Founded in 1907, Peoria Christian School, is a small school in an idyllic rural setting, less than 10 miles from Historic downtown, Pella, Iowa—home of the famous Tulip Time (during which Peoria students and staff don traditional Dutch costumes and ride old bikes in the parades). Emphasis on personalized learning support, classroom facilitators (large volunteer group), Spanish taught in grades 1-8, 1:1 technology PreK-8, use of Institute for Excellence in Writing, and the incorporation of modern technology into daily instruction. Extra-curricular activities include: band 5-8, bell choir, sports (volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and track), computers, and logic. All curriculum and instruction is delivered through the lens of a Biblical worldview. Peoria Christian School’s instruction is rooted in Reformed theology, as outlined in these three historical documents:
The History of Our School
Original school building circa 1910
School building circa 1950
1904-1906: Summer School held during July and August for about 20 students in Peoria Church
1907: Christian day school opened in September
1910: Classes held in a new one-room school building
1918: School and church burned on June 13 by arsonists
1920: Classes resumed in a new 4-room school building after a two-year hiatus
1942: Bus transportation began
1951: School building enlarged to accommodate more students
1962: The highest enrollment in the school’s history: 131
1977: Peoria Recreation Center/gymnasium completed
1983: Current school building completed
2007: Celebrated its centennial and 100 years of God’s faithfulness
Centennial History of Peoria Christian School