Dear BVCS Families,
As we finish another meaningful school year at BVCS, we are reflecting with gratitude on all God has done in and through our school community. This season also brings several staff and leadership transitions, retirements, and new opportunities ahead. While change is never easy, we are excited for what God has next — both for those stepping into new adventures and for the future of BVCS.
We invite our school community (past and present) to join us on Monday, June 1 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM in the Venue as we celebrate and honor staff members who are transitioning from BVCS, including the incredible long-term service of Deborah Raingruber (over 30 years) and Cindy Alavezos (over 20 years). Lunch will be provided, and we would love for you to come express your gratitude and encouragement.
As we prepare for this exciting next season at BVCS, we would love for families to have the opportunity to meet our incoming Superintendent, David O’Leary. David has already been a valued part of the BVCS community, and we are grateful for the leadership, experience, and heart for Christian education he brings as he steps into this new role beginning in June. We invite families to join him for an informal Meet & Greet opportunity (7th–12th Grade Families) on Wednesday, May 27 | 8:00–9:30 AM in Room 102. We hope you’ll stop by, say hello, and help us warmly welcome David to this new season of leadership at BVCS!
We are both thankful to continue serving BVCS in the coming school year, walking alongside and supporting the leadership team. We move forward with genuine excitement and confidence in what God has ahead. We firmly believe the best days of BVCS are still to come and trust that He will continue building something deeply impactful through this community as we remain committed to nurturing and equipping students to impact the world for Christ.
With gratefulness,
Bobby Kirchner and Michelle Mott
Spring MAP Assessment Data:
Big Valley Christian School students continued to demonstrate strong academic performance and growth on Spring 2026 MAP assessments across grades 1–8.
Overall results showed BVCS students performing well above national averages in Reading, Math, and Language Usage. Reading remained a particular strength for the school, with students finishing near the 70th percentile nationally overall, while Language Usage performance reached the 75th percentile nationally. Math achievement also remained strong, with many students demonstrating healthy academic growth throughout the school year.
Several grade levels posted especially strong results, including:
Grade 2 Reading at the 81st percentile nationally
Strong Math performance and growth in Grades 3, 4, and 6
Exceptional Language Usage achievement in Grades 6 and 8
These results reflect the hard work of our students, the partnership of our families, and the dedication of our teachers and staff in providing a Christ-centered, academically strong learning environment.
MAP assessment data also helps our teachers and administrators continue refining instruction, identifying areas of growth, and providing support where needed so that every student can continue developing to their fullest potential. We are grateful for another year of strong academic progress across BVCS.
May 22 All School Minimum Day - PS-6 ExCare Open
9th-11th Finals (Period 7)
Senior Commissioning Chapel at 10:30
Grad Parade
JH No School
May 25 No School - Memorial Day (no ExCare)
May 24-27 Senior Trip
May 26 All School Minimum Day - PS-6 ExCare Open
JH/HS Finals Periods 1&2
May 27 All School Minimum Day - PS-6 ExCare Open
6th End of Year Awards
JH/HS Finals 3&4
May 28 All School Minimum Day - PS-6 ExCare Open
Last Day of School
Kindergarten Awards
JH/HS Finals 5&6
Offices Close at Noon
8th Promotion@7PM in the Worship Center
May 29 Senior Awards Breakfast& Grad Pracitce @ 9AM
Offices Close at Noon
High School Graduation @ 7PM in the Worship Center
CHECK OUT ALL THAT'S GOING ON IN MAY!
2026-2027 IMPORTANT DATES
Check out the BVCS 2026-2027 Important Dates Calendar for next year!
RIGHTNOW MEDIA:
RightNow Media has something for everyone! Every person in our school can access Biblically-based videos on topics like marriage, parenting, youth, recovery, leadership, finances and much more.