James Valley Christian School

James Valley Christan School
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
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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

The boys' basketball team, during a game in December 2008

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


References

  1. 1 2 School's website, accessed November 2009
  2. ↑ 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.

Coordinates: 44°23′14″N 98°12′51″W / 44.38736°N 98.21419°W / 44.38736; -98.21419

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