Riverside Christian School


Riverside Christian School is a private Christian school in Yakima, Washington providing education for Pre-school through 12th Grade students. The Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare that supports enrolled students before and after school and/or 1/2 day.
Riverside Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, Washington Federation of Independent Schools, and State approved ACSI Accredited and NAAS.
Riverside Christian School has been serving the Yakima Valley and surrounding areas since 1973 representing over 54 area churches.

History

Riverside Christian School began in 1973 as a ministry of under the leadership of Rev. Hal Campbell and founding Principal Richard D. Lyon. The original name was West Side Christian School. The school enrolled 35 students in its first year and has since grown to an enrollment of more than 400 students. Because of the broad base of interest and projected future expansion, Riverside has become an independent corporation, true to its heritage and committed to serving the whole Christian community. In the spring of 2007, Riverside became fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Northwest Accreditation Commission.

Student life

There are annual traditions that help make Riverside Christian Elementary School unique. Most grade levels enjoy one major field trip or activity each year that is unique to that grade. Each grade is involved in a variety of other field trips throughout the year, as well.
Generally, each trip is an extension of the applied curriculum. Other traditions at Riverside Christian School include community service projects at each grade level, all-school Praise Chapel at Thanksgiving, Easter chapel, two major musical/drama productions each year, an all-day Festival of Fine Arts and open house, weekly chapels, swimming or skating parties to celebrate the end of each semester, junior high and senior high retreats, the 8th grade East Coast Colonial Tour, and High School homecoming, tolo, prom, and senior trip.

Elementary Special Features and Programs

The high school has 3 special functions per year, including homecoming, tolo, and prom.
Prom is traditionally planned by the Junior class student council and includes entertainment and dining. Traditions for prom include "Senior Wills," a humorous senior future career video, and a cruise prom every 4 years.