Pioneer Valley Christian Academy

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Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Springfield, Massachusetts

United States
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TypePrivate Christian School
Religious affiliationNon-denominational
OpenedSeptember 1972
Faculty30
GradesK–12
Enrollment300
Campus size25 acres (10 ha)
Campus typeDay school
ColorsBlue and white   
Team nameEagles
Website pvcama.org

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1972, the school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) [1] and the New England Association of Christian Schools (NEACS). [2] The school has over 350 students in pre-K through Grade 12.

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On August 19, 2014, Pioneer Valley Christian School (PVCS) unveiled a new sign and logo. The new sign and logo highlight the name change to Pioneer Valley Christian Academy (PVCA), which school officials believe reflects its academic offerings better. [3]

History

East Longmeadow Christian Day School opened in September 1972 in the facilities of the First Baptist Church of East Longmeadow, MA. Enrollment that year consisted of eighteen students in grades 1–4, a headmaster, and one teacher. As the school grew, additional grades were added, and in 1975 a high school for grades 9–12 was established. In 1977, Harold Duff, the former president of Christian Schools, Inc. in Maine, joined the school as Headmaster. Duff was also the founder of Christian Schools, Inc., which included Glen Cove Christian Academy, Glen Cove Bible College, and Canaan Christian Elementary School [4] In 1980 Timothy Duff was hired as headmaster.

In 1985 the school moved to its present campus when it purchased the former Ursuline Academy campus. In 2002 six classrooms were added to the elementary wing. In 2009 a 17,000-square-foot (1,600 m2) addition was opened, including a science lab and lecture hall, art room, technology room, music rooms for choral and instrumental instruction, a multi-purpose room, and additional classrooms. In 2016 a 39,000-square-foot (3,600 m2) addition was completed, adding a new gymnasium, training rooms, locker rooms, library, and additional classrooms.

In 2023 Headmaster Timothy Duff retired after 43 years. Since 2023, Dr. Josh Keegan has served as Head of School.

Campus

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus in Western Massachusetts.

References

  1. ↑ "Pioneer Valley Christian Academy". Association of Christian Schools International. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Pioneer Valley Christian Academy". New England Association of Christian Schools. October 21, 2025. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ Kriger, Barry (August 19, 2014). "New Name, Bigger Facility for WMass Christian Academy". WWLP 22News. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  4. ↑ Filosi, Penny (20 December 1978). "Private School Offers 'Born Again' Education". The Morning Union (Springfield, Massachusetts). p. 14C.
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