41°36′32″N 93°33′00″W / 41.609°N 93.550°WGrandview Park Baptist School was a prominent Baptist Christian school situated on the east side of Des Moines, Iowa on East 33rd Ave. Offering a traditional educational approach, it served as a private institution deeply connected to the adjacent Grandview Park Baptist Church. Established in 1972 with a modest enrollment of 78 students in grades K-6, the school rapidly expanded to accommodate over 530 students across all grades K-12.
A cornerstone of the school's curriculum was the integration of Bible courses at every level, fostering a Biblical worldview that was tangible in all subjects and materials. The school also garnered recognition for its exceptional drama program, consistently producing high-quality plays and presentations open to the public.[1]
Sports
editThe Grandview Defenders, the school's athletic program, had a successful history, highlighted by two state playoff appearances in their first six years of football. They offered a range of sports, including basketball, football, varsity soccer, and volleyball, with the volleyball team achieving notable success, including a state championship title in 2002. The school was part of the Bluegrass Conference and produced two outstanding athletes who were recognized as 1A Players of the Year.
Closure
editThe school closed its doors at the end of the 2013-2014 school year due to the separation of the church and school,[2] resulting in the renaming of the church as Anchor Baptist Church and its complete independence. A significant number of school faculty members transitioned to Grand View Christian School, which was established the following year by former faculty of Grandview Park Baptist School.
References
edit- ^ "8 Photos: Rehearsal of Grandview Park Baptist School spring play". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
- ^ Pratt, Christopher. "Grandview Park Baptist church, school separating". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
External links
edit- Parent Church - Grandview Park Baptist Church
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