Our Vision
Calvary Christian School equips, guards, and mentors the next Apostolic generation.
ABOUT
Calvary Christian School is a private Christian school located at 3639 S. Keystone Ave. We serve students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, teaching students to be successful citizens and Christians. We believe that our next Apostolic generation should be equipped to take their place in the Kingdom of God and in our community through strong Biblical teaching and a rigorous curriculum. We guard our students by providing a wholesome and Godly environment where they can grow and mature. We believe that Godly principles are passed down from generation to generation through mentoring and example, which is why we employ solid Apostolic teachers who can encourage and model a Biblical worldview and lifestyle.
Brief History
Under the visionary oversight of the Reverend Raymond G. Hoekstra, pastor of Calvary Tabernacle, Calvary Christian School opened to students at Fletcher Avenue for the first time on Monday, September 9, 1946. Dwayne A. Ripley, who was selected by Reverend Hoekstra to be the first principal, also taught grades four, five, and six. Naomi L. Ripley was chosen to teach grades one, two, and three, while Vera O. Pieper was asked to teach grades seven and eight. Two years later, Calvary Christian School graduated its first eighth grade class of seven students.
Dwayne Ripley was succeeded in 1952 by Chester Combs, who held the office of principal until 1965. Vera O. Pieper became the third principal in 1965. Donna Cunningham later succeeded her. Dr. Russell Fowler replaced Donna Cunningham as principal and he was later named CCS superintendent. Upon the retirement of Dr. Fowler, Reverend Charles M. Barcus became the principal and served for 40 years.
As the years passed, many families began to recognize the benefits of a Christian education. Several teachers were added to the CCS staff as enrollment began to increase. Although the original teaching staff is no longer with us, they are remembered fondly whenever former students and families get together.
In 2022, Calvary Christian School transitioned the school accreditation from Indiana Freeway Accreditation to the International Christian Accrediting Association. This opened many doors for collaboration with other Christian schools around the world.
Upon the retirement of Rev. Charles M. Barcus in 2022, Rev. Katy Collins became principal.
CCS has been fully accredited with the State of Indiana through the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA) since 2022. Previous to that, we were accredited through Freeway Accreditation with the Indiana DOE for many years.
Leadership
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Joshua B. Carson
PRESIDENT
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Katy Collins
PRINCIPAL
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Lawrence Matthews
CAMPUS PASTOR
Administrative Staff
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Amber McCreery
OFFICE MANAGER
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Kim Grant
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Donna Hurt
FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
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Kim Spence
HIGH SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
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Victoria Dolzall
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
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Jacie Sellers
SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Teaching Faculty
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Sandy Johnston
RESOURCE TEACHER
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Cindy Burzynski
KINDERGARTEN
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Johanna Bowman
FIRST GRADE
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Christina Faulkner
SECOND GRADE
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Sarah Coy
THIRD GRADE
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Marissa Honeycutt
FOURTH GRADE
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Christie Green
FIFTH GRADE
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Sarah Sizemore
MUSIC / PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Chrissy Streeval
ART / AFTER CARE
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Rebecca Atwood
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Matthew Arrowood
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Marcus Grant
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Zachary Hudspeth
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Brandon Bowman
MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL
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Abigail Kendrick
HIGH SCHOOL
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Amy Killmon
HIGH SCHOOL
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Eric Rosier
HIGH SCHOOL
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Josh Sizemore
HIGH SCHOOL
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Shayla Denney
HIGH SCHOOL
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Charlotte Denson
HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Support Staff
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Gayle McCreery
LIBRARY MANAGER
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Rainy Pickering
PERRY TOWNSHIP
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Anna Duffy
PERRY TOWNSHIP
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Michelle Fridley
CAFETERIA ADVISOR
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Gena House
KITCHEN
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Eli Velasco
KITCHEN
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Janet Ortiz
KITCHEN
School Board
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Jeff Turner
PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL BOARD
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Joshua B. Carson
PRESIDENT OF CCS
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Katy Collins
PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT
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Lawrence Matthews
CAMPUS PASTOR
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Brett Healey
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
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Jessica Goddard
BOARD MEMBER
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Amy Muse
BOARD MEMBER
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Josh Grover
BOARD MEMBER
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Megan Vite
BOARD MEMBER
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Sonia Mack
BOARD MEMBER
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Evan Titus
BOARD MEMBER
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Robert Titus
CALVARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE