Virtual Learning: It’s Not Just For The Big Kids
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- Melissa Geiss
- April 13, 2020
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The preschool faculty at Dayton Christian School go above and beyond for their young students while they continue their education online during the COVID-19 pandemic. This past Friday, teachers made a home visit to each of their students, saying hello and dropping off activity packets and kindergarten readiness materials to make sure these preschoolers end […]
Special Education/John Peterson Updates
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- Melissa Geiss
- April 7, 2020
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From Dr. Sarah Griffiths, Director of Special Education As classes have transitioned to an online learning format, the Special Education Department has been working with the K-12 teachers to insure that your student continues to receive the accommodations and/or modifications he/she would receive in the classroom. However, some accommodations, such as read aloud for directions, […]
Coping With The Corona Crisis
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- Melissa Geiss
- March 23, 2020
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Dear DC Parents, We are in strange and unprecedented times that are worrisome and alarming for both children and adults. At DC, we want you to know we are in this together. By working together, we can reduce the worry that surrounds the virus and continue to support our students spiritually, academically and emotionally. DC’s […]
A Hybrid Block Schedule: How and Why?
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- Melissa Geiss
- March 9, 2020
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Principal Gabe Pethtel announced last month that Dayton Christian High School and Junior High will be operating on a hybrid block schedule next year. You’re probably wondering what this will look like for your student. Here’s a quick “How and Why” about this new schedule. What will the schedule change look like? A hybrid (or […]
DC Facebook Top Fans: How & Why
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- Melissa Geiss
- February 12, 2020
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If you were at Saturday’s varsity boys basketball game or if you follow our Facebook pages, then you have probably noticed that Dayton Christian has begun honoring our top Facebook fans. DC Facebook Top Fans at the game received a free gift, a DC logo travel mug, to thank them for being DC brand ambassadors. […]
A Dayton Christian Christmas
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- Melissa Geiss
- December 19, 2019
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At Dayton Christian School, we don’t have winter break. We enjoy a Christmas vacation. We don’t say “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays,” when we greet each other in the hallways. We say “Merry Christmas.” Yes, we celebrate CHRISTMAS at Dayton Christian School, and I am proud to be a part of a ministry that unabashedly […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCUSSES HEROES
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- Melissa Geiss
- August 28, 2019
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Every year when I conduct the Parent Satisfaction Survey, the number one reason parents cite for sending their students to Dayton Christian School is the Biblical integration of our curriculum and the Christian focus in all that we do. The very first week of school, Mrs. Baker’s seventh grade Bible classes had a series of […]
DC Welcomes Gabriel Pethtel
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- Melissa Geiss
- May 20, 2019
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We gain a unique perspective on life’s circumstances when we choose to trust in God’s sovereignty, and allow him to answer our prayers in light of his omniscience. We embarked on a search for our next junior high and high school principal this past February. Over the past three months, we were blessed with an […]
Thank You For Your Service
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- Melissa Geiss
- April 29, 2019
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Earlier this month, Dayton Christian School celebrated our faculty and staff during Employee Appreciation Week. The school, with the cooperation of our PAC moms and other donors, provided treats for our faculty and staff throughout the week to thank them for their service to the ministry. On Monday, donuts were provided for the teachers. Our […]
Blessings Upon Blessings
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- Melissa Geiss
- April 12, 2019
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By Head of School, Dr. John Gredy The sudden emergence of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips is proof that God’s creation is intricate, unique, and serves one ultimate purpose: To bring glory to him. Our student body is evidence of this as well. The magnificence of God has never shown brighter than through the talent displayed […]
