Warrior News

Dear Warrior Nation,

At the most basic level, school is school.  There is a schedule (daily as well as annually), there are classes to expand knowledge and understanding of the world, and most schools have some degree of athletic opportunities.  In our second installment of “Why Christian Education?” we take a look at the academic benefits of education at RCS.

Proverbs 1:5 says “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtains guidance.” The Bible is clear about our mandate to teach the next generation.  What makes RCS special is the WAY in which students are taught.  In most classes, especially at the elementary level, the chosen curriculum and resources are written from a Biblical worldview perspective.  That means that each subject is approached from the perspective of God’s creation and His view on the world He created.  Textbooks and resource books are infused with applicable scripture.  Bible verses are included in the sources as a deliberate connection between the content of the course and God’s perspective from the Word.  This Biblical viewpoint, taught by educators dedicated to a life of serving Jesus Christ, creates an environment with a foundation of Biblical stewardship – managing God’s creation as caretakers of the world and our understanding of it.  When you add in the academic rigor found at RCS, you get an education that challenges students beyond the basics to learn, grow, and love God and others, in order to leave our classrooms to impact the world for the kingdom.  In short, it is all about “Educating Hearts and Minds for Christ.”

Congratulations to the Varsity volleyball team in their impressive 4-set victory over VMAC rival Grace Christian School to claim their first VMAC league championship!  Even though Grace beat them twice in the regular season, the Lady Warriors stormed through the first two sets and closed the victory out in game 4 by holding off a late game run by the Lady Kings.  The team came up short in the State Quarterfinal match, but we are proud of the way they honored Christ in the highs and lows of the season to finish strong.  Our Cross-Country team also finished their season well, taking second place in the VMAC championship meet.  Maddie Royster completed the season with an 11-0 record of first place finishes for the season, and T.J. McPeters led the boys’ effort with a second-place finish.  Finally, five of our Varsity football players had the opportunity to keep their football skills sharp by playing the fall season with the Central Virginia Disciples homeschool team.  After a solid 72-6 win in the state semi-final game, the Disciples will travel to northern Virginia to compete for the state title this weekend.  Prayers and blessings to the team and players for a safe and prosperous game this Saturday.

May the Lord bless you and keep you this weekend and through the coming week.  We love and appreciate you, and we are honored to partner with you in this ministry.

All 4 Him!

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School