Grand View Christian School
| Grand View Christian School | |
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| Coordinates | 41°38′37″N 93°33′35″W / 41.6436°N 93.5597°W |
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| Type | Private Christian |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Superintendent | Mr. Chris Murphy |
| Principal | Mr. Jonathan Nilius (HS), Mr. Aaron Pals (Elementary), Mr. Matt Parmelee (MS) |
| Grades | preschool 3-12th grade |
| Enrollment | 865 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Color(s) | Green, Black, White, Yellow |
| Athletics conference | Bluegrass |
| Mascot | Thunder |
| Newspaper | The Thunder Times |
| Website | grandviewchristianschool |
Grand View Christian School is a private Christian school located in Des Moines, Iowa. Enrollment for the school is at 530 in preschool-12th grade. The high school has about 128 high school students.
Founding
[edit]The school began following the closure of Grandview Park Baptist School, affiliated with Grandview Park Baptist Church, in spring 2014.[citation needed] The objective of the founding group was to open a reorganized school under new administration and leadership for the academic year, beginning August 18, 2014, while maintaining and expanding the school's Christian heritage and its programmatic and academic standing.[citation needed] A direction, mission, and vision were set, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed, a board of directors appointed, faculty and staff secured, student recruitment and fundraising initiatives employed, and a physical plant (e.g. facilities, furnishings, technology, remodeling, curriculum) was purchased and made functional. On August 18, 2014, GVCS opened with full state accreditation in the elementary divisions and with College Preparatory Status state accreditation in the high school division. Alumni of Grandview Park Baptist School are considered part of the GVCS alumni. In 2014, GVCS was given all Grandview Park Baptist School's student records, including student transcripts and other records in accordance with Iowa law.[2]
The group purchased Norwoodville Elementary School, formerly an elementary public school in the Saydel School District, located in Norwoodville, an unincorporated community just north of Des Moines.[3]
Present
[edit]GVCS offers an international student program, sports and fine art programs, a servant leadership philosophical framework, dual high school and college credit programs, and other opportunities for students. In 2017, the GV Thunder boys basketball team became the 1A Champions in the state basketball tournament and went on to win the state basketball tournament championship in 1a in 2018 and 2019.
Teachers
[edit]In P3,Brooke Willett and Amy Ohnemus are the teachers. In P4,Destiny Lacey and Monica Dickenson are the teachers. In KT,Amy Sternquist is the teacher. In kindergarten,Jonna Stout,Brooke Goslinga,and Andrea Dyer are teachers. In 1st grade,Hannah Strauch,Sandra Cowell,Julie McGovern,and Brian Demers are teachers. In 2nd grade,Emily McDowell,Afton Kidman,Terri Douglas,and Karina Gogerty are teachers. In 3rd grade,Mary Stoner,Tamara Andrews,Alicia Behrens,and Karen Eddy are teachers. In 4th grade,Christine Poole,Dena Finer,Laura Pals,and Mandi White are teachers. In 5th grade,MaryAnn Williamson,Becca Ohnstad,Alisa Demers,and Ashley Vande Zandschulp are teachers. Josiah Appell is the music teacher,Ben Stoner's the PE teacher,and more.
References
[edit]- ^ "Grand View Christian School". Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "New Christian School in Des Moines to Launch Next Fall". Caffeinated Thoughts. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ^ "Grandview Park Baptist church, school separating". Desmoinesregister.com. 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2015-08-13.