Name: Cumberland Valley Christian School
Address: 600 Miller St. Chambersburg , PA 17201
County: Franklin
District: Chambersburg
Phone Number: 717-264-3266
Fax Number: 717-264-0416
Web site: cvcsblazers.com
Head of School:
President: Pastor Mike Sanders
Administrator: Dr. Wilford "Pete" Rathel
Principal: Carl G. McKee
Type of school: Private
Founded: 1974
Ages/Grades: K-4 through 12th grade
School Setting: Private, non denominational, non profit, traditional
School Size: 390
Classroom Size: 10-17 students per class
Student/Teacher ratio: 1/15 for K4, 1/20 for k-5, 1/24 for 1st-6th grade, 1/28 for 7-12th grade
Tuition: For K-4 through 6th grade $4, 056.00 For grades 7-12: $4,780.00
Financial Aid: Available through state and local funding
Departments: Director of Administration, Director of Development, Principal
Curriculum: A Beka, B J Press, various other companies
Support Services: Talent Development Department ( for students who need extra help with school work)
Camp Programs: No
After School Programs: Sports- Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Chess Team. We also have an after-care program for grades K-4 through 6th grade that runs from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Computer Capabilities: We have RenWeb- an online school management system, we also have three computer labs
School Championships: Conference championships (MDCC and KCEA)
School Clubs: Chess Club, Creation Club, SOC (Serving Our Community), Student Council
Parking Spaces/Availability: Yes, large parking lot
Uniform Guidelines: For K-4 through 3rd grade
Admissions Requirements: Students are considered after initial interview with the Principal

"CVCS exists to assist Christian parents in the fulfillment of their God-given responsibilities of preparing their children for life. This is accomplished through training in righteousness (spiritual education), teaching life skills (academic/vocational education), and installing self-discipline (social, emotional, and physical education). This is done within the framework of a Biblical Christian world view."

"Our educational philosophy rests upon three foundational presuppositions. One states that God has given the responsibility and privilege of education and discipline to parents. CVCS is only an instrument raised up by God to assist parents in fulfilling their duties commissioned by God.

The second declares that all truth centers on Jesus Christ. All educational pursuits (spiritual, academic, vocational, physical, social, or emotional) must be studied in reference to the light of God's truth as revealed in Jesus Christ in the inerrant Word of God, the Bible. A third presupposition is that the destiny of every child of God is to reflect God's character and bring glory to the Lord. To this end, we labor to do all things and be all things for His glory."

The school has been in existence since 1974.