Magic Valley Christian School was a private, non-denominational Christian school in Jerome, Idaho serving the Magic Valley region including Jerome, Twin Falls, Idaho and surrounding areas of Southern Idaho. The school closed permanently in 2011.[1]
History edit
MVCS started in 1996 in the First Christian Church building in Twin Falls, moving to the Twin Falls Reformed Church building three years later.[2] In 2007 it purchased the historic Washington School building in Jerome.[3] Magic Valley Christian School renovated the school to accommodate its 51 students.[2] After several years of declining enrollment and declining donations, Magic Valley Christian School closed permanently on January 3, 2011.[1]
Mission statement edit
The mission of Magic Valley Christian School, a non-denominational school, was to assist the Christian family and/or the Christian student by providing Bible-based Christ-centered education that inspired each student to pursue excellence in leadership, moral character, academics, and service to others.
Accreditation edit
Magic Valley Christian School was a fully accredited institution under the following accrediting organizations:[4]
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- The Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
- The State of Idaho
Sports edit
Magic Valley Christian School offered a variety of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, and track. Magic Valley Christian School took 1st (04-05)[5] and 4th (07-08)[6][7] in boys golf at the Idaho 1A/2A State tournament and 1st (08-09)[8] in girls golf at the Idaho 1A/2A State Tournament.
References edit
- ^ a b Huddleston, Amy (2011-03-11). "Magic Valley Christian School to shut down today". Times-News. Archived from the original on 2011-01-16. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ a b Jackson, Andrea (2008-04-17). "Magic Valley Christian School finds peace in old Jerome building". Times News. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ Palmer, Joshua (2007-05-25). "Same Building, Different School". Times News. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link] Accreditation
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Idaho Sports, Golf 04-05 - ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Idaho Sports, Golf 07-08 - ^ [2] Times News, No surprises in Rupert: DeKruyf, Landcaster lead title chase
- ^ [3][permanent dead link] Idaho Sports, Golf 08-09