In Memory Of
Wendi Ellen Norby (Class of 1996) 1978 - 2023 Obituary Here Donald Arden Winters (Class of 1954) 1936 - 2019 Obituary Here Rafe Payne (Class of 1960) 2023 Obituary not available ...
NWCS Alumni Night at the Theater
Northwest Christian Schools honored alumni at the Saturday, March 9th, 7:00 pm performance of Annie. An alumni table displaying photographs from past NWCS Theater Productions was set up in the beautifully decorated concession stand area. All NWCS alumni who ...
2024 5th Grade Living History Museum
At Northwest Christian Schools, all history is living because we serve the living God (Mark 12:27, Hebrews 12:22). Age to age He is the same! How wonderful to celebrate His providence in our nation's history, as fifth-graders recently did in ...
SPOKANE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES SIX NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Since 1993, the Spokane Scholars Foundation has recognized excellence in academic performance by our region's high school seniors by providing an annual venue for the community to bring these superstar scholars together to a public banquet to praise them for ...
Jenny Grummons (Class of 2006) ~ Busy Helping Others
Northwest Christian alum, Jenny Grummons, graduated in 2006. She continued her education at Portland State University. Jenny's heart for others led her to study Child and Family Studies while specializing in child welfare and human services. She graduated with a ...
Katie (Grummons) Britt (Class of 2002) Serves Sweetness
Katie graduated from Northwest Christian High School in 2002. After graduation she went to Seattle Pacific University and in 2006 graduated with degrees in English and Public Relations. She married Eric Britt and the two of them moved to Los ...
NWCS Alumni Night at the Basketball Games
Friday, December 15th, was Alumni Night at the basketball games. The evening's theme was vintage night and Crusader fans could purchase past athletic jerseys for only $5! Alumni received complimentary admission to the games and a coupon for a free ...
In Memory of Patricia Ann (Anderson) Parks (Class of 1972)
June 27, 1954 - October 25, 2023 Patricia Ann Parks passed away on October 25, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known as Patty to most, she was born on June 27, 1954 to Betty and Don Anderson in ...
NWC Celebrates 10-Years of Crusader Football at Homecoming
The undefeated 2023 Crusader football team played their Homecoming football game at Eastern Washington University's Roos Field on Friday, October 13th. The entire NWCS community and alumni were invited to the Homecoming game and participated in the pre-game tailgate party, ...
Crusader Alumnus Mattea Nelson Receives Academic All-American Honors
Mattea Nelson, finished her softball career as a Whitworth Pirate with Academic All-American Award! Congratulations, Mattea! We are very proud of you! Full Story Here ...
Welcome Crusader Alumni – Class of 2023
NWCS welcomed 40 graduates into the Crusader Alumni Family on June 3, 2023. The ceremony started with the traditional "Pomp & Circumstance," played by the NWCS junior and senior high band, under the direction of Mr. Quindrey Davis. Mr. Roger ...
In Memory of Connie (Shoberg) Rae, Class of 1956
NWCS Alum, Connie (Shoberg) Rae, Class of 1956, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Gig Harbor, WA. Connie was born in Spokane, WA on May 21, 1938. She and her husband, Dennis Rae, both graduated from Northwest Christian High ...
Class of 1973 – Reunion August 12, 2023
1973 Class Reunion Date: August 12, 2023 Time: 12 noon until late. Includes lunch and dinner. Location: Kevin Baldwin's house on Hayden Lake, Idaho. Information and RSVP: Dan Roloff, danroloff@aol.com Kevin Baldwin, jkb@bccnmi.com ...
Alumni Come Out On Top at Second Annual Alumni Softball Game
Players from past Northwest Christian softball teams joined together to play this year's varsity softball team in a friendly game on May 11th. The alumni team, coached by Mattea Nelson ('18), won the contest but Northwest Christian Crusaders, coached by ...
NWCS Class Reunions
Hello Crusader Alumni!! It is never too early (or too late!) to start planning your class reunion. We are in need of volunteers to begin organizing and coordinating class reunions. Class reunions can occur any time, however traditionally graduating classes ...
“I Never Would Have Imagined This!” Students and teachers bless the neighborhood around the Cedar Campus
In 2017 Cedar Campus Principal Chelsea Ginder had an idea. At that time, she was teaching a K/1 combination class and wanted a way for her students to bless the neighbors living near the campus. So her students made Christmas ...
Welcome Back Bash
Don’t miss this NWCS all-school event Welcome Back Bash! Saturday, September 9, 1:00-3:00pm on the Lower Campus Join with the entire school community – students, parents, faculty, and staff from all campuses. It will be a time to reconnect, meet ...
Honoring the Past While Ushering in the Future
Golden Crusaders – Class of 1972 On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, the Northwest Christian community celebrated graduation day at Turning Point Open Bible Church. Surrounded by family and friends, thirty-six young men and women said a final farewell to Northwest ...
Ollie Moeckel – “I Can’t Say Enough About the Program!”
Sophomore Ollie Moeckel carries a full academic load. His schedule includes Economics, Spanish 2, Algebra 2, British Literature, Art, P.E., and Study Hall. What you would expect for a 16-year-old. What you may not expect, is that Ollie attends his ...
Brian and Elise Stenberg – How the Lord Closed Doors and Opened Others
“For the first time we feel settled.” Teachers Brian and Elise Stenberg share how the Lord closed doors and opened others, leading them and their three daughters to Northwest Christian Schools. Brian and Elise Stenberg began their early married years ...
Abby Lane, Class of 2018
Abby recently started her own business. From Abby's website: Hi y'all - Abby here! Welcome to Chérie Lane! I am so glad you are here! A little bit about me, I have always wanted to own my own business and ...
Grandparents Chapel at NWCS Secondary
Last week was Grandparents Chapel at the Colbert Upper Campus! Students in grades 6-12 were thrilled to host their grandparents and give them a taste of what student life is like here at NWCS secondary. We also were so impressed ...
Laura West (Class of 1996) Brings Her Energy, Enthusiasm, and Expertise Back to Campus.
This story is an excerpt from the Winter 2022 issue of the NWCS Newsletter. Would you like to receive a copy of the newsletter directly to your inbox? Sign me up! To read more stories like Laura's, click below to ...
Living History Museum – 2022
Revolutionary War heroes and their opponents came alive during NWC's annual Living History Museum, where 5th grade student "statues" deliver original narrative interpretations of key players in our nation’s fight for independence. The monologues were presented in our gym with ...
Theater Alumni Night
It was so good to welcome back our NWCS theater alumni! On Saturday, 12 March, 30 alumni from the classes of 1975-2021 came to see one another and enjoy an awesome performance of our current spring musical, Newsies. Mr. Rick ...
In Memory of Willard Johnson, Class of 1955
Willard Johnson was born February 27, 1937 in Duror Illinois, and passed away in California on February 18, 2022. Willard transferred to NWC as a Senior in September of 1954 from Spring Arbor, Michigan. He was active in basketball and ...
In Memory of Paul Ziegler, Former Student 1967-1970
Paul passed onto his great creator on January 22, 2022, due to a serious illness just before his 69th birthday. Paul was survived by his father, Gerald Ziegler, his two sons, Scott and Brian, three grandchildren, a sister, Debra, and ...
Spiritual Emphasis Month at Secondary Chapels
This year, Northwest Christian Secondary School expanded their traditional Spiritual Emphasis Week into a Spiritual Emphasis Month! The Secondary team was blessed to have Kenney Bahr from North Church take part in our Chapels this month. He kicked off the ...
NWCS Spokane Scholars – 2022
Since 1993, the Spokane Scholars Foundation has recognized excellence in academic performance by our regions' high school seniors by providing an annual venue for the community to bring these superstar scholars together top acknowledge and praise them for their achievements ...
In Memory of Timothy Orrin, Class of 1981
Timothy LeRoy Orrin Sr. passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington. Tim was born in Spokane, Washington on August 21, 1963, to Phillip and Peggy Orrin. He spent his childhood in Spokane ...
In Memory of Mark Dresback, Class of 1977
Mark Vernon Dresback, age 62, of Spokane, passed away November 4, 2021, of a heart attack. Mark was born on June 30, 1959, in Livingston, Montana. He attended school at Northwest Christian. He then attended Multnomah School of the Bible ...
Reunion Update, Class of 2001
The NWC Class of 2001 reunited for a casual two day event August 20-21 in Spokane, Washington. Using Facebook groups as a staging area to recruit and inform; the class opted for a adults only evening at Far West Brewery ...
In Memory of Angela Marie (Alexandrovich) Krc, Class of 1977
Angela Marie Krc, age 61, passed away at home in Wheaton, Illinois on Sunday, May 16, 2021, after a long illness. She was born on August 10, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Andrew and Ida Alexandrovich. Angie loved the Lord, ...
In Memory of Michelle Beth (Modisett) West, Class of 1974
Michelle went to be with Jesus on the morning of October 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was 64 years old. Michelle was born to Cal and Rhoda Modisett in Long Beach, California in 1956. In 1974, ...
The Fall Newsletter is Here!
The fall NWCS Newsletter is here! The year is off to a great start. In-person learning, arts, athletics and a growing student population, give us much to be thankful for. Through it all, your support is amazing. Read the stories you ...
Reunion Update, Class of 2011
The NWCS Class of 2011 gathered together for their 10 year reunion at Manito Park on September 12th. It was such a great time of catching up! Their kids met too and played at the park. It was good to ...
Reunion Update, Class of 1981
The NWCS Class of 1981 met in July to celebrate their 40th high school reunion. They enjoyed a great weekend of catching up and sharing memories! ...
Reunion Update, Classes of 1970-1971
NWCS Classes of 1970-1971 gathered to celebrate and connect for their 50th reunion on August 15th at the Kalispel Golf and Country Club in Spokane. It was a wonderful gathering of 26 alumni and family members, including a classmate from ...
Coach Marshall Hart, Class of 2012, Making an Impact on and off the Field
NWCS football coach and teacher, Marshall Hart, is impacting lives on and off the field. He was recently featured in an article by The Spokesman-Review. Click the link to read about his experience coaching for the Spokane Shock and NWCS ...
In Memory of Melissa Adelle Gable, Class of 2000
Melissa was born in June 1982 and called to the presence of her Lord and Savior in June 2021. A loyal and generous friend, Melissa easily gained the respect and trust of others. She earned her Bachelors in Business through ...
Sheri (Kalin) Lang, Class of 1982
Sheri graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. She is a real estate broker and owns a real estate company. Sheri has a heart for children and Christian service, so she spends her time ...
In Memory of Gavin Vess, Class of 1988
Gavin went home to be with his Lord in February 2021. Gavin’s father writes: In the beginning a very inquisitive child, in the end a man walking with the Lord…sensitive, caring, raising a family. The journey was long enough to ...
Class Reunions
At Northwest Christian Schools, our alumni plan their own reunions. However, we don’t expect you to do it alone. We can: Provide you a list of classmates and their current contact information. Provide you with suggestions for your event. Post ...
Rolf Veenstra, Class of 2017
Rolf graduated from George Fox University in 2021 with a degree in Financial Planning. On May 29th he married Daria in a beautiful outdoor wedding in Wilsonville, Oregon. Rolf is an analyst for AIM Wealth Advisory Group in Portland ...
Conner Wedel, Class of 2017
Airforce Senior Airman, Conner Wedel, recently earned the distinction of Outstanding Maintenance Airman of the Quarter for January-March 2021. He serves our country as a KC-135 Crew Chief stationed at McConnell AFB in Wichita, Kansas. Conner joined the USAF the ...
Josh Greenslade, Class of 2004
Josh is currently a co-pastor at Peaceful Valley Church in Elk, Washington, and earning a degree at The Master’s Seminary. He also furthered his Christian education by spending 18 months in Missouri receiving missionary training through Ethnos360. In 2012 Josh ...
Adam Gaines, Class of 2015
“This is my dream job!” When Adam graduated from NWCS he knew that someday he wanted to come back and teach. He earned a double major at Whitworth University with a BA in History/Social Studies and a BA in Secondary ...
Deanna (Rhodes) Kreisher, Class of 1956
“How I praise God for the privilege of attending Northwest Christian for four years. Leonard Foster asked me to work at his store during the summer, then he paid the $150 a month to attend NWC. This was a miracle ...
Carol (Bock) Jones, Class of 1957
After graduation Carol attended Eugene Bible College and graduated with a Ministerial License in 1960. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Clark College in 1963. Carol spent most of her career as a Registered Nurse, caring for people ...
Tom Harsh, Class of 1968
After graduation Tom attended Whitworth College and then graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Business. He married Gail Bronson in 1971, and a few years later started a family and was blessed with David, Amy, and Kayti ...
Abigail Knudtson, Class of 2019
Abigail is currently working for Travelers Insurance Company while attending Saddlery School. She enjoys spending time with her senior horse, Danny ...
Eric Bell, Class of 1999
Eric graduated from George Fox University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing and a Minor in History. He is currently a National Strategic Accounts Manager with Stryker in their Craniomaxillofacial Division. In 2001, Eric married Allyson ...
Chloe (Crittenden) and Caleb Clark, Class of 2009
Chloe and Caleb are busy parenting their two young boys. They welcomed their firstborn, Joel, in November 2017. Shortly thereafter, Gabe followed in May 2019. We appreciate Chloe’s work on their 10 year class reunion. Learn more at Alumni Update: ...
Laura (Kenoyer) Gardner, Class of 1951
Laura received her Registered Nursing degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and had a career in nursing where she worked at Deaconess, Sacred Heart, and Holy Family Hospitals in Spokane. Laura raised five children; several of them attended Northwest ...
Emily Baldwin, Class of 2017
Emily graduated from the University of Idaho in December 2020 with a degree in Communications and Organizational Science. She is working with Cru on the University of Idaho campus. Emily is excited to announce her engagement to Andrew Botterbusch! ...
Ray Ricks, Class of 1989
Ray has joined the faculty as a professor at Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian University) in Eugene, Oregon. He teaches education courses and advises graduate and undergraduate students who are candidates for their Oregon State teaching license. Ray’s roots at NWCS ...
Bonnie Johnson Fite, Class of 1978
Bonnie was a teacher who became an author and blessed us by presenting her most recent book, Hearts Full of Thanksgiving, to the Northwest Christian Elementary students in October. Graduating from NWC in 1978, she received her teaching degree in ...
NWCS FBLA Students Competing in National Conference
Northwest Christian Schools has five high school students representing Washington at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference in June. Seniors Isabella Tibbets and Olivia Sandvik, along with junior Chloe Noller will be presenting our chapter’s Community Service ...
Academic Awards Night 2021
On March 19, NWCS students, parents and staff met together to celebrate our 2021 Academic Award winners at a dessert banquet in the Upper Campus Activity Center. 39 Scholars were recognized for their achievements. Seven students received the Principal’s Award, ...
NWCS Spokane Scholars – 2021
Since 1993, the Spokane Scholars Foundation has recognized excellence in academic performance by our regions' high school seniors by providing an annual venue for the community to bring these superstar scholars together top acknowledge and praise them for their achievements ...
Kali (Ramey) Martin, Class of 2004
Kali is a mama, farmer's wife, and the writer and photographer behind the lifestyle blog Bird is the Word. Her first book, Potager: From the Garden to the Kitchen, was released in November 2020. Potager, a 220-page cooking and gardening ...
Emily (Raver) Smith, Class of 2017
On January 16, 2021 Emily married Ian Smith in a beautiful ceremony attended by family in Rockland, Maine. Emily is working at Miles Memorial hospital and Ian is a Fireman/Paramedic. They are in the process of buying their first home ...
Learning in Love: An Educational Toy Drive
Thank you to everyone who donated STEM kits to our High School FBLA community service project “Learning in Love: An Educational Toy Drive.” On Friday, March 5th, some FBLA students and friends visited the Northeast Youth Center (NEYC Spokane) where ...
Living History Museum 2021
Recently, NWCS 5th Graders participated in the annual Living History Museum! Students selected a Revolutionary War era figure, learned about their lives and achievements, and then became them for a presentation for their classmates and parents. Thank you Mr. Huseland ...
NWCS FBLA Students Advance to State Competition
Students in the Northwest Christian Schools High School Future Business Leaders of America Club recently participated in the WAFBLA Northeast Regional Conference. At the virtual event 16 NWCS students qualified to advance to the April State Business Leadership Conference. NWCS ...
Nathan Sanders, Class of 2016
Congratulations to Nathan on his marriage to Megan Beedle on December 5, 2020 at Belles on the Bluff! Nathan graduated from Montana Tech with a BS in Electrical Engineering and passed his Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. The couple will return ...
In Memory, Sandra Niblock
Sandra was born in 1938 and went home to be with her Lord in 2020. During her lifetime she was known for her servant’s heart and willingness to volunteer. She married Dave and they had two children, Mike and Amy. ...
In Memory – Norm Hart (Class of 1952)
Norm went to be with his Lord on November 23, 2020. He was born in Spokane in 1934, attended First Covenant Church, graduated from Northwest Christian High School, and had a career in the trucking business. Norm married his high ...
Chiara Carey – Northwest Christian Lilac Candidate 2020-2021
Northwest Christian Schools is proud to name Chiara Carey as their 2020-2021 Lilac candidate. Chiara has been attending NWCS for 13 years starting with kindergarten. For three years she has been a varsity player on the volleyball, basketball, and softball team ...
Small Business Spotlight 2020
Shop small this Christmas! Throughout December, we want to spotlight some small businesses that have blessed the NWCS community. Please consider supporting them through this holiday season. Retail Northwest Christian Thrift Store Walker’s Furniture and Mattress High Country Orchard Fred’s ...
Sarah Stuhr Schiberl, Class of 2014
Sara is serving her country as the newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the United State Air Force. She will be in Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB in Alabama and then serve as a medical services officer at Minot AFB ...
Ryan Ricks, Class of 2017
In the Spring of 2020, Ryan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Northwest University. During his final year, he earned a scholarship to intern with the Kemper Development Corporation, owner of Bellevue Square and its surroundings. He ...
Abigail Lane, Class of 2018
Abigail Lane is a junior at Baylor University in Texas. She is earning a double major in Finance and Supply Chain Management, and just accepted an internship for the summer of 2021 with Flint Hills Resources at Koch Industries. Abby ...
In Memory, Leslie Munro Weller, Class of 1977
Leslie was born in Spokane in 1959 and graduated from NWC in 1977. She received her Masters Degree in School Psychology from Eastern Washington University and worked for Spokane Public Schools. Leslie is survived by her husband, three children, and ...
Stephen Culberston, Class of 2019
Congratulations to Stephen Culbertson who received his private pilot’s license this summer. Stephen is studying aviation at Central Washington University. He begins studying for his instrument license this fall and his end goal is to be certified as a commercial ...
Norm Hart, Class of 1952
When Norm Hart graduated from the brand new Northwest Christian High School in 1952, he had no idea of the impact he would have on NWCS. He has left a legacy that has spanned four generations of Christian education. His ...
In Memory, Theodore (Ted) Manz, Class of 1970
Ted Manz was born in Minnesota in 1950, moved to Spokane in 1963, and graduated from Northwest Christian High School in 1970. Ted earned his AA degree in Culinary Arts at Spokane Community College and excelled as a chef. He ...
Memoirs of Coach Chris Wells from 2009:
Watching our volleyball team and their successful run to the State Championship this year was a pretty special experience for everyone. For me it had an extra layer of incredible as it took me back to the 2009 volleyball season ...
Thank You for Your Generous Support of the NWCS Annual Benefit Auction
The NWCS Annual Benefit Auction was reimagined as our first ever online auction, and we were overwhelmed with your generosity! We are pleased to announce that we netted $101,728 with donations still coming in! Thank you to our generous sponsors, ...
NWCS Alumna Lauren Taylor (’16) Featured in The Spokesman Review
Lauren Taylor (Class of 2016) graduated from Whitworth University with a double major in biophysics and chemistry. She was the star of her own personal graduation ceremony with her family, since COVID-19 limited this weekend's celebration to an online-only event ...
Northwest Christian HS Students Excel at the FBLA State Business Leadership Conference
This year’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Business Leadership Conference was modified from a four day, in person event, to a month-long virtual leadership experience. Five students represented NWCS and competed well! They enthusiastically adapted to the new ...
Barb Tusant, NWCS Elementary Principal: We Have the Best Teacher
Northwest Christian parents, be encouraged by this message from our Elementary Principal, Barb Tusant. We really do have the best Teacher! ...
Northwest Christian Schools Class of 2020
Please enjoy this brief video highlighting our wonderful Class of 2020. Your prayers for each of these students is greatly appreciated! ...
February 2020: Update From Our Middle School Principal
We are well into the second semester here in the middle school and we are very excited to see the Lord at work in every aspect of our school. As we continue with our theme of "Rooted" this year, we ...
Coffee & Tours
Northwest Christian Schools invites you to join us for coffee and a tour. Learn more about who we are, what we do and how we impact lives: · One-Hour Tour Hosted by NWCS Parents · Q & A Time · ...
Northwest Christian Elementary Hosts Pastor Appreciation Chapel
What has refreshments, competition with lots of loud enthusiastic cheering, and a skit of the Sower and the Seed? Pastor Appreciation Chapel! Our special guests in chapel today were area Pastors. The purpose of inviting them was to enable them ...
Alumni Update: Jordan Rabe (Class of ’19) and Rachel Bozlee (Class of ’16)
Former Northwest Christian basketball standouts Jordan Rabe and Rachel Bozlee met again on the hardwood in California. Jordan Rabe plays for Biola University and Rachel Bozlee suits up for Azusa Pacific University. The two former teammates ended up guarding each ...
Alumni Update: LaRelle Stensland Catherman, RN, MSN, PHN, Class of 1964
LaRelle Catherman is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of MEDRIX-- a non-profit organization that works in Vietnam to provide Medical and Health related education for doctors, nurses, scientists and community health providers. To date, MEDRIX has sponsored over 120 children’s ...
NWCS Alumni Update: Ryan Ricks (Class of 2017)
Ryan Ricks was a standout guard for four years at Northwest Christian Schools and helped lead his team to a state championship. He was the salutatorian for his 2017 graduating class. Ryan has transferred both his academic and athletic skills ...
In Memory, DIANNE ARNOLD KINZEL, Class of 1958
Diane was born in 1939 in Aberdeen, Washington. She moved to Spokane and at the age of 10, while playing the saxophone at the Union Gospel Mission, God laid it on her heart to be a missionary nurse. After graduating ...
NWCS Alumni Update: Rafe Payne (Class of 1960)
Rafe Payne, Ph.D., Class of 1960 Professor Emeritus, Biola University This spring I will complete my teaching career at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. I have been teaching biology (Parasitology, Marine Mammals, Marine Biology, Ornithology and Ecology) for 50 ...
NWCS’ Madeline McKinney named to Spokane Lilac Festival Royal Court
Northwest Christian Schools is proud to announce senior Madeline McKinney has been selected to the 2020 Royal Court for the Spokane Lilac Festival. 2020 Royal CourtMadeline is second from the right. According to the Spokane Lilac Festival, "The Royalty Scholarship ...
Northwest Christian Schools’ 2020 Spokane Scholars Announced
The Spokane Scholars Foundation has as its goal the public recognition of academic excellence among the region’s high school seniors. The Spokane Scholars Foundation was created by a group of Spokane professional and business people who observed that academic excellence ...
Northwest Christian Students Excel at FBLA Conference
On February 6, NWCS students competed in the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Conference. Their hard work, preparation and use of their God-given gifts and talents resulted in 26 trophies for individual and team events/tests. All 12 of our ...
January 2020: HS Update from our Dean of Students
Semester one is officially in the books and semester two is already underway; unbelievably, we are over half-way through this school year! Shakespeare said that time is “very short for those who celebrate,” and truly this year has been a ...
Northwest Christian Schools High School Open House
High School Colbert Upper Campus 5104 E. Bernhill Rd College Prep Forum/ 6pm HS Open House / 7pm Families interested in learning more about the college admissions process are invited to attend the College Prep Forum. Current NWCS 8th graders, ...
Northwest Christian Schools Hosts Colbert Open House
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Discover your student's #unlimited potential @NWCS. You are invited to attend our upcoming Open House! Preschool / Elementary Colbert Lower Campus 5028 E. Bernhill Rd Preschool / 6pm Elementary K- 5th Grade / 6pm All current ...
Northwest Christian Schools 2020 Open House
Northwest Christian Schools is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Colbert Campus location. If you would like more information on how a gospel centered education can impact your student, please join us: Grades 9 -12 ...
STEM Club 2020
STEM Club is open for any students who want to expand their science and engineering knowledge while having fun. Join for free for the remainder of the year and each week the club will complete a different experiment/project. Students are ...
Spring 2020 Theater Production: Mary Poppins
Northwest Christian Schools Theater invites you to the Spring 2020 production of Mary Poppins. Admission Price$10 reserved seating online or at doorMatinee, 3pm:March 14th, 15th, 21st Evening, 7pm:March 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20st Buy Tickets HERE Theater Location:NWCS Theater (Upper ...
January 2020: Update from our HS Dean of Students
December – and 2019 – is behind us and we find ourselves already in January: the start of a new year and the end of our first semester. We had a great December, highlighted by our Christmas Concert and our ...
IMPACT NWC 2019 Alumni Highlight: Jessica McFaul Dahl (Class of 2005)
IMPACT NWC 2019 Alumni Highlight: Jessica Dahl (2005) ...
IMPACT NWC 2019 Alumni Highlight: Matt McComas (Class of 1996)
IMPACT NWC 2019 Alumni Highlight Matt McComas (1996) ...
2020 Alumni Celebration Night
The 2020 Alumni Celebration Night on January 4th during the basketball games was a wonderful evening of celebrating those who have helped shape NWCS into the school it is today! We honored 70 years of cheerleaders at the event. We ...
Called By Name: A Young Women’s Conference
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I ...
Union Gospel Mission Food Drive
This month of December we are supporting the Union Gospel Mission with a Barbecue Food Drive. According to UGM, these are items that are often overlooked when donating to food banks and they are running low, to the point of ...
December 2019: Update From Our Middle School Principal
Merry Christmas! We have so much to be thankful for in the Middle School this time of year. Amazing teachers, wonderful families, encouraging chapel speakers, fun events and, most importantly, the wonderful news of God coming to this earth to ...
Madeline McKinney Named Northwest Christian Lilac Candidate
Northwest Christian Schools is proud to name Madeline McKinney as their 2019-2020 Lilac candidate. Madeline (Maddie) underwent a rigorous interview in front of a judges' panel and gave a speech titled "Destination Spokane" before being selected to represent NWCS. Maddie ...
Cedar Campus Sensory Board
We are very thankful for our new sensory board at Cedar! The children enjoy exploring the variety of materials using their sense of touch. Sensory boards are helpful for calming behaviors, cognitive growth, and problem solving. The teachers use this ...
NWCS Alumni Doing Great Things: Ryan Ricks (Class of 2017)
Ryan Ricks, class of 2017, is still hitting 3-point shots for the win at Northwest University! Read more at NU Eagles News ...
Cedar Campus Thanksgiving Celebration
Cedar Campus’ Elementary students and families enjoyed a Thanksgiving celebration all together! Over 70 people attended this special event. Not only did they partake in a giant feast including yummy turkey and pumpkin pie, but the kids dressed up as ...
December 2019: HS Update from our Dean of Students
While November has passed and December is officially underway, November cannot be forgotten; it has left its mark on our student body and staff. In the first full week of November our juniors went to the National College Fair and ...
NWCS High School Crowns Mr. Northwest 2019-20
By Isabella Tibbetts, NWCS Junior Last Tuesday, the Northwest Christian cheerleading squad hosted the Mr. Northwest event, a male comedy pageant that incorporates two students from all four grades of the high school and offers a coveted parking spot to ...
Senior Service Day (Class of 2020)
Northwest Christian seniors had an amazing opportunity recently to team up with the Union Gospel Mission in Spokane! We spent the day visiting three of the UGM shelters to work along side staff and residents cleaning, raking leaves and handing ...
Alumni Update: Shawn Wilson (Class of ’74) and Former Teacher
Congratulations to alum, Shawn Wilson, on celebrating 43 years of marriage! Shawn and her husband Stephen are a wonderful example of a Christian legacy. Five of their six children graduated from NWCS. All of their children are serving the Lord, ...
Northwest Christian Schools “Pink Month” Raises Funds & Awareness!
October was Pink Month at NWCS! The Volleyball team, along with the Girls Soccer team, hosted several events from a pink out game to bake sale. The volleyball teams honored several members of both communities who were either a cancer ...
NWCS High School Art Class: Inspired by Creation
Last week, NWCS Art Teacher Mrs. Sinclair took her students outdoors for class on a brisk, fall morning. She said, " The evidence of God modeled daily in Creation is something we can grow dull to in a world that ...
NWCS Elementary Students Study the “One Another” Theme in Chapel
Continuing our theme in primary chapel we learned "What the Bible Says… About One Another". Of the 59 ‘one anothers’ in the Bible, we chose 3 to sing about and put into practice. Love one another, be kind to one ...
NWCS Alumni Doing Great Things: Anna Henry (Class of 2013)
Anna Henry, Class of 2013 and NWCS track standout, ran in her first marathon on October 27, 2019. She was the first place women’s finisher at the Boise Marathon! Anna completed the course in 3:05:23, which qualifies her for the ...
November 2019: HS Highlights from our Dean of Students
Twenty five percent of the 2019-2020 school year has officially passed, and it feels like those past nine weeks were wearing rocket-powered roller skates. It has been an active quarter and has gone by quickly, but, as Nathaniel Hawthorne says ...
November 2019: An Update from our MS Principal
"Rooted" Check-In: The days are flying by here in the Middle School and a lot has happened in the past month. It is easy to get caught up in all of the special events (which we will highlight later in ...
Northwest Christian’s Elementary & Middle Schools Celebrate Veterans’ Day
Our annual Veteran's Day Chapel to honor America’s heroes was wonderful. The Lower Campus gym was filled to capacity with parents, honored guests and students. All were greeted with patriotic décor and children dressed in red, white and blue. The ...
South Africa Study Abroad: An Update from Alumni Maddie Atkins (Class of 2017)
From, “Isn’t there a white genocide happening there?” to “For a white Christian girl, it cannot be safe there,” and a series of, be safes, rather than, have a great time. Those are the responses I got when I told ...
Cedar Campus Celebrates Read-a-thon
Cedar Campus celebrated 29 students who read 7,012 minutes in a month for their Read-a-thon! The Read-a-thon was used to raise money for the Cedar campus classrooms. Kids celebrated their reading and fundraising success with a pancake breakfast and special ...
NWCS Junior Class Visits National College Fair
Tuesday, November 5, NWC High School took 42 Juniors to the National College Fair at the Spokane Convention Center. Students heard presentations on topics such as: Applications 101 Ins and Outs of Financial Aid Plan Early for College NCAA/NAIA Information ...
The Northwest Christian HS Theater Department Presents “Little Women”
NWCS's fall Theater class is excited for their production Little Women on November 15-17th, 2019. Set during the American Civil War, the play is a dramatic adaptation by Kristin Laurence of Louisa May Alcott's book for an all-female cast. The ...
Amazon Smile
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IMPACT NWC 2019 Results
We are incredibly blessed and pleased to announce that IMPACT NWC 2019 raised: $115,145 IMPACT Giving + $150,000 Anonymous Designated Gift = $265,145 Grand Total We are so thankful for your faithfulness, generosity and prayers for this important event! You ...
NWCS HS STEM Club Kicks Off October 28
NWCS HS STEM Club kicks off Monday, Oct. 28! STEM Club is for any students who want to expand their science and engineering knowledge while having fun. The cost is $5 for the entire year and each week the club ...
HS Engineer Students Build Paper Roller Coasters
HS engineering students recently finished their first design project this year. They built paper roller coasters for marbles. The roller coasters were required to include jumps, funnels, curves, loops and a theme. Students worked in groups of two to design ...
Teacher In-service Day
Teacher In-service Day on Oct 11 was informative, collaborative and fun! Teachers had an update from Dr. Zwiesler on the Head of Schools search along with a challenge to pray, pray and pray. Then everyone participated in an improv skit ...
NWCS Play It PINK Game
Please attend NWCS' Pink Game on October 15. The girls soccer team will play St. Georges at 4:00pm on the Upper Campus field. Concessions will be available outside during the game. The girls volleyball team will play Chewelah at 5:00pm ...
NWCS 3rd Graders Recite Colossians 2:7, Rooted Theme Verse
Enjoy watching as Northwest Christian 3rd Graders recite Colossians 2:6-7 for Elementary Principal Barb Tusant. Colossians 2:7 is the basis of the 2019-20 school-wide Rooted theme. "Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on ...
Complete Skills Basketball Clinic-Friday, October 11, 2019
NBC Camps is excited to bring their Complete Skills Basketball Clinic to Northwest Christian for a one-day basketball clinic on Friday, October 11th , a NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-service Day. October 11 | Northwest Christian, Colbert (Ages 9-14) | 9am-3pm ...
October 2019: An Update from our MS Principal
Rooted We have had an amazing start to the year in Middle School so far! This year our school theme is "Rooted" taken from Colossians 2:6-7. As we point our Middle School students back to Christ in all that we ...
NWCS Book Fair Starts October 7th!
Northwest Christian Schools’ Lower Campus is celebrating reading with a Book Fair, which runs Monday, October 7 through Thursday, October 10. Money raised will go to purchase books or materials for the Elementary/Middle School library for student and teacher use ...
October 2019: High School Highlights
A Message from our Dean of Students Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow? Can you believe we’ve had snow already? Things may have been fast and furious in September, but we are not racing past the Fall ...
NWCS HS Teacher Conferences
You are invited to attend our High School Teacher Conferences. Conferences at the HS level are open format. Attend during a time convenient for you. Rotate and meet with teachers as they are available. · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4 - ...
NWCS 7th Grade Service Day
This year in our middle school we are emphasizing the importance of service to our middle school students by providing them with practical opportunities to get into our community and serve. On Wednesday, September 25th we sent out our first ...
Cedar Campus Read-a-thon!
After great success last year, Northwest Christian Schools Cedar Campus’ Elementary and Preschool has started their second Read-a-thon! The Read-a-thon serves as more than just a fundraiser as it promotes a month of reading! Students are challenged to find pledges ...
NWCS Alumni Doing Great Things: Lacy Crowder, Class of 2005
Lacy Crowder, Class of 2005, has made an impact on the business and aviation world in Spokane. Lacy graduated at age 16 as the valedictorian of Northwest Christian Schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Whitworth University and ...
NWCS Kindergarten Gingerbread Adventures
The Northwest Kindergarten class recently finished our first book study of the year with a fun day of gingerbread cooking baking. After reading many different versions of the classic story, we were ready to make our own gingerbread men. We ...
NWCS Elementary: Rooted in Jesus
School is back into the full swing of many activities, cross country competitions, fundraisers and of course adjusting to a new classroom teacher and procedures. In all the activity, we don’t want to lose our purpose of providing a gospel-centered ...
Alumni Update: Class of 2009 Celebrates 10 Year Reunion
The Class of 2009 celebrated their 10 year reunion with a picnic in Manito park on August 3. They had a wonderful time, beautiful weather, and plenty of space for the children to play while the alumni were able to ...
Prayer at the Pole
Organized by the Northwest Christian High School Leadership Team, over 50 students and staff members gathered at the Upper Campus at 7:15am to fellowship together. Students began the morning with a pancake breakfast then headed to the flagpole to participate ...
Northwest Christian High School Kicks Off 2019-20 School Year with Outstanding Fall Retreat
What an amazing start to the year we have had! Historically, our yearly high school retreat has been great way to start our school year, but this year seemed extra special. With our theme of Rooted, our brilliant and powerful ...
NWCS Homeschool Celebrates 16 Years!
The NWCS Homeschool Program is 16 years old! This year we have 108 students in the program represented by 63 families. Throughout our 15th year we purposed to grow in unity, directed by our theme of One Hope in Our ...
Pages for Pancakes
Pages for Pancakes summer reading started with a blast! We had 86 students signed up in the Reader Zone App with 50 students reaching or surpassing their individual reading goal for a group total of 108,159 minutes read (1803 hours) ...
Alumni News: Class of 1979 Celebrates 40th Class Reunion
The Class of 1979 celebrated their 40th class reunion at Fieldhouse Pizza on September 7th. They had a wonderful time reconnecting! Seventeen of the 36 graduates were able to attend the reunion. They had alumni travel from Utah, and take ...
Chiara Carey Named WIAA Athlete of the Week
The WIAA has named Chiara Carey Athlete of the Week! Carey racked up 36 kills, 35 digs, and five aces in three matches last week for the Crusaders. She carried the team with a hitting percentage of .270. Congratulations to ...
Alumni Update: Jerrod Galles (’12)
Jerrod Galles, Class of 2012, starred in the Spokane Civic Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins” as Bert. The show ran September and October 2018. ...
Alumni Update: Emma Sweatman
Emma Sweatman, Class of 2019, is a starting Freshman for the Wheaton Thunder. She had a dramatic 19 kills, 4 aces, and 1 block against the Univeristy of Puget Sound this weekend in Tacoma. Emma is an outside hitter at ...
Alumni Honored at Graduation
Alumni were honored at the Northwest Christian High School Graduation on June 8, 2019. Dan Kutz, class of 1969, was honored as a 50-year graduate of NWC. Elizabeth Rehms Reynolds and Marilyn Daniels Shattuck represented the class of 1959. It ...
Alumni Update: Annie Davis Platt (’99)
When I graduated from NWC in 1999, I would never have guessed that I would spend nearly half of the next two decades in China. My husband, Andy, and I live with our three boys in Yantai, China. We work ...
Highschool Highlights
A Message from our Dean of Students Good day and welcome to the start of start of a new school year, which already looks to be packed full of activities: both in and out of class (Fall sports are already ...
Rooted – A Message from the MS Principal
Welcome Back! A new school year is upon us and I am so excited to get our middle school students back in the building - it is far too quiet and clean in here without them! As the staff prepares ...
Elementary Hot Lunch
The first Hot Lunch of the year will be Monday, Sept. 9th. The Snack Shop will be open every full day, starting Sept. 4th. Potato/Nacho Bar will start Sept. 13th and must be paid separately from Hot Lunch. Hot Lunches ...
Introducing your 2019-2020 NWCS Cheer team!
The 2019-2020 NWCS Cheer team has been practicing hard the last 4 months and recently returned from NCA CheerLeadership Camp (along with 500 other cheerleaders)! The team learned so much, bonded, and received multiple awards, including: superior ribbons for chant/cheer, ...
NWCS Alumni Doing Great Things: Robert Lippman, Class of 2004
Robert Lippman, NWC Class of 2004, made Hoopfest history this summer. He helped his team, Lee and Hayes, win the team’s third elite championship in three years. Robert joined Mike Hart, Marc Axton, and Parker Kelly to accomplish this incredible ...
NWCS Alumni Doing Great Things: Jonathan Seaman Cwik, Class of 2017
Most of us knew Jonathan Seaman Cwik as an outstanding football player at Northwest Christian High School; however, if you attended Journeys Night his senior year, you knew his true passion was food. His Journey’s project was bread - old ...
Journeys Night 2019
Thursday night, May 30, we celebrated our love of learning with a night of fun and scholarship during our annual Journey’s Night event. This is a convention-like affair where our juniors and seniors get to explore and expand their understanding ...
Northwest Christian is the 2018-2019 2B Scholastic Cup Champion!
The Scholastic Cup is the WIAA’s most prestigious annual school award. The year-long competition recognizes the top school in each of the six WIAA classifications based on academic, athletic and sportsmanship excellence. Points are awarded by a school’s finish in each of ...
NWCS 8th Graders Win 1st & 2nd Place in the Holocaust Center for Humanity Writing, Art & Film Contest
Mrs. Christina Hilderbrand, 8th Grade NWCS English teacher, is excited to announce two 8th Grade students have won 1st and 2nd place in the Holocaust Center for Humanity Writing, Art & Film Contest! Congratulations to Abe McKinney, who won 1st ...
Female Athletes Highlight a Year of Athletic Excellence at Northwest Christian Schools
Northwest Christian Schools has a proud tradition of excellence academically and athletically, but this season four female athletes managed to accomplish something unique in High School athletics. NWCS has four different girls who were all selected as the NE2B League ...
Class of 2009 Reunion
We hope you will join us for a BBQ lunch, fellowship, and fun! Burgers and hot dogs will be provided. If you are able, please bring a side dish, drink, or dessert to share. Significant others, spouses, and kids welcome! ...
Thank You from Mrs. Orr
Dear NWCS School Families, As you have been informed at the end of the school year, I will be moving to Arizona to join my family and embark on an adventure that involves serving the Lord in new and exciting ...
Cat Tails Field Trip
Kindergarten and first grade students in Mrs. Ginder's class at our Cedar Campus completed mammal reports this spring. Students had the opportunity to choose a specific mammal and then learned basic skills needed to research and put together a report ...
NWCS Fundraiser
Northwest Christian Schools is teaming up with MOD Pizza in a fantastic fundraising opportunity for our Elementary! Eat at the north side MOD (9405 N Newport Hwy) between May 26 - 30 and tell them you are from NWCS! MOD ...
Family Fun Night
Come enjoy Family Fun Night for the entire school on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:30-8:00pm at the Upper Campus. This fun-filled evening is combining two exciting events into one night for the whole family! The Sophomore class is hosting the ...
MS: Set an Example
Set an Example in Purity: Spring is a very busy time at Northwest Christian Middle School and although we get excited about field trips and class activities, we are most excited to see our students love and follow Jesus Christ ...
Spokane Scholars 2019
The Spokane Scholars Foundation has as its goal the public recognition of academic excellence among the region's high school seniors. Northwest Christian has chosen the top academic students in each of these subjects area: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Each ...
Cedar Campus Passover Celebration
At the Cedar campus, the Kindergarten and First Grade class enjoyed learning about Passover in addition to Holy Week. At our Passover feast, students dressed up and celebrated Israelites being freed from slavery and knowing that God kept his promise ...
Colbert Kindergarten Passover Celebration
On Friday, April 19th the Colbert Kindergarten classes celebrated Passover in their classrooms. Students dressed as Israelites ready to flee Egypt as soon as Moses gave the word. In the previous weeks, students learned about the 10 plagues and how ...
Middle School March Madness Spirit Day
As the month of March was approaching, the Middle School staff and 8th grade Leadership class, decided that we should put a twist on the normal March Madness rituals. On March 20, we loaded the buses and headed up to ...
Easter Reminder from NWC Alumna Hannah Dietzen
Last night at work I did one of the hardest things I have had to do in my very young career of being a nurse. You see, when a patient passes unexpectedly and their family chooses to donate their organs, ...
Congratulations NWCS Class of 2019
Northwest Christian Schools graduated 70 students in a unique ceremony on Saturday, June 8th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. The members of the class of 2019 followed Northwest Christian tradition in participating ...
Alumni Update: Bonnie Alford
LT Bonnie Alford ('10) passed her written & oral exams for the Prospective Nuclear Engineering Officer Course in Washington, D.C. She is currently assigned to the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier as a nuclear engineering officer, but has spent ...
Sensory Floor Fun!
Recently, our talented art teacher, Mrs. Hagan, was commissioned by our NWCS Parent Service Organization (NWCS PSO) to create a colorful sensory obstacle course on the floor in our NWCS Lower Campus rotunda area. The sensory floor is designed to ...
Middle School Reading Buddies
Every Thursday, during 8th grade Leadership class, students take a trip down to Mrs. Hodges 2nd grade classroom. The sweet little 2nd graders greet us with happy smiles, handshakes, and hugs. Before we arrive, they all prepare themselves with large ...
Dominican Republic Missions Team
On March 28, a group of 40 teachers and students from Northwest Christian departed for Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. All students were part of either third or fourth year Spanish classes at NWCS. The group partnered with Students International, a missions ...
Elementary Grandparents Day
So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. Psalm 71:17-19 What a blessing to host our annual Grandparents Day ...
Sharing God’s Word Together
One of the greatest joys in Christian education is watching students read God’s word together. In a recent regular visit to Mrs. Jones’s 4th grade classroom, I was able to watch groups of students, heads together, highlighting Scripture passages in ...
Backwoods Ball Sneak Peek
Items added weekly! Please continue to check this post for updated images and details! More information on items will be available on the night of the Backwoods Ball Benefit Auction at Northwest Christian Schools on April 27th at 5pm. We ...
High School Academic Awards
On March 28, Northwest Christian High School celebrated our 2019 Academic Award recipients. We opened our evening inducting 23 new members in to the NWCS chapter of the National Honor Society. These students were nominated and accepted into the Honor ...
High School Grandparent Chapel
The NWC High School students are looking forward to our annual High School Grandparent Chapel on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at NWC’s Upper Campus Activity Center. This is our opportunity to express our appreciation to our grandparents for their involvement ...
4th Grade Invention Convention
Fourth graders at NWCS had their first annual Invention Convention. They did a marvelous job! Students were tasked with identifying problems in their everyday lives and creating solutions for that problem. Each student created a prototype, or a working model, ...
Chapel Corner at Cedar
Recently a local family shared in chapel at the Cedar Campus about how the Lord is working through their family in Africa and how the light of Jesus is spreading through what was once a very dark place with no ...
Teaming Up With Mr. Ricks
March 2019 Beauty and the Beast A special thank you goes out to all our students, cast, and crew involved in this energetic and inspiring musical theater production. In addition to the superb cast and amazing performances, Director Rick Taylor ...
Ron Hoerner (’76) Retirement
Ron Horner (’76), retired at the end of the 2017-2018 school year after 19 years as the music director in Nome Public Schools in Alaska. Ron and his wife, Kathy, are planning to stay in Nome and are volunteers/missionaries at ...
Pi Day in 5th Grade (3/14)
Pi Day in Mr. Huseland's Class On 3/14, we celebrated Pi Day in 5th grade at NWCS. Students learned that Pi is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter. This number is always the same, from ...
Science Fun at the Cedar Campus!
A parent of one of our Cedar students currently attends Spokane Community College (SCC) and is taking a science class. She invited several SCC classmates to join her and bring microscopes to our Cedar Campus! Our students were taught how ...
Remembering David Bridge
David Judson Bridge, Class of 1952, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the age of 84 in Cottonwood, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Meyers) Bridge, Class of 1951; as well as his son ...
Chapel Corner
At Northwest Christian Schools, it is our great desire to help even our youngest students develop not only an increased awareness of missions, but also to provide an opportunity to serve others. We help to instill in our students a ...
100 Days Celebration
NWCS primary programs at both Cedar and Colbert Campuses commemorated a “100 Days of School Celebration” in mid-February. Students shared their displays of 100 objects and participated in fun math counting activities all day long. Some highlights of the day ...
Homeschool News
SAVE THE DATE Evening of the Arts Showcase Event Monday, April 22nd 5:30-7:30pm Our theme: We serve One Lord Who is Our One Hope. This year the event will have a History and English focus. This year, our program is ...
Noah Hilderbrand Wins 6th Place at Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
Congratulations to Northwest Christian Senior, Noah Hilderbrand, on his 6th place in the nation finish in the yearly Voice of Democracy competition, hosted by the VFW. The Voice of Democracy competition started in 1941 and is a broadcasting competition. When ...
“BARN”yard Bowling
During the month of February, the Barn (Lower Campus Gym) was transformed into a bowling alley. The Lower Campus Gym has been named “The Barn” after Pam Barnes who spent over 30 years as a NWCS teacher investing in students ...
Lunch in Burundi
On Wednesday, February 27th, Northwest Christian High School students hosted “A Lunch In Burundi,” a lunch event for the community to raise money for NWC’s very own French teacher and cross-country coach, Come Nzibarega. Earlier this school year, Mr. Nzibarega, ...
Butter Braids Sale
The Senior Class of 2019 is selling Butter Braids now! A variety of tasty flavors are available including Cinnamon, Apple, Cherry, Raspberry, Caramel Rolls, Cream Cheese and Blueberry Cream Cheese. Orders are due by March 22nd and will be delivered ...
Middle School Message
March 2019 Spiritual Emphasis Week - Loving Others Earlier last month, we took some time as a Middle School to stop thinking only about ourselves (hard for any age but ESPECIALLY hard for middle schoolers) and to think about others ...
Academic State Champions!
Congratulations to our Drama and Band for winning Academic State Championships for the 2018-2019 Winter Season. This is an award given by the WIAA Scholastic Awards Program. The Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires Scholastic Award program is to recognize ...
Domincan Republic Mission Team Fundraiser
Please join us in the Upper Campus Dining Hall on Friday, March 8th beginning at 5:00pm for TAMALE NIGHT! This event supports our group of 32 NWCS students led by Senora West, her husband Kyle, and Aaron and Corinna Spuler ...
Sweet Land of Liberty – Living History
On February 22nd, our 5th Grade classes carried on the 20+ year tradition of holding the Living History Museum. Students are asked to research and write a first person narrative about a person from Colonial America who participated in or ...
Father Daughter Winter Ball
On February 8, 2019, over 150 NWCS girls were escorted to the Father Daughter Winter Ball. The Senior Class sponsored a beautiful and meaningful event for those in attendance. The girls dressed in beautiful gowns and the Small Gym was ...
Campus Connections
Mrs. Wilson's 3rd grade class from the Colbert campus came down to the Cedar campus to read with Mrs. Ginder's Kindergarten/1st grade class for their "near" missions project. Mrs. Harvey's 3 year old preschool class was able to come join ...
NWCS’ CyberPatriot team earns 1st Place in state round!
CyberPatriot is the national high school cyber security competition hosted by the Air Force Association. This year, Northwest Christian had two teams compete in the CyberPatriot competition. One of our teams has finished in 1st place in state in the ...
Spring Production: Beauty & the Beast
Northwest Christian Schools Theater invites you to "be our guest" at our Spring 2019 production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Tickets are on sale February 1 - March 16th. Admission Price $10 reserved seating online or at door Matinee, ...
Elementary Twin Day
NWCS Elementary hosted Twin Day as one of our ASB sponsored school spirit events on Friday, January 18th. Students of all ages dressed as twins (or even triplets) as a fun way to come together as a community in support ...
Elementary Pastor Appreciation
Student artwork filled the Lower Campus rotunda area this week, depicting chalk scenes of the Northern Lights accompanied by banners with lyrics to the popular song, “If Creation bows to praise you, so will I…". The 5th annual Pastor Appreciation ...
Homeschool News
NWCS Homeschool Extension Program Save the date now for our Evening of the Arts Showcase event: Monday, April 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm Our theme this year: Called to One Hope (Eph 4:4-6) This year our program is enjoying the privilege of ...
Elementary Buzz
January 2019 Update How does our Mission of a Gospel-Centered Education, every day for every student translate into our school life? In Acts 1:8 Jesus tells his disciples to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of ...
Middle School Message
January 2019 Update "Set an Example in Love" As a Middle School we are continuing through our yearly theme taken from 1 Timothy 4:12 of being an example. Our focus for the month of January and February is setting an ...
Ray Ricks Recognition
Coach Ray Ricks was recognized January 11th for his 20 years as a basketball coach. He excelled as a coach because he was first a player. Ray Ricks was a student at Northwest Christian Schools who played on the 1989 basketball ...
High School Highlights
Teaming Up with Mr. Ricks in January 2019! United in Purpose 2019!…Happy New Year! Our chapel on January 10th was titled: United in Purpose 2019! We had a powerful time of singing, praise and worship. We then watched an inspirational ...
ALUMNI CELEBRATION NIGHT
On January 11, 2019 we honored our alumni at our annual Alumni Celebration Night. We had alumni from every decade since the 1950s come to the game. Some of the highlights from the evening were having the 1990s decade win ...
Blessing Burundi
In lieu of our previously planned event, A Night in Burundi, the NWC High School FBLA Chapter invites you to join us for a virtual fundraiser to benefit New Generation Burundi. Donate HERE to increase the blessings to youth in ...
Elementary Buzz
Spotlight on Colbert Elementary Winter 2018 Elementary Fall Field Trips to area pumpkin patches are something our little ones look forward to every year. What a beautiful autumn we have enjoyed! In this season, we can’t help but be reminded ...
Middle School Message
A Message from Mr. Ferguson Winter 2018 Update Set an Example…in conduct We are continuing to work through our MS theme of “Set an Example” from 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, ...
High School Highlights
Teaming Up with Mr. Ricks Winter 2018 Update Greetings from the Upper Campus! As I think about Thanksgiving and the wonders that God has done for all of us, His goodness and His righteousness, I have been reminded of Psalm ...
Elementary Buzz: November 2018
Elementary Fall Field Trips to area pumpkin patches are something our little ones look forward to every year. What a beautiful autumn we have enjoyed! In this season, we can’t help but be reminded that our God is Creator of ...
#GivingTuesday 2018
Black Friday...Cyber Monday...Giving Tuesday. Please consider supporting Northwest Christian Schools this year in #GivingTuesday 2018. At Northwest Christian Schools, our mission is to: Provide a Gospel-Centered Education Every Day for Every Student and we are blessed to do that to ...
STEM Discovery Days
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to offer STEM Discovery Days to our elementary and middle school students. STEM Discovery Days provide inquiry based experiments to all students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math to engage and inspire ...
NWCS HS Fall Theater Production
We would love for you to join us as the High School Theater Class presents “You Can’t Take it With You” a hilarious, crazy, enthusiastic show. The play takes a look at relationships, challenging different ways of thinking and presents ...
IMPACT NWC 2018 Sponsoring Businesses
Northwest Christian Schools would like to thank all our sponsors who made IMPACT NWC 2018 a huge success! Please click the below image for a complete list of our generous sponsors! [contact] Contact Information For more information about IMPACT NWC, ...
Early Learning News
October has flown by and the preschoolers and staff have settled into the routine with their classes. Every month, the Early Learning preschoolers will focus on a different Bible memory verse. For the month of October students learned Psalm 100:5, ...
Cedar Connections
Cedar News: At Cedar, preschool students celebrated the letter D as they enjoyed having their dads come to school for a Donuts with Dads event. They not only ate donuts and played games, but they also participated in art projects ...
Elementary Buzz
What a blessing that here at NWCS, athletics are a wonderful tool used as an opportunity to build godly character and disciple young people. Traits like perseverance, honoring others, teamwork, and attitudes that reflect Christ-like qualities through gospel-centered coaching and ...
Middle School Message
Set an Example…in speech The Middle School theme this year is “Set an Example” based off the passage from 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers ...
High School Highlights
Teaming Up!...with Mr. Ricks Chapels...We were blessed greatly by our last two chapel speakers, Wendy Liddell, President of a new local Christian College called Great Northern and Steve Stager, Pastor at Foothills Community Church. Wendy is a positive Christian leader ...
NWCS Movie Night: Woodlawn
Northwest Christian Schools and The Crusader Club are teaming up to host a tailgate and movie night, Woodlawn* for Crusader Families. On Friday, October 12 after Crusader Football Homecoming game will be a tailgate with popcorn and hotdogs served on ...
Middle School Grandparent Event
October 3rd was our annual Middle School Grandparent Event at our Colbert lower campus. This is our opportunity to express our appreciation for your involvement in the life of your grandchild(ren). This event includes an opportunity for professional photos, open house ...
Upcoming Alumni Events
2019 Reunions Class of 1959 Saturday, June 8 NWC Activity Center 1:00pm Contact: Alison Stark Hearon 425.286.6898 Class of 1969 Saturday, June 8 NWC Activity Center 1:00pm Contact: Pam Vaughn Class of 1979 Saturday, September 7, 2019 5:00 pm Fieldhouse ...
Summer Office Hours
Happy Summer Crusaders! We hope you all enjoy your summer break and enjoy time with family and friends. In case you need us, we are available at the following times. Please feel free to call our upper campus, 509.238.4005 if ...
Welcome Coach Spuler
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Aaron Spuler as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Northwest Christian High School! Coach Spuler brings 20 years of high school coaching experience including 8 seasons of varsity coaching experience to ...
NWCS Graduation Events 2018
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CLASS OF 2018 READY TO GRADUATE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd Northwest Christian Schools will graduate 47 students in a unique ceremony on Saturday, June 2nd, at 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert ...
Crusader Camp Registration Open
Our annual Crusader Camp kicks off the first week of summer break, Tuesday, June 12th - Thursday, June 14th. Join NWCS High School Coaches and players for three fun days of developmental sports camps. Camp will take place at the ...
Northwest Christian Middle School Students Serve Spokane Community
Northwest Christian Middle School Students Serve Spokane Community Northwest Christian School Middle School launched Operation Christmas Child and sent almost 40 boxes to needy children around the world. Students at the middle school also collected over a half ton of ...
Northwest Christian School Visits Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital for Third Year in a Row
Northwest Christian School Visits Sacred Heart Children's Hospital for Third Year in a Row High school students at Northwest Christian Schools have been hard at work preparing to make a special delivery for patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. For the ...
Northwest Christian Schools Christmas Concerts Celebrate the Birth of Our Savior
Northwest Christian Schools 2017 Christmas Concerts Celebrate the Birth of Our Savior! In celebration of the Christmas season, Northwest Christian Schools offers the following concerts for your musical enjoyment! Admission is free, an offering will be taken. Middle School/High School ...
Northwest Christian Captures 2016-2017 WIAA Scholastic Cup 2B Championship
For the third year in a row Northwest Christian Schools has won the WIAA-Washington Army National Guard Scholastic Cup 2B Championship. “This award was designed to recognize the best overall programs in the State both academically and athletically,” WIAA Executive ...
15th Annual Northwest Christian Schools’ Golf Tournament Offers Fun and Prizes
The 15th Annual Northwest Christian Schools’ Golf Tournament – 2017 Touchdown & Tees Golf Benefit - is set for Friday, June 23rd, at Deer Park Golf Club, 1201 North Country Club Drive, Deer Park, Washington. There will be an 8 ...
Northwest Christian Home Living Class Delivers “PICC Pal” Pillows for Patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital
For the fourth time in two years, high school students at Northwest Christian Schools have been hard at work on a special project for patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Students in NWCS’ Home Living class, and their teacher, Lisa ...
Northwest Christian Schools Graduation Events 2017
NWCS CLASS OF 2017 READY TO GRADUATE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd Northwest Christian Schools will graduate 72 students in a unique ceremony on Saturday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. The ...
Northwest Christian Celebrates 24th Annual Auction
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce their 24th Annual Benefit Auction “Crusader County Carnival” The annual benefit auction will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Activity Center, starting at 5:00 p.m. The ...
Kingdom Connection Spokane – 2017
In partnership with Moody Radio Northwest, Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals (GSAE) & Christ Kitchen, Northwest Christian Schools is proud to present "Kingdom Connection Spokane." This ministry is dedicated to highlighting area churches every month and recognizing them for the ...
Transformational Parenting Seminar 2017
Transformational Parenting Seminar "A Passionate Pursuit of Your Teen's Heart." "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2 Northwest Christian Schools in partnership with Genesis Institute, ...
NWCS Theater Department is Proud to Present “Seussical the Musical”
Fun for the whole family! Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper adapted for performance by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who befriends ...
20 Northwest Christian FBLA Students Qualify for State Competition
Northwest Christian Schools recently became a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). NWCS high school students competed at the 2017 Northeast Regional Winter Conference at Eastpoint Church, and 20 of them qualified for the state competition April 19-22 ...
Northwest Christian 5th Graders Will Turn Back Time to the Colonial Era
On Friday, February 24th, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the lower campus gym, Northwest Christian 5th graders will present “Sweet Land of Liberty” appearing as a living museum of characters from the colonial era. You can expect to see famous ...
Northwest Christian Schools Offers Open House
Parents who would like to learn more about Northwest Christian Schools’ Christ-centered education are invited to an Open House on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Informational packets will be available for parents who would like to know more about the application ...
Northwest Christian Band presents 3rd Annual Valentine’s Dessert Ball and Social
The NWCS Band is pleased to present their third annual Valentine’s Dessert Ball and Social. This will be an exceptional night for you and your special someone, while supporting the band program at Northwest Christian Schools. The event will take ...
2018 Valentine Ball
The Northwest Christian High School Jazz Band is proud to invite you and your special someone to the fourth annual fundraiser "The 2018 Valentine's Ball and Social." This will be a romantic, fun and memorable evening. There will be and ...
Spring Musical 2017
Bye Bye Birdie [btn-medium]Purchase Tickets Here[/btn-medium] Friday Night Show - 30 overflow seats available HERE Synopsis It's 1958, Conrad Birdie is New York's singing sensation and Elvis Presley's look-alike. He is also being drafted into the army. So to stall ...
NWCS Students to Deliver Gifts to Patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital
High school students at Northwest Christian Schools have been hard at work preparing to make a special delivery for patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. For the second year in a row, students in the NWCS Home Living Class have ...
Northwest Christian Schools Theater Department Announces Fall Productions
Northwest Christian Schools Theater Department is pleased to announce two upcoming productions. The first production will feature NWCS High School students in Arsenic & Old Lace, a non-musical comedy revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the “Mayflower,” but now ...
2015-2016 WIAA 2B Scholastic Cup Award Ceremony
For the second year in a row, Northwest Christian Schools has won the WIAA-Washington Army National Guard Scholastic Cup 2B Championship. “This award was designed to recognize the best overall programs in the State both academically and athletically,” WIAA Executive ...
Comedian Mike Williams Returns as the Keynote Speaker for IMPACT NWC 2016
Northwest Christian Schools welcomes the encore performance of Comedian Mike Williams, as the keynote speaker for IMPACT NWC 2016, their 15th Annual Fundraising Dessert Banquet on Saturday, October 29. The event will be held in the Integra Telecom Ballroom at ...
September 2016 News & Events
Northwest Christian Schools Still Accepting Applications Northwest Christian Schools is still accepting applications for 12 months-12th grade - daycare, preschool, elementary, and middle school students. Customizable Early Learning Preschool Programs (licensed daycare available from Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES HIRING OF NEW BOYS’ SOCCER COACH
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce Chad Carlsen as the new head boys’ soccer coach. Carlsen is a level six coach who has an extensive playing, coaching and management background. Carlsen was a premier level player with the Skyhawks ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CAPTURES 2015-2016 WIAA SCHOLASTIC CUP 2B CHAMPIONSHIP
For the second year in a row Northwest Christian Schools has won the WIAA-Washington Army National Guard Scholastic Cup 2B Championship. “This award was designed to recognize the best overall programs in the State both academically and athletically,” WIAA Executive ...
NWC SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS 2016
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS’ CRUSADER SPORTS CAMP OFFERS VARIETY OF SPORTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grade are invited to the NWCS Crusader Sports Camp Tuesday, June 14th – Thursday, June 16th at the Activity ...
14TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN GOLF TOURNAMENT OFFERS FUN AND PRIZES
The 14th Annual Northwest Christian Golf Tournament – 2015 Touchdown & Tees Golf Benefit - is set for Friday, June 24th, at Deer Park Golf Club, 1201 North Country Club Drive, Deer Park, Washington. There will be an 8 a.m ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS’ JOURNEY’S NIGHT: “WHERE DO I FIT?”
Every year Northwest Christian Schools’ upperclassmen undertake a scholarly project which allows them the opportunity to combine their learning over the years with their personal lives, connecting this to the theme of the event. This year’s project is themed “Where ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW GIRLS’ SOCCER PROGRAM AND COACH
Northwest Christian Schools is excited to announce that for the first time in its history, a girls’ soccer program will be added to its offerings of competitive athletic options for high school students. The season will begin on August 22, ...
NWC GRADUATION EVENTS 2016
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CLASS OF 2016 READY TO GRADUATE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH Northwest Christian Schools will graduate 42 students in a unique ceremony on Saturday, June 4th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL RETURN TO “AGE OF ELEGANCE” FOR A LIVING HISTORY LESSON
On Thursday May 19th, the 8th grade students at Northwest Christian Schools will travel back in time to Spokane’s lavish “Age of Elegance.” Armed with knowledge of Spokane’s history, dressed in formal attire, and prepared to test their etiquette skills, ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOME LIVING CLASS MAKES “PICC PAL” PILLOWS FOR PATIENTS AT SACRED HEART CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
High school students in NWC’s Home Living Class have once again been hard at work making “PICC Pal Pillows” for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital patients. The pillows are meant to go between the child’s skin and their PICC (peripherally inserted ...
2018 Summer Camps
All camp grades are based on grade entering for 2018-2019 For a flyer of all the summer camps we offer, click here. To jump to the information you seek, select one of the options below: Sports Camp | Art Camp ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM PRESENTS “AN EVENING OF THE ARTS”
Students from the Northwest Christian Homeschool Program are excited to present “An Evening of the Arts,” Monday, April 25th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Activity Center. The 2016 event has a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN BAND STUDENTS WILL HOST “THE GATHERING OF THE BEGINNING BANDS”
Northwest Christian Schools’ Elementary Band will be hosting “The Gathering of the Beginning Bands” at the NWC Lower Campus located at 5028 East Bernhill Road on Saturday April 16th. The NWC band students will join other elementary students from Valley ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SET TO EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS
Northwest Christian Schools’ Upper Campus will be buzzing with activity on Wednesday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m through 11:30 a.m as NWC hosts its second annual career fair. NWC students from eighth through twelfth grades will be encouraged to engage ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CELEBRATES 23rd ANNUAL AUCTION
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce their 23rd Annual Benefit Auction “An Evening with the Classics” The annual benefit auction will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Activity Center, starting at 5:30 ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN PRESENTS “THE RESURRECTION ROAD”
Preschool students and their parents from five Spokane area Christian preschools had the opportunity to walk through scenes of Jesus Christ’s resurrection when they attended “The Resurrection Road” at Northwest Christian Schools’ Lower Campus. The reenactment was done by NWC ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN THEATER DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT “THE MUSIC MAN”
It’s 1912, and there’s trouble in River City Iowa! Traveling salesmen are everywhere. One day, Professor Harold Hill arrives. His particular scheme involves pitching an elaborate musical con. First duped are the absent minded mayor, his wife, and the bickering ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CRUSADERS FACTS
Championship History: Four consecutive State B Championships from 2006-2009, making the Crusaders the first 2B school to accomplish such a Championship feat. In 2011, Crusaders captured the title again. NWC placed third in State B Tournament in 2005, 2nd in ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN STUDENTS PROVIDE 25,000 MEALS THROUGH GENERATION ALIVE
Northwest Christian students are on target to reach their 2016 goal of making 25,000 meals for Generation Alive’s “Something to Eat Campaign” raising over $6,200 and counting for the "Something to Eat" Initiative. This is the second largest meal campaign in ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN 5TH GRADERS WILL TURN BACK TIME TO THE COLONIAL ERA
On Thursday, February 25th, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the lower campus gym, Northwest Christian 5th graders will present “Sweet Land of Liberty” appearing as a living museum of characters from the colonial era. You can expect to see famous ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS OFFERS OPEN HOUSE
Parents who would like to learn more about Northwest Christian Schools’ Christ-centered education are invited to an Open House on Thursday, February 18th at 6:30 p.m. Informational packets will be available for parents who would like to know more about the ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN, ST. GEORGE’S SET TO CLASH IN 6TH ANNUAL “BATTLE FOR THE HOLY GRAIL”
Northwest Christian Schools and Saint George's School will renew their rivalry on the basketball court on Friday, January 8th, with the 6th Annual “Battle of the Holy Grail” rivalry game at St. George’s School. The boys’ game starts at 6:00 ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”
Northwest Christian Middle School students have been hard at work perfecting their acting skills as they practice for their production, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Performances will be on Friday December 11th and Saturday December 12th at 7:00pm. There will ...
Northwest Christian Schools Celebrate the Season with Christmas Concerts
In celebration of the Christmas season, Northwest Christian Schools offers the following concerts for your musical enjoyment! Admission is free, an offering will be taken. Middle School/High School Band and Choir Concert Join us for our middle school/high school Christmas ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOME LIVING CLASS DELIVERS “PICC PAL” PILLOWS TO PATIENTS AT SACRED HEART CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
High school students and their teacher, Lisa Greer, in NWC’s Home Living class delivered “PICC Pal” pillows to patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital on December 2. The pillows are meant to go between the child’s skin and their PICC ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS’ RACHEL BOZLEE SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO AZUSA PACIFIC
NWC Senior Rachel Bozlee recently signed a letter of intent accepting a full-ride basketball scholarship to Azusa Pacific University. Bozlee has played on the NWC Lady Crusaders’ Basketball team her entire high school career as the shooting guard. She has ...
Crusader Newsletter Online – 2014/2015
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NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOME LIVING CLASS MAKES “PICC PAL” PILLOWS FOR PATIENTS AT SACRED HEART CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
High school students in NWC’s Home Living class have been hard at work making “PICC Pal” pillows for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital patients. The pillows are meant to go between the child’s skin and their PICC line. NWC students and ...
STEM Discovery Days 2016-2017
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to offer STEM Discovery Days to our elementary and middle school students. STEM Discovery Days provide inquiry based experiments to all students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math to engage and inspire ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CAPTURE TWO FALL 2015-2016 WIAA 2B SCHOLASTIC AWARDS
For the second year in a row since NWC Football was launched three years ago, the team was named the WIAA 2B Academic State Champions for having the highest GPA among 2B schools in the state. Additionally, for the third ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS TO PRESENT “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”
Two young gents have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Jack Worthing has invented a brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to leave his dull life behind to visit Gwendolyn ...
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WILL ROAM THE HALLS AT NWC KINDERGARTEN HARVEST PARTY
There will be plenty of kindergarten-sized fruits, vegetables and farmers parading through the halls at Northwest Christian Elementary School on Friday, October 30, 2015. The students and their teachers will begin the celebration with a parade through the halls beginning ...
Northwest Christian Schools WIAA Scholastic Cup Ceremony
Northwest Christian Schools recently won the WIAA-Washington Army National Guard Scholastic Cup 2B Championship for 2014-2015. The Scholastic Cup showcases schools that excelled in sportsmanship, academics and in competitive achievement for an entire year,” WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese said ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN STUDENTS NAMED TO AP SCHOLARS LIST
Eight Northwest Christian High School students earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college level Advanced Placement (AP) exams last spring. Abigail Graham, Brendan Hagerty, Lauren Sweigart, Hannah Underwood, ...
WASHINGTON STATE AND NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CELEBRATE DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER
October is Dyslexia Awareness month, a time to spotlight a condition that many students struggle with on a daily basis. Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to offer services in their Learning Center to help students dealing with dyslexia or other ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CELEBRATE READING
After a summer full of reading, NWC Elementary students ate pancakes in costume while celebrating the reading challenge “Pages for Pancakes.” The program had 26 participants accounting for 1,101 books read. Kindergarten through 5th grade students gathered on September 18 ...
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN STUDENTS COMMENDED IN 2016 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
High School Principal Ray Ricks of Northwest Christian Schools announces seniors Alice Huseland and Erin Whitley have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship ...
NWC ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CELEBRATE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE “PAGES FOR PANCAKES”
Northwest Christian Schools students from kindergarten through 5th grade will be gathering on Friday, September 18 at 7:30am to celebrate the summer reading and literacy development program “Pages for Pancakes.” Students who completed the reading challenge will enjoy a pancake ...
NWCS Begins 12th Year of Program for Homeschooling Families
The Northwest Christian Homeschool Program is entering its 12th year offering a parent-involved program with a Biblical worldview for homeschooling families with students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For elementary students in kindergarten through 6th grade, a hands-on enrichment day ...
Northwest Christian Schools Still Accepting Applications
Northwest Christian Schools is still accepting applications for daycare, preschool, elementary, middle school and high school students. Customizable Early Learning Preschool Programs (licensed daycare available from Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. for 1-5 year olds) - Contact Jennie Atkins at 292-6700 ...
Comedian Mike Williams will entertain as the keynote speaker for IMPACT NWC 2015
Northwest Christian Schools welcomes Comedian Mike Williams, as the keynote speaker for IMPACT NWC 2015, their 14th Annual Fundraising Dessert Banquet on Saturday, October 17. The event will be held in the Integra Telecom Ballroom at the Spokane Convention Center ...
Northwest Christian Schools’ Youth Football Skills Camp
Athletes entering kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to the 2015 NWC Crusader Youth Football Skills Camp Monday, July 13th through Wednesday, July 15th from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Football/Soccer Field at the Upper Campus in Colbert. This ...
Northwest Christian Schools’ Youth Football Skills Camp
Athletes entering kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to the 2015 NWC Crusader Youth Football Skills Camp Monday, July 13th through Wednesday, July 15th from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Football/Soccer Field at the Upper Campus in Colbert. This ...
Northwest Christian School Captures 2014-2015 WIAA Scholastic Cup 2B Championship
Northwest Christian Schools recently won the WIAA-Washington Army National Guard Scholastic Cup 2B Championship for 2014-2015. The Scholastic Cup showcases schools that excelled in sportsmanship, academics and in competitive achievement for an entire year,” WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese said ...
13th Annual Northwest Christian Golf Tournament offers fun and prizes
The 13th Annual Northwest Christian Golf Tournament – 2015 Touchdown & Tees Golf Benefit - is set for Friday, June 26th, at Deer Park Golf Club, 1201 North Country Club Drive, Deer Park, Washington. There will be an 8 a.m ...
NWC Homeschool Graduation for 8th grade students
Three 8th grade homeschool students are set to graduate from Northwest Christian Schools’ Homeschool Extension on Tuesday, June 9th. The celebratory evening includes a Laser Quest adventure with dads, a limousine ride to Olive Garden for dinner, and culminates in ...
Middle School Graduation more than a formality at Northwest Christian
Sixty-nine 8th grade students are set to graduate from Northwest Christian Middle School on Thursday, June 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. The middle school graduates will be dressed in formal dresses ...
Northwest Christian Class of 2015 ready to graduate on Saturday, June 6th
Northwest Christian Schools will graduate 51 students in a unique ceremony on Saturday, June 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. The members of the class of 2015 will follow Northwest Christian tradition ...
Northwest Christian Middle School Students will return to “Age of Elegance” for a living history lesson
They won’t use a time machine, but on Friday, June 5th, the 8th grade students at Northwest Christian Schools will travel back in time to Spokane’s lavish “Age of Elegance.” Armed with knowledge of Spokane’s history, dressed in formal attire, ...
Northwest Christian Schools’ Crusader Summer Sports Camp Offers Basketball, Baseball/Softball & Volleyball
Boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grade are invited to the NWC Crusader Summer Sports Camp Monday, June 15th through Wednesday, June 17th at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. Students from other schools are welcome ...
Northwest Christian Schools’ Journeys Night “Where Do I Fit?”
Every year Northwest Christian Schools’ upperclassmen undertake a scholarly project which allows them the opportunity to combine their learning over the years with their personal lives, connecting this to the theme of the event. This year’s theme is “Where Do ...
In Memory of Lew Button, 1937-2004
It is hard to believe it has been over a decade since Mr. Lew Button, NWC Headmaster and friend to many, passed away. As we cross this milestone, we would like to take time to remember a man who touched ...
In Remembrance – Spring 2015
Kim Hanson, Class of 1970 Born April 13, 1952 in Hood River Oregon, Kim spent his elementary and most of his high school years in Mount Vernon, Washington where his parents were missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship. He moved to ...
Alumni Update – Spring 2015
Mary Ann (Buick) Detering, Class of 1968 I have been married 38 years to my amazing husband Bob. He is man of God with whom I have co-pastored for 34 years. We have been blessed with four children (two boys, ...
Student Life – Spring 2015
Kendra Kilpatrick, NWC’s Lilac Princess, Class of 2015 Senior Kendra Kilpatrick was chosen in November to represent NWC as our Lilac Princess. Kendra was selected to the Fab 14 and then moved forward as one of six princesses in the ...
Loran Graham, Investing with Integrity
The Lord is good to NWC by bringing individuals into our community who personally and professionally uphold a Biblical worldview. Mr. Loran Graham, a parent of twins who attend the NWC Preschool Program and spouse of NWC Alum Kjirstin (Strandy) ...
NWC Business Leadership Academy
Should you have been walking the halls at the High School on April 22nd, you would have seen classrooms filled with students listening intently to over twenty business leaders and professionals who converged on NWC for our first Career Fair ...
NWC Launches Students Toward the Future!
When we think of the word “launch” our minds drift to a rocket gently rising from the surface of the earth, followed by weightlessness “show and tell.” That is how it appears for a spectator. From the astronaut’s perspective, nothing ...
Meet Mike Williams, IMPACT NWC 2015’s Featured Funny Man
This year we are so excited to welcome Comedian Mike Williams to keynote IMPACT NWC 2015. Mike Williams is a well known speaker and writer who has a passion for life. Mike speaks nationwide to schools, churches, pro-life organizations and ...
Crusader Newsletter – Spring 2015
Meet Mike Williams, IMPACT NWC 2015's Featured Funny Man This year we are so excited to welcome Comedian Mike Williams to keynote IMPACT NWC 2015. Mike Williams is a well known speaker and writer who has a passion for life ...
Kindergarten Students Honor Moms and Grandmas with Mother’s Day Tea
For Northwest Christian kindergarten students, planning a Mother’s Day Tea is a hands-on experience. Busy kindergarten students help to bake the delicious goodies, as well as prepare cards, gifts, and decorations. When Friday, May 8th arrives, they will put on ...
Northwest Christian Announces New Volleyball Coach
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce that Kim Zorn will be the new head volleyball coach. Kim has a tremendous heart for the Lord, a passion for volleyball, and a clear vision for mentoring young ladies through the sport ...
Northwest Christian Homeschool Program will Present “An Evening of the Arts”
Students from the Northwest Christian Homeschool Program are excited to present “An Evening of the Arts”, Monday, April 27th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Activity Center. This inspiring evening will feature a Research and Composition ...
Northwest Christian Schools High School Students Set to Explore Career Options
The Northwest Christian Schools’ Chapel will be crowded with both students and business people on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m, as the school hosts its first annual Career Fair. Freshman through senior students will be encouraged to ...
Northwest Christian Celebrates 22nd Annual Auction
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce their 22nd Annual Benefit Auction “A Touch of Country” The annual benefit auction will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Activity Center, starting at 4:30 p.m ...
2018 – Auction Items: Sneak Peek
LIVE AUCTION LIST Backyard Fun Package - Sneak Peek Goodies from Mrs. Kalin's Barn Limited Edition Buck Knife Gonzaga Basketball Tickets (4) Cabela's Basket Basket O'Crafts Signed Eric Church Guitar Bless-A-Mom Bundle Chef Tyler Trio Tableside Dinner for Party of ...
NWC Students will Celebrate Easter with “Stations of the Resurrection”
From the triumphal entry to experiencing the darkness of the tomb, Northwest Christian middle school students will observe all of the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a dramatic and personal way during a special “Stations ...
Colorado Christian University Brings Jazz and Symphonic Bands to Northwest Christian Schools
Music lovers have an opportunity to enjoy an evening of fine symphonic and jazz music on Tuesday, March 24th, at 7:00 pm. Northwest Christian Schools is sponsoring this free concert to be held at their Upper Campus Activity Center. The ...
Northwest Christian Theater Department to Present “The Wizard of Oz”
In the classic “Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy and her dog Toto live on a farm in Kansas. When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep, Dorothy decides to run away, but she and Toto are caught ...
Father and Son from Northwest Christian Schools Seek 2B Basketball Championship
Northwest Christian Boys’ Basketball Coach, Ray Ricks, has coached his own kids most of their lives. It took 30 years to get together on the State B court. Ray's oldest child, Ryan Ricks, is a sophomore on the Crusaders’ Basketball ...
Northwest Christian Crusaders Boys Basketball, Facts and Story Ideas for 2015 State 2B Tournament
Championship History: Four consecutive State B Championships from 2006-2009, making the Crusaders the first 2B school to accomplish such a Championship feat. In 2011, Crusaders captured the title again. NWC placed third in State B Tournament in 2005, 2nd in ...
Northwest Christian Crusaders, Boys Basketball, Facts and Story Ideas for State 2B 2015 Tournament
Championship History: Four consecutive State B Championships from 2006-2009, making the Crusaders the first 2B school to accomplish such a Championship feat. In 2011, Crusaders captured the title again. NWC placed third in State B Tournament in 2005, 2nd in ...
Northwest Christian Students Provide 15,000 Meals through Generation Alive
Northwest Christian students are on target to reach their 2015 goal of raising approximately $3,750 for Generation Alive’s “Something to Eat” Initiative. Students from preschool through eighth grade have worked hard and had a lot of fun with fundraising events ...
Three Ladies from Northwest Christian Schools Sign College Letters of Intent
Valerie Gaffney, Isabella Potter, and Annie Shellerud will all graduate from Northwest Christian Schools in June, 2015. But that’s not all they have in common….all three have signed letters of intent to play for the college of their choice after ...
Northwest Christian Schools Offers Preview Night
Ever wonder if a Christian education is an option for your child? Parents and students who would like to learn more about Northwest Christian Schools’ Christ-centered education are invited to Parent Preview Night at the Colbert campus at 5104 E ...
Northwest Christian 5th Graders Will Turn Back Time to the Colonial Era
On Wednesday, February 25th, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the lower campus gym, Northwest Christian 5th graders will host a “Living Museum” appearing as characters from the Colonial Era. You may see a glimpse of someone famous or just ordinary ...
Dance the Night Away at the Valentine’s Dessert Ball and Social
Looking for an exceptional experience with your special someone on Valentine's Day? Something glamorous and fun? The Northwest Christian Jazz Band is hosting their second annual Valentine's Dessert Ball and Social at the Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada, on Friday, ...
NWC Writes – First Annual Writing Rally – Proverbs 17:17 “A Friend Loves at All Times”
In an effort to enhance the academic lives of its students, Northwest Christian Schools’ Elementary has developed programs to enrich their learning. This trimester’s activity will be the First Annual NWC Writes – a writing rally. Preschool through 5th grade ...
Colbert Campus Directions
From the Division “Y” travel north on Highway 2 (Newport Highway) approximately 8 miles to the Colbert Road exit. Turn right on Colbert Road. Travel under the railroad overpass. Turn right at Colbert/Bernhill Road. Continue past Colbert Chapel until you ...
Northwest Christian, St. George’s Set to Clash In 5th Annual “Battle for the Holy Grail”
Northwest Christian Schools and Saint George's School will renew their rivalry on the basketball court on Friday, January 9th, with the 5th Annual “Battle of the Holy Grail” rivalry game at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Gym in Colbert. The ...
Northwest Christian Schools Celebrates the Season with Christmas Concerts
In celebration of the Christmas season, Northwest Christian Schools offers the following concerts for your musical enjoyment! Middle School/High School Band and Choir Concert Join us for our middle school/high school Christmas concert, “A Merry Little Christmas” on Thursday, December ...
Consider NWCS for Your Year End Gift (2014)
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NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN STUDENTS WILL CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY
NWC elementary students will celebrate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem with their Bicentennial Celebration of the Star Spangled Banner at their Veterans Day Chapel on Wednesday, November 5th, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lower Campus Gym. Those wishing ...
Northwest Christian 3rd Graders Step Back to a Simpler Time on November 7th for Pioneer Day
The 3rd graders from Northwest Christian Schools will be hosted for Pioneer Day at the Riddle Ranch on Friday, November 7th. Plenty of activities are planned as they “turn back time” for the day, including Dutch oven cooking with special ...
Jon Kitna will be the Speaker for IMPACT NWC 2014
Tickets are going fast for IMPACT NWC 2014, with keynote speaker, Jon Kitna. The event is on Saturday, November 1st, at 7 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center in the Integra Telecom Ballroom. Kitna is most widely known in the ...
Northwest Christian Theater Teacher Balances School and a Role at the Civic Theatre
If there was a master class about Fiddler on the Roof, Rick Taylor, Northwest Christian School's Theater Teacher, would certainly be at the head of the class. He has been involved in four productions, most recently directing Northwest Christian’s extremely ...
NWC Happenings – 2015
NWC Senior Graduation Saturday, June 6, 2015 we will graduate 51 seniors in the Class of 2015. Please join us for this memorable event. Class Reunions - ’65, ’75, ’95, ’05 Looking for an upcoming reunion? Find out when and ...
Reunions – Fall 2014
First Annual NWC Varsity vs. Alumni Baseball Game By Coach Dan Ferguson On Saturday, May 3, the Crusader Varsity Baseball team challenged the NWC Baseball Alumni in the first Varsity vs. Alumni baseball game. Most of the alumni hailed from ...
Invest – Fall 2014
Dr. Eugene Fadel Fine Arts Endowment During his tenure, Dr. Fadel’s desire was for NWC students to “...shine like stars in the universe as they hold out the word of life…”(Philippians 2:15-16) To honor Dr. Fadel’s love of music, his ...
Let Your Light Shine
By Dr. Duane Grummons Former elementary art teacher, Jack Rogers, is very gifted as an artist and mentor. God blessed him with exceptional talents in teaching and creating inspirational art pieces. Recently he was commissioned to create two paintings by ...
Alumni Updates – Fall 2014
Jeanette Chaffee - Class of 1968 I graduated from Westmont College in 1972 and later earned a master’s degree in English as a Second Language. For two years I lived in Senegal, West Africa as a short term missionary. After ...
Student Life – Fall 2014
Wrestling to the Top In spring of 2014 the wrestling program, in only its third year, made significant progress of a notable stature. The team, made up of eight wrestlers, welcomed Mr. Don Comi as assistant coach. Mr. Comi brought ...
Summer Enrichment Camps at NWCS
This summer NWC promoted a new summer enrichment camp for one week each in July and August. The program was spearheaded by Mrs. Gretchen Cooper who desired to bring an artistic and exciting camp experience to our empty summer building! ...
Enduring Understandings
By Jack Hancock, EdD Our Headmaster Explains NWC’s Response to the Common Core Standards and the Biblically-Based Foundation of All Our Teaching. Since 1949, Northwest Christian Schools has weathered dozens of educational waves without changing from its original mission and ...
Crusader Newsletter – Fall 2014
Living Out A Dream of Impact IMPACT 2014’s featured speaker, Jon Kitna, is Reaching Tacoma’s toughest kids. His impact in the lives of young people is what every staff member at NWC seeks to emulate on a daily basis. -Read ...
Living A Dream of Impact
IMPACT 2014’s Featured Speaker, Jon Kitna, is Reaching Tacoma’s Toughest Kids For 16 years Jon Kitna was making an impact on Sunday and Monday afternoons playing for NFL teams such as the Cincinnati Bengals, the Detroit Lions, or our very ...
NWCS Begins 11th Year of Program for Homeschooling Families
The Northwest Christian Homeschool Program is entering its 11th year offering a parent-involved program with a Biblical worldview for homeschooling families with students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For elementary students in kindergarten through 6th grade, a hands-on enrichment day ...
Northwest Christian Schools Still Accepting Applications
Northwest Christian Schools is still accepting applications for preschool, elementary, middle school and high school students. Early Learning Preschool Programs (licensed daycare available from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. for 3-5 year olds) - Contact Linda Klaja at 292-6700 ext ...
Jon Kitna will be the Speaker for IMPACT NWC 2014
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce that Jon Kitna will give the keynote address at the 13th Annual IMPACT NWC on Saturday, November 1st, at 7 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center in the Integra Telecom Ballroom. Kitna is ...
In Remembrance – Fall 2014
Dr. Eugene J. Fadel, Former Teacher and Principal Dr. Eugene Fadel was born on September 8, 1925. On Thursday, April 3, 2014 Dr. Fadel went to be home with the Lord. He is survived by his beloved wife of over ...
NWCS Announces New and Improved Preschool Program with Fully-Licensed Daycare for 3-5 Year Olds
Northwest Christian Schools is pleased to announce our new and improved preschool program designed for the parent who wants preschool and childcare all in one location. Our newly expanded program offers: Half-day and full-day preschool for ages 3, 4, and ...
Summer Hours 2015
We are still available to assist you during the summer months. Here are the summer hours for 2015: Lower Campus - Grades Preschool through 8th Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 26 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday, June 29 ...
12th Annual Northwest Christian Golf Tournament Offers Fun and Prizes
The twelfth annual Northwest Christian Golf Tournament is set for Friday, June 27th, at Deer Park Golf Club, 1201 North Country Club Drive, Deer Park, Washington. There will be an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded to the ...
Middle School Graduation More than a Formality at NWC
Forty 8th grade students are set to graduate from Northwest Christian Middle School on Thursday, June 12th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. The middle school graduates will be dressed in formal dresses ...
NWC Class of 2014 Ready to Graduate on Saturday, June 7th
Northwest Christian Schools will graduate 52 students in a unique ceremony on Saturday, June 7th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. The members of the Class of 2014 will follow Northwest Christian tradition ...
NWC Crusader Summer Sports Camp Offers Basketball, Football & Volleyball
Boys entering 2nd through 8th grade and girls entering 3rd through 8th grade are invited to the NWC Crusader Summer Sports Camp Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, June 26th at the Activity Center at the Upper Campus in Colbert. Students ...
NWCS Students Assemble Packets for the Hungry with Generation Alive
This story began during basketball season when Northwest Christian students competed in the “Battle for the Holy Grail” Rivalry Game with Saint George's School. Part of this annual rivalry includes a spirit contest that benefits a charity. Again this year, ...
NWCS Middle School Students will Return to “Age of Elegance” for a Living History Lesson
They won’t use a time machine, but on Friday, May 23rd, the 8th grade students at Northwest Christian Schools will travel back in time to Spokane’s lavish “Age of Elegance.” Armed with knowledge of Spokane’s history, dressed in formal attire, ...
Journeys Night – The Road Less Traveled…
Music and the Brain – The Theory of Relativity for the Non-Science Mind – Addictive Pathways – the Modern Day Superhero – Genetic Engineering and Cloning – Beauty through the Ages - Creationism and Evolution – Fame, Fortune, Faith – ...
Kindergarten Students Honor Moms and Grandmas with Mother’s Day Tea
For Northwest Christian kindergarten students, planning a Mother’s Day Tea is a hands-on experience. A lot of work goes into this event—busy kindergarten students help to bake the scrumptious goodies, as well as prepare gifts, cards, and decorations. Then they ...
Phillip Bax – 2014 Spokane Scholars Grant Recipient
Science – $1,000 Fourth Place Grant Recipient - Phillip Bax from Northwest Christian School Phillip Bax has a 4.0 gpa and has perfect scores of 5 on AP Biology and Chemistry exams, and with A’s in AP Physics and Calculus, ...
2015 Golf Tournament
13th Annual NWC Golf Tournament It’s time to sign up for the13th Annual NWC Touchdowns and Tees Golf Tournament! It will take place at Deer Park Country and Golf Club on Friday, June 26th wiith an 8:00 am shotgun start ...
Strings Program – 2014
The Strings Program at Northwest Christian Schools currently serves grades 4-7. Instruments taught in the program are violin, viola and cello. Families are responsible to rent or purchase instruments for their students from reputable music stores that deal with stringed ...
NWCS Elementary Chess Club Team Wins Regional Tournaments
Twice monthly, on Saturdays, during the school year, over 25 regional schools send their chess clubs to compete for individual and team awards. On tournament day, students play five chess games competing in sections according to their grade level. During ...
Northwest Christian Schools Presents the “Resurrection Road”
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus from the Cross to the empty grave at Northwest Christian Schools' Resurrection Road this Good Friday, April 18th. Fifth through 8th graders have been preparing this special Good Friday presentation. The Resurrection Road is ...
NWCS Brings Home 1st Place Trophy for 2B Schools in State-Wide Knowledge Bowl Competition
The Northwest Christian Schools’ Knowledge Bowl Team claimed the title of Knowledge Bowl State 2B Champions at the recent state competition held in Arlington, Washington, on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The NWC Knowledge Bowl Team is coached by Aaron Spuler, ...
NWCS Homeschool Program will Present “An Evening of the Arts”
Students from the Northwest Christian Homeschool Program are excited to present “An Evening of the Arts”, Monday, March 31st, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Christian Upper Campus Activity Center. This inspiring evening will feature a Living Museum to ...
Fiddler on the Roof – Thank you from Mr. Taylor
Hello all! I am sitting in my office reflecting on this past NWCS Theater production of Fiddler on the Roof. What an experience! I am completely floored at the amount of support and love I have personally received from so ...
Ready to Bid at the Auction? Here is a great item!
Look at this FABULOUS dresser! The re purposed furniture was donated by the NWCS Thrift Store and the custom artwork was done by amazing parent and artist extraordinaire Carey House. This and many other wonderful items can be found at ...
Mrs. Johnson’s Billboard
We are very proud of our own Mrs. Johnson and her work toward her Master's Degree. Have you seen her billboard? It is located on westbound Northwest Boulevard between Monroe and Maple. Take a look at it and next time ...
Butter Braids for Sale
The Senior Class is selling Butter Braids just in time for an Easter delivery! Butter braids come in the following flavors: Cinnamon Cherry Apple Cream Cheese Raspberry Caramel Rolls Blueberry Cream Cheese Butter Braids are $12.00 each. Orders can be ...
Guatemala Mission Team – Fundraiser Dinner Tonight
Are you planning to come to Fiddler on the Roof tonight? Well you should start the evening out with a great enchilada dinner before the show. Our 2015 Guatemala Missions Team is serving great enchiladas or quesadillas for dinner tonight ...
DONATIONS NEEDED NOW – NWC Benefit Auction
Here is a listing of what has already been donated, but we need more donations. We are asking that we get 100% participation from all of our school families, AND we welcome donations from former school families or anyone who ...
Make your NWC Benefit Auction Reservations Today! Deadline is Friday, March 14
If you haven't made your reservation yet, today is the day! Auction reservation deadline is this FRIDAY, MARCH 14! The cost is only $20 per seat. If you want to buy a whole table, a table seats 8 guests. Fill ...
NWCS THEATER DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”
Fiddler on the Roof, is one “darling, touching, beautiful, warm, funny, inspiring work of American theatre,” forwards Music Theatre International, and the Northwest Christian High School Theater Department agrees, opening its doors for another season on the weekends between March ...
Suggested Auction Donation Items
Suggested Auction Donation Items Need an idea of what to collect for the auction? Try some of these suggestions below. Spa packages Vacation get-aways Autographed sports balls I-Pads I-Pods Themed gift baskets Airline tickets Hotel packages Antiques Baked goods-dessert a ...
Wrestling Season Finishes Strong
Congratulations to all of our Wrestling Team and their success this season. Finishers in the State Meet held February 21 and 22 in Tacoma were: Ben Alford placed 3rd at state at 152 lbs. Clark Rabe placed 4th at state ...
Fifth Grade Outreach at Serve Spokane
It is our privilage as a 5th grade to put feet to our faith by giving our time and efforts to Serve Spokane throughout the school year. Serve Spokane (housed at Life Center North) is a local food bank that weekly ...
Northwest Christian Schools Offers Preview Night
Ever wonder if a Christian education is an option for your child? Parents and students who would like to learn more about Northwest Christian Schools’ Christ-centered education are invited to Parent Preview Night at the Colbert campus at 5104 E ...
Knowledge Bowl Moving On to Regional Tournament
The NWC Knowledge Bowl team finished their regular season matches on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. They had an excellent year and finished second in the league behind 1A Freeman in total questions answered. The varsity members of our team are ...
Northwest Christian 5th Graders will Turn Back Time to the Colonial Era
On Wednesday, February 26th, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the lower campus gym, Northwest Christian 5th graders will host a “Living Museum” appearing as characters from the Colonial Era. You may see a glimpse of someone famous or just ordinary ...
Dance the Night Away at the Valentine’s Dessert Ball
Looking for a unique experience on Valentine's Day? Something glamorous and fun? The Northwest Christian Jazz Band is hosting a Valentine's Dessert Ball at the Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada, on Friday, February 14th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Dress is formal ...
Fiddler on the Roof Tickets on Sale Now
Fiddler on the Roof tickets go on sale on Friday, February 7. [btn-pdf]Buy Tickets Now[/btn-pdf] ...
Upcoming Theater Productions 2014
Helga & the Seven Warriors is a hilarious play written by local author, Ken Boles. Please come visit our Nordic Warriors and experience how they defend themselves from ninja squirrels and help Prince Thor and his sidekick save the princess! ...
Auction Procurement Time
The NWC Benefit Auction is less than two months away! We need your help to procure items for the auction. This year we are seeking 100% participation from our school families. What can you procure? Talk to the businesses that ...
Eat Pizza, Stop Hunger
Do you like PIZZA? Order your pizza from Pizza Rita and you can help stop hunger in Spokane. The High School ASB has partnered with Pizza Rita to raise funds for Generation Alive. Here's how: Cut the Pizza Rita Point ...
Battle for the Holy Grail Helps the Hungry
The echoes of the cheering and the fun at the “Battle for the Holy Grail” rivalry game that was played on January 17th will have a long-lasting impact on local people who suffer from hunger. Northwest Christian fans raised $300 ...
Cross Country Coach Terry Meyer, Coach of the Year
Cross Country Coach Terry Meyer was named Washington State 1B/2B Coach of the year for Cross Country by the Washington State Cross Country Coaches Association. Congratulations Mr. Meyer! ...
Spokane Lilac Festival Royal Court Coronation
Northwest Christian's Lilac Princess, Sara Stuhr, will compete in the Spokane Lilac Festival's 2014 Royal Court Coronation Sunday, January 26, 2014 3:30 to 7:00 pm Bing Crosby Theater - 901 W Sprague Avenue Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased ...
Award-Winning Film Opens in Spokane featuring Northwest Christian Student
Brayden Tucker, a 7th Grader at Northwest Christian Schools has a lead role in the new family film “Different Drummers.” The film premiered in Spokane on Friday, January 10th at the AMC Theatre in River Park Square. The attached photo shows ...
Elementary Basketball Night
We're not done! Come back on the next night, Saturday, January 18th, and see one of Northwest Christian's cherished traditions “Elementary Night” at the basketball games. Earlier in the day, Northwest Christian elementary students (kindergarten through 5th grade) will attend ...
Holy Grail Rivalry Game
Up first, on Friday, January 17th, is the Annual “Battle for the Holy Grail” – a heated rivalry game between 2B powers Northwest Christian Schools and Saint George's School. Bragging rights are on the line in this small-school rivalry. It's ...
NWCS by the Numbers – 2014-2015
The total enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year was 700 217 students enrolled in grades K-5 153 students enrolled in Middle School grades 6-8 230 students enrolled in High School grades 9-12 53 students enrolled in the Homeschool program 72 ...
Northwest Christian 7th Grader Featured in Award-Winning Film
Brayden Tucker, a 7th Grader at Northwest Christian Schools has a lead role in the new family film “Different Drummers.” The film was shot last year by a local crew. It tells the true story of two Spokane kids who ...
Christmas Concerts – Something for Everyone
In celebration of the Christmas season, Northwest Christian Schools offers several options for musical enjoyment! Middle School/High School Strings and Choir Concert Join us for our Christmas concert, "He Has Come for Us" on Thursday, December 12th, in the Northwest ...
After School Enrichment Program (E.C.C.)
In keeping with NWCS's high standard of Academic Excellence, we offer more for your 1st through 8th grade student(s) with our After School Enrichment Classes and Clubs (E.C.C.). What is Northwest Christian Schools' Enrichment program? E.C.C. stands for Enrichment Classes ...
Headmaster’s Message – Dr. Hancock
Through God's grace we have a school system with great families who send us teachable young people with unlimited potential in Christ. Under God's sovereignty our school system is blessed with passionate leaders that have a strong desire "to Prepare ...
Our Mission
Mission Statement To nurture the heart, mind and will of each student in the things of God through Bible-centered academics, encouraging them toward a life of fruitful service in the home and church, on the job and in the community ...