James Valley Christian School

James Valley Christian School is a private non-denominational Christ-centered high school in Huron, South Dakota. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.[1]

James Valley Christian School
Address
1550 Dakota Ave N

Huron
,
SD
57350

U.S.
Information
TypePrivate
MottoEducating for Eternity
Religious affiliation(s)Evangelical Christian (nondenominational)
EstablishedSeptember 3, 1957
PrincipalPaula Kleinsasser, Elementary
Brain Held, Superintendent [1]
Cindy Niederbaemer, High School principal
GradesPreK–12
Enrollmentaround 175
Hours in school day7 hrs 15 min
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Black, Gold and white
   
Athletics conference281 Conference, (named after US Hwy 281)
NicknameVikings
AccreditationSouth Dakota Board of Education
YearbookAnchor
WebsiteSchool website

History

James Valley Christian School first opened their doors in the fall of 1956 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. The school moved into the current building in August 2000. In early 2018, James Valley, broke ground on an auditorium and a set of auxiliary gyms.

Academics

Bible, English, mathematics, history classes, a multitude of science classes along with Spanish and health.

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

James Valley Chrsitian School is a member of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. It has a concert band, a pep band, and a choir program. The Oral Interpretation Team and One-Act play has had many years of success on the stage. Sports 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. 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.
  • "Through Fire & Flood", the school's 50th anniversary book.

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