Building God’s Faithfulness Since 1975

For fifty years, Valley Christian School has partnered with Christian families in Spokane Valley to provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures both faith and learning. From our founding in 1975 to today, our mission has remained the same: to equip students with strong academics, a biblical worldview, and Christ-like character that prepares them to serve God and others.

Christian education rooted in academic excellence and a Biblical worldview.

  • Derick Tabish

    Administrator/Superintendent

    Administrator/Superintendent

Dear Families, Friends, and Staff,

Welcome to Valley Christian School. It is a joy to introduce you to a community where faith, learning, and family come together to prepare students for a life of purpose and impact.

For more than fifty years, VCS has partnered with parents who desire a Christ-centered education for their children — one that nurtures both heart and mind. We believe that education is most effective when school and home work hand in hand, helping students grow in wisdom, character, and faith as they develop their God-given gifts.

At Valley Christian, our mission is to provide a strong academic foundation built on a biblical worldview. Within a close-knit community, students are known, encouraged, and challenged to pursue excellence in every area of life — spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. We count it a privilege to walk alongside families as they train up their children in the instruction of the Lord and prepare them to serve Christ in an ever-changing world.

We invite you to experience the Valley difference — a place where faith is lived out daily, learning is pursued with purpose, and every student is valued as a unique part of God’s story.

In Christ,
Derick Tabish
Head of School

A Christian school for Christian families.

Mission

Mission

We are a Christ-centered, loving school community, providing a high standard of education for Christian families, built on a biblical worldview, inspiring Christ-like character and a service to God and the world.

We are a Christ-centered, loving school community, providing a high standard of education for Christian families, built on a biblical worldview, inspiring Christ-like character and a service to God and the world.

Core Values & Statement of Faith

Loving School
Community

Learning to love one another as Christ loves us, with support, encouragement, accountability, and grace.

High Standard of
Education

Commitment to academic rigor that equips students to reach their highest potential.

Christian
Families

Partnership with families who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and share biblical values as born-again believers.

Biblical
Worldview

Teaching and mentoring students to view life and learning through the truth of God’s Word.

Christ-Like
Character

Inspiring and equipping students to reflect Christ in every aspect of their lives.

Service

Promoting selfless acts of generosity and service to one another and to a hurting world for the sake of Christ.

The Bible

The Bible is the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God and the only rule for faith and practice.

God

God exists in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — co-equal, co-eternal, and co-essential.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is God incarnate, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for the sins of the world, was buried, rose again, and is ascended to the Father’s right hand, where He intercedes for believers.

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, teaches and guides believers into truth, indwells every true believer, empowers for service, and baptizes all believers into the body of Christ.

Humanity

Humanity was created in God’s image, but through Adam’s fall, all people are sinners by nature and practice, in need of new birth to be forgiven and saved from eternal separation from God.

Salvation

Salvation is by grace through faith alone in Christ’s substitutionary death, apart from works.

Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth is the privilege and responsibility of every believer, pursued through obedience to Scripture and reliance on the indwelling Holy Spirit.

The Church

The Church is one body composed of all true believers, with Jesus Christ as its head.

A complete doctrinal statement is available upon request at the school office.

Our Story of Faith and Growth

Valley Christian School was founded in 1975 as part of Pastor Tom Starr’s vision to provide families in Spokane Valley with a Christ-centered education. What began with just five staff members teaching thirty-five students has grown into a thriving community of more than six hundred students from preschool through 12th grade.

In 1978, the school was incorporated into the ministry of Valley Fourth Memorial Church, and by 1992, a homeschool program was added to support parents who chose to educate their children at home with the backing of certified teachers and enrichment opportunities.

Accreditation came in 1995 through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and was recognized by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Since then, Valley Christian has continued to meet rigorous standards of academic and spiritual development through multiple renewals and re-accreditations.

In 2001, the school became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors. Over the following years, VCS united all programs on one campus, first leasing the former University High School facility and then, in 2017, purchasing the 24-acre property as its permanent home.

Today, Valley Christian School celebrates nearly five decades of God’s faithfulness. From small beginnings, we have grown into a K-12 community that partners with Christian families to develop students who are strong in faith, committed to learning, and prepared to serve Christ and the world.

Administrative Leadership

Valley Christian School is led by a dedicated team committed to advancing our mission of Christ-centered education. The Head of School oversees daily operations in partnership with principals and directors, supported by staff across academics, admissions, facilities, and development.

  • Derick Tabish

    Administrator/Superintendent

    Administrator/Superintendent

  • Joyanna Hill

    Secondary Principal

    Secondary Principal

  • Thane Gromlich

    Director of Finance and Operations

    Director of Finance and Operations

  • Justin Barrs

    Development Director

    Development Director

  • Matt Barreiro

    K-12 Athletic Director/PE Teacher

    K-12 Athletic Director/PE Teacher

  • Alyssa Burbank

    Director of Admissions

    Director of Admissions

  • Jerry Hansen

    Head of Facility Maintenance

    Head of Facility Maintenance

  • Maribeth Leach

    Administrative Assistant & Communications Coordinator

    Administrative Assistant & Communications Coordinator

Board of Directors

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Valley Christian School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors made up of current and past parents who share a deep commitment to the school’s mission. The Board provides policy-level oversight using the Carver governance model, while entrusting daily operations to the Head of School.

  • Brent Pope

    Board Chair

    Board Chair

  • Michelle Mclees

    Board Vice Chair

    Board Vice Chair

  • Michelle Gotcher

    Board Secretary

    Board Secretary

  • Jaclyn Arnold

    Board Member

    Board Member

  • Brandon Hunt

    Board Member

    Board Member

Teachers and Staff

The teachers at Valley Christian School are the heart of our mission. Each one is committed to academic excellence, discipleship, and the development of a biblical worldview in every classroom. Together, our faculty and staff create a Christ-centered environment where students are known, challenged, and encouraged to grow in both faith and knowledge.

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