Riverside Christian School

Riverside Christian School is a private Christian school in Yakima, Washington. It currently provides education for Pre-school through 12th Grade students. Riverside Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, Washington Federation of Independent schools, and State approved ACSI Accredited and NAAS. Riverside Christian School has been serving the Yakima Valley and surrounding areas since 1973 representing over 54 area churches.

Riverside Christian School
Address
721 Keys Road
Yakima, Washington, (Yakima County) 98901
 United States
Information
Type Private
Religious affiliation(s) Protestant
Established 1973
Founder West Side Baptist Church
Superintendent Rick Van Beek
Chaplain Rev. Jim Herring
Grades Pre-K–12
Student to teacher ratio 16:1
Campus size 327 students
Color(s) Navy Blue and Gold         
Athletics

Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Baseball
Golf
Cheerleading
Volleyball

Track & Field
Mascot Crusader
Rival La Salle High School (Union Gap, Washington)
Accreditation Association of Christian Schools International
Publication Riverside Review
Website http://www.riversidechristianschool.com

History

Riverside Christian School was begun in 1973 as a ministry of West Side Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Hal Campbell. Its original name was West Side Christian School. The school enrolled 35 students in its first year and has since grown to an enrollment of 379. Because of the broad base of interest and projected future expansion, RCS has become an independent corporation, true to its heritage and committed to serving the whole Christian community. In the spring of 2007, RCS became fully accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International and the Northwest Accreditation Commission.

Student Life

There are annual traditions that help make Riverside Christian Elementary School unique. Most grade levels enjoy one major field trip or activity each year that is unique to that grade. Each grade is involved in a variety of other field trips throughout the year, as well. Each of these trips is generally an extension of the regular curriculum. Other traditions at Riverside Christian School include community service projects at each grade level, all-school Praise Chapel at Thanksgiving, Easter chapel, two major musical/drama productions each year, an all-day Festival of Fine Arts and open house, weekly chapels, swimming or skating parties to celebrate the end of each semester, junior high and senior high retreats, the 8th grade East Coast colonial tour, and High School homecoming, tolo, prom, and senior trip.

Elementary Special Features and Programs

Junior High Special Features and Programs

High School Special Features and Programs

The high school has 3 special functions per year, including homecoming, tolo, and prom. Prom is traditionally planned by the Junior class student council and includes entertainment and dining. Traditions for prom include "Senior Wills," a humorous senior future career video, and a cruise prom every 4 years.

Coordinates: 46°35′50″N 120°27′30″W / 46.59722°N 120.45833°W / 46.59722; -120.45833

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