Classical Christian School in New Castle County, Delaware

28 03, 2022

Shepherd and Sheep: A Pastor Appreciation Day Meditation
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Shepherd and Sheep: A Pastor Appreciation Day Meditation

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Shepherd and Sheep: A Pastor Appreciation Day Meditation

By DVCS|2024-08-31T14:08:01-04:00March 28, 2022|Events|Comments Off on Shepherd and Sheep: A Pastor Appreciation Day Meditation

(The following is the text of a meditation given on Pastor Appreciation Day, March 25, 2022.) There is a quote from a book—the title of which I will provide momentarily—that resonates deeply with me and has since I initially read it. The first time I read the quote, however, was in an article entitled “The Good Life” by the theologian Stanley Hauerwas. It led me to the book. Before I move forward, there are some terms to define. Ewe (pr. you) is a female sheep. Ram or tup are males. The quote : Then I [...]

17 03, 2022

Lezlie Gray (’18): Creating Through God’s Creativity
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Lezlie Gray (’18): Creating Through God’s Creativity

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Lezlie Gray (’18): Creating Through God’s Creativity

By DVCS|2024-08-31T14:06:24-04:00March 17, 2022|Alumni|Comments Off on Lezlie Gray (’18): Creating Through God’s Creativity

Professional dancer Lezlie Gray (’18) combines her love for the medium of ballet with a deep understanding of the meaning of creativity and art cultivated throughout her experience with classical Christian education. Lezlie started dancing at the age of 2. When she was 8 years old, she watched a production of “The Nutcracker” that featured alum Kelly Weber (‘11) as Clara, inspiring Lezlie to pursue dance more seriously and begin training at Delaware Dance Company. After graduating upper school in 2018, Lezlie moved to Mississippi to join a ballet trainee program, then moved to Chicago [...]

9 03, 2022

Why You Should Read The Odyssey
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Why You Should Read The Odyssey

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Why You Should Read The Odyssey

By DVCS|2025-08-07T14:41:35-04:00March 9, 2022|Academics|Comments Off on Why You Should Read The Odyssey

Sometimes I hear people say about our school, "I wish I had that sort of education growing up." If you ever feel that way, be assured that while you can't go back in time, you can still read along with us some of the books you might have missed. I would encourage you to start with the Odyssey. The Odyssey is an epic poem attributed to Homer, dated from around 700 BC. Homer presents the adventures of Odysseus as he takes ten years to return home after ten years of fighting in the Trojan [...]

9 02, 2022

Why Logic Class Matters at a Classical Christian School

By DVCS|2025-08-07T14:52:24-04:00February 9, 2022|Academics|Comments Off on Why Logic Class Matters at a Classical Christian School

By Mrs. Christina Schneider At Delaware Valley Classical School, 8th graders take Logic, and it’s one of my favorite classes to teach. Our students are blessed to have the course; it is rare for modern students to take a Logic class outside of college-level computer programming or philosophy departments. What is Logic? Logic is the science and art of reasoning well. It is a science, as we study argument and the rules of reasoning; it is an art due to the sophistication and/or simplicity involved in the application of these rules. To begin the course, [...]

28 01, 2022

DVCS Ranks Nationally on 2021 CLT8 and CLT10

By DVCS|2024-08-31T14:00:00-04:00January 28, 2022|Academics|Comments Off on DVCS Ranks Nationally on 2021 CLT8 and CLT10

On Jan. 25-27, the Classic Learning Test (CLT) released its 2021 national school rankings. DVCS ranked in the top 20 schools for the CLT8 and CLT10. Last year's DVCS 7th and 8th graders, who took the CLT8 in May 2021, ranked #3 in the nation with an average of 82.75. The national average was 58. Last year's 9th and 10th graders took the CLT10, an alternative to the PSAT. DVCS ranked #20 in the nation. Then-10th grader Megan Li was also recognized as a 2021 Regional Scholar for scoring in the top 5% of the [...]

17 11, 2021

Trevor Baines (’18): Classical Education, Modern Career
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Trevor Baines (’18): Classical Education, Modern Career

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Trevor Baines (’18): Classical Education, Modern Career

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:58:34-04:00November 17, 2021|Alumni|Comments Off on Trevor Baines (’18): Classical Education, Modern Career

Trevor Baines ('18), senior information technology major at Grand Canyon University and application security analyst, said his experience in classical Christian education from kindergarten to graduation equipped him with critical thinking skills and prepared him to pursue his varied interests. In upper school, Trevor served as chair of the House of Wilberforce, competed on the debate team, and played several sports. He fondly remembers singing psalms before class, fellowshipping at lunch with classmates and friends, and singing for parents and grandparents at school concerts. Though he now studies and works in the emerging field of cybersecurity, [...]

5 11, 2021

Building a Team from the Ground Up: A Reflection from a Senior Athlete

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:56:49-04:00November 5, 2021|Athletics|Comments Off on Building a Team from the Ground Up: A Reflection from a Senior Athlete

By Lydia Brown ('22) Bump. Set. Spike. If you’re familiar with the sport of volleyball, you might know that these are the three fundamental skills in volleyball. Whatever various names they may be called--pass, set, hit; receive, set, kill-- these three skills are the core of playing volleyball. Bump. The first thing you need to learn when learning how to play volleyball is how to pass. It’s the most important skill. It supports the rest of the play; it’s the backbone. One thing our team worked hard to learn is how to love each other [...]

26 10, 2021

Gratitude: A Uniquely Christian Paradox

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:55:34-04:00October 26, 2021|Core Values|Comments Off on Gratitude: A Uniquely Christian Paradox

By Ms. Viviana Marshall It has been asserted that gratitude is the most foundational of virtues. It has also been asserted that gratitude is, at best, a weakness. These two statements seem to hold each other in locked grip, completely at odds. Their opposition is only exaggerated when you learn that the former is argued by A. W. Tozer and Marcus Tullius Cicero and that the latter is argued by Aristotle and Joseph Stalin. But what if both assertions could be true? What if gratitude is as much of a virtuous premise as it is [...]

18 10, 2021

Joy: Psalm 16 and Learning at DVCS

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:54:50-04:00October 18, 2021|Core Values|Comments Off on Joy: Psalm 16 and Learning at DVCS

By Mrs. Jennifer Walker You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Ps. 16:11 ESV In this psalm, David acknowledges that authentic, abundant, meaningful, and deep joy is futile apart from the presence of the Creator. He sets the Lord always before him and praises the Lord as his “chosen portion” in whom he has a “beautiful inheritance,” “counsel,” and “instruction.” David concludes that surely this is the reason his heart is glad and his whole being rejoices. This [...]

8 10, 2021

The Wisdom of God: A Brief Introduction

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:53:56-04:00October 8, 2021|Core Values|Comments Off on The Wisdom of God: A Brief Introduction

By Dr. Nicholas DiDonato O Lord, how manifold are your works!In wisdom have you made them all.Psalm 104:24 “I pity the fool!” While not as eloquent as Proverbs, Mr. T nevertheless makes the point: foolishness, folly, and those who embrace them, are to be pitied. Yet, even the great Mr. T only reaches the halfway point: it is not enough simply to avoid the life of the fool, but one must follow the path of wisdom. And what is at the end of that path? Where does that path lead? In the Christian tradition, and [...]