Northwest Christian High School (Lacey, Washington)
| Northwest Christian High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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4710 Park Center Ave. NE , | |
| Coordinates | 47°03′06″N 122°49′15″W / 47.05167°N 122.82083°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private secondary |
| Motto | Developing Christian Leaders |
| Established | 1995 |
| Principal | Joshua Snyder |
| Faculty | Approx. 20 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | Approx. 130 |
| Color(s) | Navy, Teal, White, and Gray |
| Mascot | Wolverines |
| Website | nchs-olympia |
Northwest Christian High School (NCHS) is a private school in Thurston County, Washington. It is part of Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey, Washington, which also includes Northwest Christian Preschool and the K–8 Northwest Christian Academy. In the 2006–2007 school year, it provided education for 206 students in grades 9 through 12. Its motto is "Developing Christian Leaders".[citation needed]
In 2019, the school's nickname changed from the Navigators to the Wolverines. Northwest Christian High School provides college preparatory academics, a variety of elective classes, competitive sports, and TOEFL preparation.[citation needed]
History
[edit]Founded in 1995, the school was originally located on the first and second floors of the Capitol Christian Center in downtown Olympia, Washington.[1] By 1999, Northwest Christian had moved to a new campus in Lacey and had 100 students.[2]
Academics
[edit]The school has fielded a Knowledge Bowl team since 2001. In 2012, the team won the 2B state championship, followed by third-place finishes in 2013 and 2014.[citation needed]
Athletics
[edit]The school has a cross country running program that has won several state championships, including five consecutive titles in the 2B/1B boy's category.[3] The Wolverines fielded a six-man football team in 2021 as part of a pilot program organized by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Bush, Frieda (March 24, 1995). "New Christian school fulfills vision". The Olympian. p. C1. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wood, Gail (January 21, 1999). "Bibles & basketball". The Olympian. p. D1. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Morrow, Jeff (November 4, 2018). "Northwest Christian boys win fifth consecutive 2B/1B cross country title". The Olympian. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Weber, Dave (October 29, 2021). "Six (as in players) is the magic number as Northwest Christian finds its football niche". The Olympian. Retrieved November 3, 2024.