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 […]
Garretts Make Impact at State Level
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- Melissa Geiss
- March 6, 2019
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Several members of our DC family have made a choice to get involved in their community to make a positive impact, offering their Christian perspective to a state-wide council. Sophomore Holly Garrett and DC Director of Health Services Kim Garrett were recently selected to serve on the Advisory Council for Ohio’s Statewide Family Engagement Center. […]
DC Celebrates Black History Month
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- Melissa Geiss
- February 21, 2019
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February is Black History Month, and from preschool through high school, Dayton Christian School celebrated the lives of notable African Americans. In preschool, our students learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington Carver, and former President Barak Obama through videos, games, and artwork. The kindergarten classes studied the lives of Mae Jemison, Garrett […]
J-Term: Two Weeks of Fun and Impact
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- Melissa Geiss
- January 23, 2019
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A martial arts class? A trip to Costa Rica? Serving the needy in the Miami Valley? The two weeks immediately after Christmas break is a time at Dayton Christian when our high school students (and starting this year, our junior high students) roll up their sleeves and get involved in hands-on learning experiences offered to […]
Alumnus Named to Washington Examiner’s “30 Under 30” List
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- Melissa Geiss
- November 28, 2018
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Alec Sears, a 2015 DC graduate, was named a member of the Red Alert Politics’ 2018 class of “30 under 30” honorees in the Washington Examiner on Monday. The list highlights conservative millennial leaders who are making an exceptional impact in their communities or on their campuses. The twenty-two-year-old Sears is the Vice President of […]
Elementary Students Celebrate Spiritual Emphasis Week
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- Melissa Geiss
- November 5, 2018
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October was Spiritual Emphasis Month for our 1st-6th grade students who were challenged by Mr. Wagoner, our 11th grade Bible teacher, to be world changers by bringing in food items, cleaning supplies, and gift cards to help flood victims from the hurricanes that hit the Carolinas and also Florida. The students raised $2,118.68 in gift […]
