Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1972, the school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)[1] and the New England Association of Christian Schools (NEACS).[2] The school has over 350 students in Pre-K through Grade 12.
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| Type | Private Christian School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Non-denominational |
| Opened | September 1972 |
| Head of School | Joshua Keegan |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Campus size | 25 acres |
| Campus type | Day School |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Website | http://pvcama.org/ |
On August 19, 2014, Pioneer Valley Christian School (PVCS) unveiled a new sign and logo. The new sign and logo highlight the name change to Pioneer Valley Christian Academy (PVCA), which school officials believe reflects its academic offerings better.[3]
History
editEast Longmeadow Christian Day School opened in September 1972 in the facilities of the First Baptist Church of East Longmeadow, MA. Enrollment that year consisted of eighteen students in grades 1-4, a headmaster, and one teacher. As the school grew, additional grades were added, and in 1975 a high school for grades 9-12 was established. In 1977, Harold Duff, the former president of Christian Schools, Inc. in Maine, joined the school as Headmaster. Duff was the founder of Christian Schools, Inc. which included Glen Cove Christian Academy, Glen Cove Bible College, and Canaan Christian Elementary School[4]
In 1980 Timothy Duff was hired as Headmaster.
In 1985 the school moved to its present campus when it purchased the former Ursuline Academy campus. In 2002 six classrooms were added to the elementary wing. In 2009 a 17,000-square-foot addition was opened, including a science lab and lecture hall, art room, technology room, music rooms for choral and instrumental instruction, a multi-purpose room, and additional classrooms. In 2016 a 39,000 square-foot addition was completed adding a new gymnasium, training rooms, locker rooms, library, and additional classrooms.
In 2023 Headmaster, Timothy Duff retired after 43 years and Joshua Keegan was hired as Head of School.
Campus
editPioneer Valley Christian Academy is located on a 25-acre campus in Western Massachusetts.
References
edit- ^ "Association of Christian Schools International". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "New England Association of Schools and Colleges, CIS". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Barry Kriger. "New name, bigger facility for WMass Christian Academy". WWLP 22News. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Filosi, Penny. "Private school offers 'born again' education". The Morning Union, December 20, 1978, p. 14C.