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James Valley Christian School is a private inter-denominational Christian school in Huron, South Dakota. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

History

James Valley Christian School first opened their doors in the fall of 1956 outside of Huron, South Dakota by individuals who desired Christian education in their area. The school campus was built in the James River Valley on the same campus as Byron Bible Camp. In 1972, the original building burned down and a new building was built on the same campus. On April 6, 1997, when the dikes on the James River failed the school campus along with Bryon Bible camp flooded; water in the school reached a height of between 5 and 7 feet (1.5 and 2.1 m). For the next few years, school was held in the Huron Middle School building, prior to its demolition. The school moved into the current building in August 2000. In early 2018, JVCS, broke ground on an auditorium and an auxiliary gym.

Academics

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Extracurricular

James Valley Christian School is a member of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. It has a concert band, a pep band, and a choir program. The Oral Interpretation Team and One-Act play has had many years of success. Sports include soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, cheerleading, track and golf.

Notable alumni

• Ron Tschetter, Peace Corps director Sept 2006–2008; Class of 1959, the first graduating class
• Sally Lott, Missionary in Africa; class of 1973

References

1. School's website, accessed November 2009
2. Peak discharges and flow volumes for streams in the northern plains, 1996–97. U.S. Geological Survey circular volume 1185. U.S. Geological Survey. 2001. p. 13. ISBN 978-0-607-96339-7. Retrieved 2 November 2009.

• "Through Fire & Flood", the school's 50th anniversary book.

External links

• Official website
• James Valley Christian School on Twitter
• JVC's Facebook page

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• Private high schools in South Dakota
• Educational institutions established in 1957
• Private middle schools in South Dakota
• Private elementary schools in South Dakota
• Buildings and structures in Huron, South Dakota
• Schools in Beadle County, South Dakota
• 1957 establishments in South Dakota