrollment or re-enrollment of their children.

Administration

Verde Valley Christian School is guided by the School Leadership Team which consists of five members together with the Pastor of Verde Baptist Church and the Administrator of Verde Valley Christian School. Members of the School Leadership Team are approved by the deacon board of Verde Baptist Church.

The administrator is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for carrying out the policies of the board, the daily operation of the school, and the supervision of all faculty and staff members. The Administrator recruits and evaluates student applicants and is responsible for the enrollment of the School.

The Administrator works cooperatively with the faculty and staff to carry out the advisories of the School Leadership Team and to ensure that Verde Valley Christian School operates in a way that provides a quality education that is distinctly and dynamically Christian.

More Articles...