Vision
Our Foundation
We believe a complete education begins and ends with Christ—acknowledging Jesus as the center of all learning (Colossians 2). We believe parents hold the primary responsibility to educate and disciple their children, and that a Christ-centered school exists to come alongside families in that sacred work (Deuteronomy 6).
Our values reflect that belief:
We are Gospel-centered, joyful, loving, and committed to a culture of encouragement and accountability in the pursuit of truth.
Our purpose is to glorify God by preparing each student for college, career, and Christian ministry through academic excellence firmly rooted in Biblical truth.
The Need and the Call
Today’s children are surrounded by competing worldviews—often spending their days being shaped by influences that stand opposed to a Biblical understanding of truth. Many parents long to give their children a faithful education but lack the time, training, or support to do so on their own.
Mid Vermont Christian School stands in that gap.
We offer a curriculum grounded in the conviction that Jesus is Lord and that Scripture holds supreme authority over all of life.
Our teachers do more than teach—they disciple students to love the truth, cultivating both knowledge and character. Our experienced educators and administrators provide the structure and support that help families thrive in both faith and academics.
While challenges like cost or distance may exist, we believe the eternal value of a Christ-centered education far outweighs temporary inconvenience. With scholarship programs available and a committed community to walk alongside families, we make this pursuit possible.
Our Mission and Vision
At Mid Vermont Christian School, we partner with parents to cultivate students in the love of knowledge, wisdom, and Truth.
Our vision is to see a generation of students who are genuine Christians, equipped with a coherent Biblical worldview, prepared to think critically, serve faithfully, and lead with integrity in every field of calling in every sphere of life.
History
In the summer of 1986, a small group of parents met to discuss starting a Christian school. They agreed to seek God’s guidance for two weeks and then asked three questions: Should we start a school? When? And where? When they reconvened, all agreed to start the school within a year, though no location was decided.
Mid Vermont Christian School opened in September 1987 at Woodstock Baptist Fellowship, with one teacher instructing five students in multiple grades. Midway through the year, the school moved to renovated upstairs classrooms, beginning a period of rapid growth. By 1988-89, enrollment grew by eight students with added music, PE, and art instructors. In 1989-90, the school expanded to 28 students with three full-time teachers and hired its first administrator. A parent also established and managed the library. In 1990-91, enrollment reached 49 in kindergarten through seventh grade, with two more teachers and the first secretary. The board purchased land and a building in Quechee, VT, marking the future campus. The 1991-92 year brought a move to the new Quechee facility with nearly 100 students from preschool through ninth grade. New staff included a preschool director, aides, combined grade teachers, language teachers, and a custodian. In 1993-94, the school hired its first Headmaster and started its first basketball season. The gymnasium and additional classrooms were built in the mid-1990s, and enrollment grew to 176 students by 1995. The 1996-97 school year added twelfth grade, and the first five seniors graduated. By 2000, the junior/senior high school building was completed, housing grades 7-12 plus art, music, and computer labs.
Since then, MVCS has grown academically and spiritually, with championship sports teams and strong academic performance exceeding local public schools. Although enrollment has fluctuated, the school is on a new growth path. Graduates attend top universities and serve Christ worldwide. The school’s continual prayer is to honor God through its ministry for years to come.