James Valley Christian School

Our mission is to teach a biblically based education transforming hearts and minds to impact the world for Christ.

James Valley Christian School is a non-profit, Non-Denominational, incorporated Christian school. It is governed by a board elected by cooperative members. At the corporate meeting held each year, advisory board members are elected for a two-year term. At the present time, advisory board members come from nine congregations.Churches are eligible to become cooperative churches. Agreement with the JVCS Doctrinal Statement and an annual financial contribution are requested. Based on the number of church members, each cooperative church is given a specific number of seats on the advisory board. Pastors of cooperative churches are automatically members of the advisory board. In addition to the seats that are filled by members of the cooperative churches, each year eight members are elected at large. The six-person James Valley Christian School Executive Board is elected from and by the advisory board.

The History of JVC

• 1955 – May 16 – The James Valley Christian High School was formed.

• 1957 – September 3 was the opening day with 19 students in grades 9–11. Tuition was $25 a month.

• 1958 – July 13 – A groundbreaking service was held for a new community and school auditorium. The total

cost of the project was $56,724.40.

• 1959 – May – The first James Valley Christian High School graduation was held with seven graduates.

• 1960 – We had our first struggle with flooding. From April 1-8 classes were held at Bethel Church.

• 1962 – The James River flooded again. The building was sandbagged and later a dike was built along the river.

• 1969 – The James River flooded again. The dike was sandbagged and carefully patrolled for possible leaks.

• 1972 – February – The entire school was destroyed by fire. Classes were held at Byron Bible Camp.

• 1972 – Fall – Construction of a new steel facility was started consisting of 9 classrooms, auditorium, kitchen

and office space. The building was 22,000 sq. ft. and cost $192,616.00. The general contractor was Huron Steel Structures.

• 1973 – January – We moved into the new building.

• 1978 – A superintendent’s house was built.

• 1979 – The 7th and 8th grades were added. The building mortgage was paid.

• 1981 – Kindergarten–6th grades were added. Considerable remodeling was done to accommodate the students.

• 1982 – Two portable elementary classrooms were added.

• 1991 – Construction on a 6-classroom elementary wing and office area was started. The addition amounted to 9,750 sq. ft. and cost about $550,000.

• 1992 – January – We moved into the elementary wing and office addition.

• 1997 – April 6 – The entire campus was flooded destroying most of the school.

• 1998 – November 8 – A groundbreaking service was held for our new facility being constructed on the north edge of Huron.

• 2000 – August – Moved into our new facility. The first day of classes was on August 23 with 154 students. Two preschool classes were added that year as well.

• 2006-07 – JVCS celebrated the 50th anniversary of the school throughout the year culminating with a special week-end of events held June 29, 30 and July 1, 2007.

• 2007 – July – A note-burning ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon as part of the JVCS 50th Anniversary Celebration. An offering was taken during the Sunday morning worship service that covered the remaining amount owed on the new facility. PRAISE THE LORD!

• 2007 – Air conditioned the gymnasium.

• 2015 – Air conditioning completed throughout facility.

• 2017 – JVCS celebrates 60 years of Christian education.

• 2018 – JVCS breaks ground for the addition of an auditorium and practice gymnasium.

• 2020 - JVCS holds dedication ceremony for the addition.

School Programing

Curriculum

Curriculum is from Abeka, Bob Jones, ACSI, and other Christian publishers. Our classes are taught from a Biblical worldview. Most curriculum is from Christian publishers, but even when it isn’t, the teachers keep the focus on Biblical truth

Arts

Our music program of band and choir is well established and provides private lessons at no extra cost to students. We also have an active oral interpretation program and an award-winning drama program. In addition, we have student ministry opportunities, yearbook, National Honor Society, student council, and a senior class play.

Athletics

JVCS offers soccer, cross-country, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, track, and golf.

Make Huron, South Dakota Home

Huron, South Dakota, is a small town that is quiet and friendly with a community of people who are true neighbors. It is a big farming community with abundant natural beauty and fresh air. The city has good schools and growing diversity, and it is a very family-friendly place. If you are looking for something fun, there are numerous outdoor parks. Looking for a place to cool off on a hot summer day? You can visit the Splash Central Waterpark or hang out by the lake. Every summer, this little town gets some notoriety by hosting the Annual South Dakota State Fair, where people drive in to experience all of the fun, cultural, and educational activities. Huron is also well-known for its hunting opportunities. People will come even from out of state to join in on the sport! It has a high bird population, making it one of the best in the country for pheasant hunting. This little place, Huron, is unique and interesting and gives its residents something to be proud of. It is excellent for settling down, starting a family, and making a home!

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