Q: What is the history of the school?
A: Rock Valley Christian School has a rich history of serving the Lord. A School Society was organized with 48 charter members on February 1, 1911. Seven board members were selected and efforts were made to obtain teachers and open the school in the fall of 1911, but this was not successful so the official opening of the school was delayed until September 5, 1912. There were 28 pupils this first year for grades 1-8. An old church building served as the school building from 1912 to 1919. In September 1917 the School Society decided to build a new and more permanent school and in December of 1919, the students and staff moved into this new building.
The school has educated students from a Reformed perspective for over 100 years and continues to do so today. A dedicated faculty, staff, and board enjoy working with His covenant children, fulfilling the mission to disciple God's children by equipping them with a knowledge and understanding of Christ and His creation so that they can obediently serve God and others as they work and play. we look forward to discussing with you what God is doing through Rock Valley Christian School!
Q: Do you have a school lunch program?
A: Yes. School lunch is served every day to the students. We are also a part of the free/reduced hot lunch program for those families who qualify, which is based on family income.
Q: Do you have transportation?
A: Yes. We have six buses and three vans which have stops in Rock Valley and 7 neighboring towns.
Q: What is your enrollment?
A: Our enrollment for 2024-2025 is at 233 students.
Q: What are the tuition costs?
A: To learn more about tuition costs contact the principal. Tuition costs will be billed to the parents on a ten-month schedule. Several means of tuition assistance include RVCS Foundation, NICSTO, SCRIP program, and Educational Savings Accounts (ESA).
We do offer scholarships and other tuition-reduction opportunities - please contact us!
Q: How often do the preschoolers meet?
A: We have two sessions of preschool: morning and afternoon. Preschoolers meet from either 8:20 - 11:30 am, or 12:30 - 3:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Q: How often does the kindergartener class meet?
A: Kindergarten classes meet four full days a week (Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri) for the first semester. Beginning the second semester, classes meet every day, all day.
Q: Do you have support programs?
A: Yes, We have many co-curricular programs to support and enhance the total educational program at RVCS. These programs include:
- Band (grades 5-8)
- Orchestra (grades 3-8)
- Peer Groups
- Library
- Education support through Resource and Sensory Room
- Talented and Gifted Program
- Technology
- Remedial Reading (Title I)
- Interscholastic Athletics (soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track)
- Art
- CLC Network and/or NWAEA support
Q: How is RVCS governed?
A: RVCS is a non-profit corporation of individuals (society), including all parents of enrolled children, who meet at least annually to elect members to a board of directors and adopt a budget.
Q: Is there a parent organization?
A: Yes. ARROWS is made up of parents and supporters who hold fundraisers to help support the funding of the school. Arrows events also provide parents the opportunity to serve our school and promote fellowship among supporters. ARROWS information can be found here.
