News & Notes:

We thank God for His blessings upon Valley Christian Schools as we look forward to the start of school on September 7.  For your preparation, the Back to School Shopping lists are available online for Preschool Supplies, Elementary School Supplies and Middle School Supplies. (High School students should be prepared on the first day of school with pens, pencils, and paper; any additional supplies will be listed in the syllabus given to students on the first day of class.)  Elementary Class Rosters will be posted online approximately one week prior to the first full day of school, with password information sent to families through the mail. Thanks for your patience as we continue to process new students. We look forward to welcoming both returning and new school families soon.

Congratulations to Dean Pollema who was selected Press Telegram Dream Team Player of the Year and coach Rob Samuelson who was selected Coach of the Year. Kyle Pollema and Brett Anema were selected 1st team Dream Team. Read their full stories... Dean Pollema  Rob Samuelson  Kyle Pollema and Brett Anema 

Beau Bennett was the 20th player selected in the recent 2010 NHL draft, going in the 1st round to the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Follow this link to his interview, which includes a mention of Valley Christian High School near the end.

Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected All CIF for the 2010 spring season.  Division 2 boys volleyball setter Dean Pollema (1st team) and middle blocker Brett Anema (2nd team).  Division 5 softball pitcher Lina Avila (1st team) and catcher Emily Craig (2nd team).  The athletes led their respective teams to Olympic League championships and advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs. 

This year, we congratulate 5 students from the Junior class who are National Merit Scholarship Qualifiers: Audrey, David, Timothy, John, and Kelsey. Our elementary school, middle school, and high school faculty are all sharing in the excitement as three of these students were educated at Valley Christian Elementary and Middle School prior to our high school. The five students are part of the 50,000 nationwide honored out of 1.5 million entrants! Students with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® Selection Index scores (critical reading + mathematics + writing skills scores) qualify for recognition in the National Merit®Scholarship Program.

Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected ALL-CIF.  Division 6 Boys Soccer - Daniel Hernandez (1st team), John McTigue (3rd team), and Josh Sutherlin (3rd team).  Division 5 Girls Soccer - Hayley Haagsma (1st team), Jacqueline Lara (3rd team), and Caryann Parrish (3rd team).  Division 5AA Girls Basketball - Kari Korver (1st team) and Taylor Cotton (1st team).  Coach Katie Hardeman was selected Girls Basketball Division 5AA Coach of the Year.

Lexi Snyder has accepted a scholarship offer to play softball for Savannah College of Art and Design, currently ranked #15 in the NAIA Softball Top 25 Poll.  Lexi is a four year varsity player and member of the All Olympic League Team.  Coming off a junior season plagued with injuries, Lexi has had a solid senior season as the starting center fielder.  Emily Craig has accepted a scholarship offer to play softball for Concordia University, currently ranked #9 in the NAIA Softball Top 25 Poll.  Emily has received All League Honors three times, All CIF Honors once, Team MVP, Team Defensive Player of the Year, and is a Scholar Athlete.  Congratulations Lexi and Em!

Congratulations to Kevin Running for being selected to the California Division III All State Football Team.  Kevin's recognition this year include Olympic League Most Valuable Player, Olympic League 1st Team All League, and Mid Valley 1st Team All CIF.  Kevin passed for 2,446 yards and 22 touchdowns with a 66% completion ratio for a quarterback rating of 108.  Kevin also rushed 90 times for 348 yards including 7 touchdowns and had a punting average of 39 yards.