Lynden Christian Schools

Lynden Christian Schools
File:LCS logo.png
Address
417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA Lynden, Washington Northwest Washington United States 98264
Information
Type	Private
Motto	"Linking head and heart, home and school, child and God."
Denomination	Non-Denominational
Established	1910
Superintendent	Don Kok
Principal	Gary Kamps (9th – 12th grade) Aaron Bishop (5th – 8th grade) Jeff Boersma (kindergarten – 4th grade)
Chaplain	Ben de Regt
Teaching staff	87 (with 28 additional aides, etc.)
Average class size	23
Campus type	Closed Campus
Color(s)	Navy blue and white
Song	"Lynden Christian Onward"
Athletics	Harlan Kredit
Sports	Football, Baseball,Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Volleyball, Track, Cheer
Mascot	Lynx
Nickname	L.C.S., L.C.
Team name	Lyncs (Lynden Christian Schools)
Publication	Lynden Christian Home Bulletin
Newspaper	Hi Lite
Yearbook	Excelsior
Communities served	Whatcom County
Alumni	alumni@lyncs.org
Website	www.lyncs.org

Lynden Christian Schools is a non-denominational private Christian school with 1200 students located in Lynden, Washington.

Notable staff

• Harlan Kredit

School

Lynden Christian Schools is a non-denominational private Christian school with 1200 students located in Lynden, Washington. Started in 1910, Lynden Christian Schools has two campuses in Whatcom County, Washington. The Lynden campus is home to students in Preschool through 12th Grade. The Bellingham campus (also known as Evergreen Christian School) has students in Preschool through 7th Grade.

When it comes to the heart of the matter, what do you really want for your child?

At Lynden Christian Schools, students receive a quality Christian-based education that teaches and encourages them to grow and mature into perceptive and caring Christians with life-encompassing obedience to God. With nearly 100 years of history (founded 1910), we are pleased to offer a fully accredited academic program to students from preschool through twelfth grade on two campuses (Lynden and Bellingham).

Because of our size, history, and experience, we are able to offer extensive curricular and extracurricular options where our students can explore and develop their God-given gifts in the core academic subjects as well as in such areas as music, drama, art, Vocational-Technical, FFA, athletics and much more. Our many alumni are serving the Lord locally and throughout the world in a wide variety of vocations - having a transforming influence in the world for the glory of God.

Our dedicated and State of Washington certified staff is the key to achieving our mission as a school. On a daily basis they integrate a distinctly Biblical perspective into their teaching in all subjects and at all grade levels. Each teacher, unique in personality and teaching expertise, is a Christian committed to the goals of Christian education. Parents at Lynden Christian Schools are incredibly supportive of their school, encouraging their children, and working hand-in-hand with the staff. We are grateful for a huge volunteer base that extends across generations. Our local churches (about 80) that are represented in the school are a constant source of support and blessing, completing the home/school/church connection.

Lynden Christian Schools is a private, parent-run system governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the school "Society," comprised of parents and others who support the school. We are a member of larger organizations such as CSI (Christian Schools International), NWCSI (Northwest Christian Schools International) and WFIS (Washington Federation of Independent Schools). We are also blessed to be situated in a beautiful part of God's creation, in close proximity to the mountains, the ocean, farms, and such urban centers as Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Our History

Our earliest history can be traced to a group of hearty families who settled in the pioneer town of Lynden in the late 1800s. These courageous Christians, who came from Michigan, Iowa, Dakotas, and the Netherlands, are identified as the nucleus that conceived the idea of a Christian school. They wanted an education founded on the Word of God, which would allow them to exercise their parental baptismal vows. God's blessing on their vision followed by decades of faithful and dedicated parents gave realization to the Christian school for which we thankfully celebrate an existence of nearly 100 years.

During the spring of 1910, a group was identified to organize the new school. The Society for Christian Instruction was formed, Articles of Incorporation were written, a School Board selected, and the search for a school building began. By early June property had been purchased and construction began in earnest that summer. This building, on Grover Street, was completed and in service by February of 1911. Doors opened the fall of 1911 in rented quarters with an enrollment of 72 students - which exceeded everyone's expectations!

By 1930, the school offered junior high education; Lynden Christian expanded to include secondary education in a newly-built facility dedicated in 1947. Only two years later, visionary supporters began the first phase of a new elementary school complex near the high school on Drayton Street. By 1965, the current high school building was dedicated and the First Street building became the middle school, creating a compact and unified campus.

Always pressing on, supporters moved forward in faith during the next two decades with more campus expansions and improvements: an industrial arts and agriculture building in 1977, a multi-million dollar middle school in 1994, and Central Business Office in 1999. The latest work has been in the high school, in fall 2003 a new Worship and Fine Arts Center was dedicated as well as several new classrooms.

In 2006, Evergreen Christian School merged with Lynden Christian Schools to create our Bellingham P-7 Campus.

Lynden Christian School has faithfully provided Christ-centered education for nearly a century. The years may pass but the dedication, sacrifice and vision of the parents remain the same. Today, as in years past, our parents fervently desire a faith-based education for their children.

Our Locations

Lynden Christian Schools are located in Whatcom County in the northwest corner of Washington State in the cities of Lynden and Bellingham. The city of Lynden has 10,000 residents, with just over 160,000 residents in Whatcom County. Lynden lies just three miles from the Canadian border; there is a border crossing north of Lynden called Huntington Station. The city of Bellingham, 13 miles to the south, is considerably larger with nearly 70,000 residents and a regional university, Western Washington University; Seattle is another 90 miles south on Interstate 5.

Geographical highlights include the Cascade Mountains to the west, including Mt. Baker, which towers above the foothills at 10,800 feet. The Mt. Baker Ski area is an hour and a half drive from Lynden. Ten miles to the west is Puget Sound and all of its islands, parks, marinas and outdoor opportunities. Forty-five minutes after crossing the Canadian border brings you to the metropolis of Vancouver, a vibrant sprawling city of nearly 6 million people. Vancouver offers a fantastic array of the arts, multicultural experiences and shopping. Vancouver has three ski areas all within an hours drive.

Lynden Campus (Preschool to Grade 12)

Lynden Preschool-12th grade campus has three main educational buildings and one business office on its campus. The elementary school houses Preschool, Kindergarten and grades 1-4, the middle school encompasses grades 5 and 6 in the upper level and 7 and 8 in the lower level. The high school houses grades 9-12 and includes a separate building for the agricultural, shop and horticultural classes. The Central Business Office is literally "housed" in a remodeled home that lies in the middle of campus at 417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA 98264.

• Lynden Christian High School (Grades 9-12)

Our goal at LCHS is to help each student, as an image bearer of God, to discover and develop his or her individual worth, talents, gifts and responsibilities. The training of our students incorporates every aspect of learning - the intellectual, the decisional and the creative areas. Lynden Christian High is a comprehensive high school, offering a full selection of courses from study skills to Advanced Placement in English and Math. It is important for each student to have a personalized education plan as well as reliable assessment of their progress.

• Lynden Christian Middle School (Grades 5-8)

The academic program for our students is rigorous and varied. Our students regularly score well above the national average in standardized test scores. In addition we offer art classes, yearbook, drama, orchestra and band; after school we offer competitive sports, chess club and fiddle club.

• Lynden Christian Elementary School (Grades 1-3)

Together teachers, students and parents help each other learn to think through their lives. Academically we focus on knowledge, critical thinking and learning with a Christian worldview. Children are nurtured, supported and encouraged to see their unique strengths, gifts and talents as opportunities to serve God and their fellow man, thereby having a transforming effect on their culture and their world. Our academic program seeks to challenge each student while meeting their unique interests and readiness. We believe that the school is an extension of the Christian home, reinforcing the faith and values of parents.

• Lynden Christian School - Kindergarten Program

At Lynden Christian School students are viewed as God's children, created in His image to be molded, developed and encouraged to use their talents and gifts for a life of responsible Christian service. Our kindergarten program provides an active and vibrant atmosphere where learning is fun. Loving words and actions in a disciplined classroom environment surround the children. A certified teacher and a trained classroom aide closely supervise the students in and out of the classroom.

• Lynden Christian School - Preschool Program

Lynden Christian School is a community in which parents, staff and students strengthen each other in living out the gospel of Jesus Christ in teaching and learning. The Lynden Christian Preschool Program is one of new beginnings. The goal of our preschool program is to open up a whole new world of learning for your child. Our teachers provide an atmosphere of belonging with love, compassion, warmth and fairness. Lynden Christian offers preschool for 3-year olds and 4-year olds. It is a blended program of Christ-centered academics and social development presented in a creative and playful manner.

Bellingham Campus (Preschool to Grade 7)

In 2006, Evergreen Christian School merged with Lynden Christian Schools to create our Bellingham P-7 Campus. During the summer of 2009, the Bellingham campus relocated to King Mountain Church, 300 E. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. Our Bellingham campus has an amazing community of teachers and parents who work together to educate students with a Christian worldview. Our students are viewed as God's children, created in His image to be molded, developed and encouraged to use their talents and gifts for a life of responsible Christian service.

• Evergreen Christian School (Grades 1-7)

Over the years, our Bellingham campus has developed as an amazing community of teachers and parents who work together to educate students with a Christian worldview. Students are nurtured, supported and encouraged to see their unique strengths, gifts and talents as opportunities to serve God and their fellow man, thereby having a transforming effect on their culture and their world. Our academic program seeks to challenge each student while meeting their unique interests and readiness. We believe that the school is an extension of the Christian home, reinforcing the faith and values of parents. Come join us in this wonderful adventure of Christian education!

• Evergreen Christian School - Kindergarten Program

Students are viewed as God's children, created in His image to be molded, developed and encouraged to use their talents and gifts for a life of responsible Christian service. Our Kindergarten program provides an active and vibrant atmosphere where learning is fun. Loving words and actions in a disciplined classroom environment surround the children. A certified teacher and a trained classroom aide closely supervise the students in and out of the classroom.

• Evergreen Christian School - Preschool Program

Our preschool program is one of new beginnings and it is our goal to open up a whole new world of learning for your child. Our teachers provide an atmosphere of belonging with love, compassion, warmth and fairness. We currently offer preschool classes for children ages 3 and 4. It is a blended program of Christ-centered academics and social development presented in a creative and playful manner.

Athletics

• 1999 Men's Basketball Class A State Champions
• 1999 Women's Basketball Class A State Champions
• 1999 Football Class A State Champions
• 1999 Women's Volleyball Class A State Champions
• 2006 Men's Basketball Class A State Champions
• 2008 Women's Basketball Class A State Champions (Undefeated)

Sources

• Lynden Christian Official Website