In the Beginning:
God planted a seed in the hearts of a handful of parents in the spring of 1989.
They prayerfully sought God's leading in establishing a Christian school.
Their desire was for their children to receive an education that combined
academic and Biblical instruction. As a result of their diligent prayers,
Trinity Christian School (TCS) was founded in 1992 with 19 students in grades 1 through 4.
Rapid Growth:
TCS's second year enrollment increased to 79 students.
It was then quite evident that TCS needed more classroom space
than what was available at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church.
To meet the need, additional classroom space was rented at
New Hope Wesleyan Church to house the students in the upper grades.
TCS continued to grow, and it became necessary again to explore other
avenues to accommodate the increase in enrollment. In 1996, TCS families
and school board members took a leap of faith and purchased a 15,000
square foot building to house grades 7-12. Through hundreds of volunteer
hours and generous contributions, the building was renovated and ready
for the start of the 1997-1998 school year. In 1999, God again placed a
burden on the hearts of Trinity families to take another step of faith.
As a result of His leading, TCS broke ground on a new 66,000 square foot
building in October of 2000. We opened the 2003-2004 school year in our new building
located at 2419 9th Ave West.
Reasons for Building:
From its inception in 1992, TCS had been dependent upon the limited classroom
size of rented facilities. The need for more and larger classrooms was the basis
of the campaign. Our class sizes have a limit of 18 students in elementary and
23 students in junior/senior high school, but most of our elementary classrooms
could adequately fit only 8-10 students. Also, the TCS Preschool had nearly 50
children enrolled. When added to the K-12 school enrollment, the need for space
was magnified even more.
The need for a facility for extracurricular activities such as
athletics, music, drama and art also added to the burden. The coordination of
such programs was very difficult when it involved sharing rented facilities.
Initially, TCS researched the idea of building an addition onto the previous high school,
on 26th Street. However, through much planning and discussion with city officials,
it became evident that we should explore the idea of building a
new preschool - 12th grade facility at another location with better access and more space.
After comparing the cost to add on to the old facility versus building a new school,
it made financial sense to build a new building. By doing so, we would free up a prime
piece of real estate for commercial purposes that would further benefit the community.
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Area Church Representation:
TCS is made up of families from various church backgrounds and beliefs.
As many as fifteen local churches are represented in our student body.
TCS teaches from the Word of God, the Bible. We do not seek to assume
the role of pastors or ministers but to help reinforce Biblical applications
in everyday life. We encourage families to address controversial issues such
as baptism, eternal security, etc., at home.
Dedicated Teachers:
We truly believe that our faculty has been called to a mission of service to
our Lord and the TCS student body. Without exception, they exemplify Christian
principles and a love for God that is evident in all they say and do. This
leadership and mentoring process serves as a model for students to emulate.
Our faculty and staff care about each student as an individual child of God.
They desire the best for each student both spiritually and academically.
Their character and example are evident in their churches and personal lives.
School Board:
TCS is governed by a seven-member school board. TCS parents elect board members
to a two-year, staggered term. These board members have historically provided
the best of God-inspired leadership and support for TCS and its students.
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Parental Involvement:
TCS is a parent-run school that relies heavily on volunteerism and parental involvement.
This allows us to keep expenses low and tuition affordable. It is essential that parents
take part as TCS does not receive any state or federal tax dollars. It is a labor of
love for all families. TCS has been blessed with a wide range of Spirit-gifted individuals
who have given unselfishly of their time and resources to make the school a success.
Fundraisers:
TCS conducts three major fundraisers each year. They include the Clean-a-thon,
TCS card sales, and the fall banquet. Students and parents alike participate in
making these fundraisers a success. The profits go toward meeting the annual budget.
