Grand View Christian School

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Grand View Christian School
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Grand View Christian School

Coordinates 41°38′37″N93°33′35″W / 41.6436°N 93.5597°W / 41.6436; -93.5597
Information
Type Private Christian
Opened2014
SuperintendentMr. Chris Murphy
PrincipalMr. Jonathan Nilius (HS), Mr. Aaron Pals (Elementary & MS)
Gradespreschool 3-12th grade
Enrollment739 (2022-2023) [1]
Color(s)Green, Black, White, Yellow
Athletics conference Bluegrass
MascotThunder
NewspaperThe Thunder Times
Website grandviewchristianschool.org

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.

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Founding

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

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.

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References

  1. "Grand View Christian School". Iowa Department of Education . Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  2. "New Christian School in Des Moines to Launch Next Fall". Caffeinated Thoughts. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
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