James Valley Christian School
James Valley Christan School | |
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Address | |
1550 Dakota Ave N Huron, SD 57350 U.S. | |
Information | |
Type | Private |
Motto | Educating for Eternity |
Religious affiliation(s) | Evangelical Christian (nondenominational) |
Established | September 3, 1957 |
Principal |
Paula Kleinsasser, Elementary Brain Held, Superintendent [1] Cindy Niederbaemer, High School principal |
Grades | PreK–12 |
Enrollment | around 175 |
Hours in school day | 7 hrs 15 min |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) |
Black, Gold and white |
Athletics conference | 281 Conference, (named after US Hwy 281) |
Nickname | Vikings |
Accreditation | South Dakota Board of Education |
Yearbook | Anchor |
Website | School website |
James Valley Christian School (JVCS) is a private non-denominational Christ-centered high school in Huron, South Dakota. JVC is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.[1]
History
James Valley Christian School first opened their doors in the fall of 1956 in outside of Huron, South Dakota by individuals who desired Christian education in their area. The school campus was built in the James River Valley on the same campus as Byron Bible Camp. In 1972, the original building burned down and a new building was built on the same campus. In 1980-81 7th and 8th grades were added to the high school. On April 6, 1997, when the dikes on the James River failed the school campus along with Bryon Bible camp flooded; water in the school reached a height of between 5 and 7 feet (1.5 and 2.1 m).[2] For the next few years, the school was based the old Huron Middle School building, prior to its demolition. JVCS moved into the current building in August 2000.
Academics
Bible, English,Mathematics, History Classes, a multitude of Science classes along with Spanish and health.
Extra-Curricular
JVC is a member of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. We have an amazing concert band, pep band and choir program. The James Valley Christian Oral Interpretation team and One-Act play has had many years of success on the stage. Sports offered at JVCS include soccer, volleyball and cross country in the fall, winter sports include basketball for girls and boys along with cheerleading. Spring sports are track and golf for girls and boys.
Notable alumni
- Ron Tschetter, Peace Corps director Sept 2006–2008; Class of 1959, the first graduating class
- Angela Gross, Director of Social Services, Chicago, Illinois; class of 1997
- Sally Lott, Missionary in Africa; class of 1973
References
- 1 2 School's website, accessed November 2009
- ↑ Peak discharges and flow volumes for streams in the northern plains, 1996–97. U.S. Geological Survey circular volume 1185. U.S. Geological Survey. 2001. p. 13. ISBN 978-0-607-96339-7. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
- "Through Fire & Flood", the school's 50th anniversary book.
External links
- Official website
- James Valley Christian School on Twitter
- JVC's Facebook page
Coordinates: 44°23′14″N 98°12′51″W / 44.38736°N 98.21419°W