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Eden Dunstan Named National Geographic GeoBee Idaho State Competition Semifinalist by National Geographic Society
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Christmas came a bit early to Nampa Christian Schools this year. The school was awarded a significant grant from the John H. and Orah I. Brandt Foundation again this year.
John H. and Orah I. Brandt Foundation Grant
Dr. Wiles with Don Brandt This grant was one of over 30 awarded at the annual Brandt Foundation luncheon held on December 4, 2018, at NNU's Brandt Center. The foundation awarded over $700,000 in grants this year.Nampa Christian Schools will use the grant to continue to implement and enhance security measures, as well as continued enhancement of learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. NCS strives to prepare its students to compete on the world stage in careers where excelling in these core disciplines is required. NCS is proud to offer its students access to quality STEM learning opportunities in a safe environment and expresses deep gratitude to the Brandt Foundation for partnering with them toward this end.The Brandt Foundation is committed to actively supporting private and public education and other community endeavors. John and Orah had an abiding belief in individual liberty and responsibility, along with the value and virtue of free enterprise. They established the John H. and Orah I. Brandt Foundation to support those values in perpetuity. Since it began awarding grants in 2000, it has given over seven million dollars to local organizations.
2018 Brandt Foundation Recipients
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Congratulations to Nampa Christian Senior Zach Williams who
recently signed his NAIA Letter of Intent to play baseball for Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Williams, a 5-8 middle infielder/outfielder, batted 0.375 with a home run, three doubles, and 11 RBIs against WIC opponents his senior year. He has a lifetime batting average of 0.302 with 22 RBIs and nine doubles. He helped the Trojans become 2A District III champions (2016, 2018) and Idaho 2A State Champions (2016, 2017, and 2018) with this latest State Championship the schools fourth in a row! Zach has received the Dordt College Honors Scholarship, the Nampa Christian Schools Proud Family Scholarship, and the Simon and Deb de Jong Idaho Scholarship. -
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Congratulations to Nampa Christian senior Landon Powell for winning the Mayor's Golf Tournament on Friday, May 4th at Centennial Golf Course. We shared earlier that Powell was one of the seven recipients of a $2000 scholarship to be used toward post-secondary education. The formal award of the scholarships took place following play at the Mayor’s Golf Tournament.
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Congratulations to Nampa Christian Senior Landon Lacy who recently signed
his Letter of Intent to run cross country and track for Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Landon, a distance runner, has personal records of 17:35 in the 5k, 10:33 in the 3200m, and 4:49 in the 1600m. He helped the Nampa Christian boys to their first XC District Championship his freshman year (2015). He qualified for and ran at state his sophomore and junior years and helped Nampa Christian win back-to-back District and State championship titles those same two years (2016 and 2017). Landon has received a music scholarship at NNU and he has also received the President’s Scholarship, which is the highest academic scholarship given at NNU. -
Congratulations to Nampa Christian Senior Griffin Carson who recently
signed his Letter of Intent to play basketball for Portland Bible College in Portland, Oregon. Carson, a 6-5 shooting guard, averaged 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists during his average of 29 minutes of play time per game during his senior year. He helped the Trojans finish with a 14-6 record and their fourth straight appearance in the state tournament. Griffin was interviewed by Prep Hoops Idaho (https://tinyurl.com/y7ufu32c) in November of 2017. He was named First Team for the 2A WIC All-Conference Boys Basketball Team his junior and senior years and he played varsity for Nampa Christian his sophomore, junior, and senior years.The AD and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Portland Bible College, Mike Arnold, had this to say.
“We are excited to have Griffin Carson join Portland Bible College and specifically our basketball family. PBC basketball is focused on reflecting God's love and character to the basketball world. To this end, we are committed to developing a consistent, winning program which has the national tournament as one of its major goals every year. As we continue to build towards winning a national championship, we are focused on students who fit into our school mission and have the skills to compete at the national level on the basketball floor.
We believe that Griffin has the foundational skill set that we are looking for. His ability to hit open shots, pass to his teammates, and his commitment to doing what it takes to improve his abilities make him a great recruit for us. As he spends time in our weight room and focuses on improving his strength, his speed, reaction time, his improved explosive power will bring him to a new level of performance. We think his coachability and work ethic will be a great example for the next recruiting class here at PBC. Welcome aboard Griffin, let's get to work and make great things happen together!!!”
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Congratulations to Nampa Christian Senior Annetta De Jong who recently
signed her NAIA Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. De Jong, a 5-4 libero, averaged seven digs and two service aces per set during her senior year. She helped the Trojans finish with a 30-0 record, their seventh consecutive 2A District III championship and ninth Idaho 2A State championship her senior year. She was also part of 2A State Championship team in 2016, 2A District III Championship teams in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Annetta accumulated All-Conference and 2A All-State Tournament honors her junior and senior year. She has also received a music scholarship and was one of ten students to receive the highest academic scholarship at Dordt College, the Distinguished Scholar Award, which is by invitation only and requires a 3.75 or higher GPA, a 32 (1450) or higher on your ACT (SAT), and an interview on campus.“We are delighted to have Annetta joining us in this 2018 class as she will add strong play for our backrow and a competitive spirit that blends well with her Defender teammates. She has a heart to serve the Lord and others. We are grateful for the work of high school coach Curtis Johnson and club coach Tayler Yett in developing Annetta through her formative volleyball years. We anticipate great years of volleyball ahead as she joins us in August," said Dordt College women's volleyball coach Chad Hanson.
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Nampa Christian Schools is pleased to announce that middle school
English teacher Kim Tiersma has been awarded the Region III A West Middle Level Educator of the Year for 2017-2018. Mrs. Tiersma is the first teacher at Nampa Christian Schools to receive this award from the Idaho Middle Level Association (IMLA). She graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1992 with her Bachelor’s degree and started teaching soon after. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in 2007 at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID. She has been a teacher at Nampa Christian Schools for over ten years, exclusively in the middle school grades.Mrs. Tiersma was selected during a state-wide meeting of the IMLA board. Her nomination was outstanding, citing her “dynamic instruction, innovative lesson design and her passion for reaching individual students.” It went on to note that she “finds a way to meet every student’s individual learning needs and each one knows he or she is a valued individual.”Mrs. Tiersma said that she is “grateful and humbled by this recognition by my peers”. She continued by saying, “I am so thankful for the gifts that God has given to me around teaching. I am also thankful for the role that Nampa Christi an Schools has played in the lives of my husband and our four children.”
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Congratulations to Nampa Christian Senior, Braxton Bujak, who recently signed his
frontier Conference Letter of Intent to play football for the College of Idaho. Yotes football coach Mike Moroski has announced the first wave of his 2018 recruiting class, as across the Northwest, incoming Coyote players signed Frontier Conference Letters of Intent. The Yotes inked one addition to the backfield, signing three-time 2A All-State Nampa Christian Schools fullback Braxton Bujak. Braxton played both fullback and middle linebacker for the Trojans. He was named 1st Team All-Conference MVP Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference Middle Linebacker and was invited to play in the 2017 East-West Shrine Game (Senior All-Star Game). -
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Megan Yett and Kennedi Evans added to 2018 roster
SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah head volleyball coach Beth Launiere has announced the addition of two signees set to join the Utes in the fall of 2018. Megan Yett (Caldwell, Idaho) and Kennedi Evans (Twin Falls, Idaho) have both signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Utes.
Yett joins the team following a four-year prep career as an outside hitter at Nampa Christian High School where she tallied 1,841 kills, 359 service aces and 187 total blocks. She tallied 511 kills, 200 aces, 478 digs and 31 total blocks just this past season as a senior, breaking school single-season records in both aces and digs on the way. She helped guide her team to a second consecutive 2A state championship in October, registering 36 kills in the four-set final.
Yett, who was named to the AVCA Under Armour Watch List earlier this season, is a two-time Idaho Press Tribune Player of the Year (2015, 2016), a three-time 2A Western Idaho Player of the Year (2014, 2015, 2016) and a three-time 2A Western Idaho Conference first team selection. She is the daughter of Michele and Curtis Yett and has two siblings, Tayler and Caden. Her sister, Tayler, was an assistant coach at NCHS. She played club volleyball for Idaho Crush.
"Megan is 6-1 outside hitter that is both physical at the net offensively and a tremendous passer," said Launiere. "Her natural passing abilities make her a treasured six-rotation player that can impact the match from both front row and back row. She is a tremendous athlete that jumps well and moves effortlessly with a great arm swing. We are so happy to have her in our program and believe she will be a tremendous passing, outside hitter in the Pac-12 and an invaluable player for Utah volleyball."Credit/Full Article: www.utahutes.com/news/2017/11/10/volleyball-inks-pair-of-players-to-nli.aspx
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Curtis Johnson couldn’t have written it up any better.
Johnson watched as Megan Yett ended her prolific Nampa Christian career in style.
The senior middle hitter delivered Nampa Christian the ninth title in program history with one of her patented spikes. The Trojans beat Malad in four sets 25-17, 25-22, 24-26, 25-19 to walk away with their second straight 2A state championship at Lakeland High in Rathdrum.
“It’s awesome. Our kids worked so hard this year,” Johnson said. “There was definitely more pressure this year because they felt like they had the target on their backs after winning it last year. But they were more than up for the challenge and I couldn’t be prouder.”
Yett recorded a game-high 36 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Madison Bowers added another 10 kills, while fellow sophomore outside hitter Ella de Jong chipped in with eight kills.
Senior libero Annetta de Jong tallied 14 digs and senior setter McKaylee Kuntz netted 34 assists.
The win capped off a perfect season for Nampa Christian. The Trojans finished with an impeccable 30-0 record. Along with the flawless record, they won their seventh consecutive 2A District III championship and extended a 2A Western Idaho Conference winning streak to 47 wins.
It’s a streak that goes back four and a half years.
“That’s pretty special,” Johnson said. “People stepped up this year and took on bigger roles on the team than in years past. We were a better team this year than we were last year, no doubt. The kids will all say the same thing.”
Nampa Christian controlled the first two sets with relative ease but ran into a bit of a roadblock in the third. The Dragons led most of the way and became just the third team in the tournament to take a set off the Trojans.
But according to Johnson it was a good thing.
“We got a little complacent but that was OK,” Johnson said. “It was almost a blessing in disguise because then they came out and throttled them.
“The seniors told me afterwards they weren’t ready to be done yet and wanted to play another set anyway. So they had a really good demeanor about the whole thing.”
Nampa Christian turned around and cruised in the fourth. They never trailed and Yett put the finishing touches on her Trojan career with a kill that probably left a bruise on the opposing Malad player’s hands.
It’s a career that spanned four years with three 2A WIC Player of the Year awards and a pair of state titles. A knee injury caused Yett to miss a few games for the first time in her career. It also caused her numbers to take a bit of a dip.
But the Utah commit returned at the state tournament to show everyone she hadn’t lost a step.
“Megan showed up. She finally played some good volleyball,” Johnson said. “She brought it and it was cool.
“She had the final kill which was perfect. After the match I just told her thank you for everything. She’s been fun to watch. There’s been no one else that I’ve seen that’s played quite like that.”
Original article by Brandon Walton, Idaho Press Tribune, can be read here.
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Nampa Christian Schools Educational Adherence To Deuteronomy 6:5-7
The average American student spends about 6½ hours a day for 180 days a year in school. 1 That's about 1,170 hours a year. This may vary from state to state and according to each grade level, but even with conservative estimates, it accounts for just under half of a typical student's waking hours when school is in session. There are many who advocate increasing the number of instructional hours a student receives each year. The argument is that if you spend more time on something, the result is usually better. While this is an interesting debate to consider, a question worth asking is, “Spending time on what?”
For those of the Christian faith, the Bible answers this question for us. The Israelites were given a charge in Deuteronomy 6:5-7.
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.”
It was the expectation that children be taught about God. This was not something relegated to an hour on Sunday morning, but throughout the day, every day. Children were to be taught about God’s commands and statutes every waking moment. This sounds a lot like the environment that is present in the Christian school setting. It stands in stark contrast to what is seen in today’s public schools.
Consider Nampa Christian Schools. Between 1900 and 1950, small Christian schools dotted the Treasure Valley. Among these were elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. In the 1950s, three of these schools united together to become what is known today as Nampa Christian Schools. For over 50 years now, Nampa Christian Schools has faithfully carried out the charge given in Deuteronomy.
Spanning the Generations
Nampa Christian Schools has motivated generations of students to achieve academic excellence and prepare for a lifetime of service to Christ. Throughout the years since Nampa Christian was established, there have been many success stories and graduates who have gone on to serve God in great ways. With more than 800 alumni still living within the Nampa/Boise area, this provides a rich heritage for the Nampa Christian Schools community.
Deep roots spread and multiply. Alumni have now chosen Nampa Christian to educate their children. Grandchildren of alumni currently attend the school. Generations upon generations have chosen Nampa Christian Schools, showing that their commitment to the school and community are far-reaching. This echoes Deuteronomy 6:2, “and you and your children and grandchildren must fear the LORD your God as long as you live.”
Church-Family-School Partnership
Nampa Christian Schools is a biblically based learning community that partners with Christian families to develop a Christian worldview and prepare students for a lifetime of faithfulness to Christ, all while promoting academic excellence. Its goal is to develop Christ-like character and Christ-centered lives.
This charge given by God through Moses requires a wholehearted commitment and constant diligence. Educating a child requires a partnership. Impressing God’s commands indelibly on the hearts of children happens in a variety of settings. Jeff and Tracey Antosh, whose children have attended Nampa Christian — two graduates and another now in high school — provide a first-hand perspective of this partnership: “As a result of partnering with Nampa Christian, our church, and home in the education of our kids, they have been challenged and have grown tremendously in their Bible knowledge and their understanding of biblical truths. The staff and teachers have a special interest in the kids' spiritual well-being.”
Nampa Christian understands that they do not take the place of the family but simply come alongside parents and their church to help train up their children so the promise of Proverbs 22:6 can become a reality. By working together in partnership, students have the opportunity to see Deuteronomy 6 played out in their lives.
Accredited Christian Education
Dr. Greg Wiles, superintendent of Nampa Christian Schools, often repeats the refrain “boldlyChristian, unquestionably academic.” He is dedicated to providing high-quality Christian education and training for the development of well-rounded students who will impact this world for the Lord Jesus Christ through biblical thought and action. Nampa Christian Schools is proud to maintain accreditation with the State of Idaho through AdvancED (www.advanc-ed.org) and the Association of Christian Schools International (www.acsi.org). The ACSI places spiritual formation at the core, and values such things as respect for authority, service, moral integrity, and character, as well as a life commitment to Christ and the church.
Parents Jeremy and Stacie Glassco offer a powerful testimony of the value of a decidedly Christian education:
“We are thankful our kids learn in the unique environment at Nampa Christian Schools where, in conjunction with their academics, they are encouraged to treasure God’s Word in their hearts. During these academic years, where they have minds eager for growth, Nampa Christian has been a special blessing for our family by working with our kids to help them set their moral compass and find faith in Jesus.”
That is what it’s all about. Education not just to teach, but to transform.
Heart Transformation
Christian education is not only concerned about the head, but more importantly the heart. The late Howard Hendricks, long-time professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, made a profound statement in an article he wrote titled, “What Makes Christian Education Distinct?”
“In Christian education we deal with the transcendent. Secular education deals only with the human. Christian education discusses the eternal, secular education the here and now. Secular education seeks to make more successful and intelligent people. The Christian educator aspires to nothing less than the transformation of a believer into the image of Christ.” 2
Aspects of the Christian faith are integrated into every class that is taught. Faculty and staff all have a personal relationship with Christ. The morning begins with prayer. There are weekly chapel services. Students participate in community service and go on mission trips. God’s Word is included in the curriculum as well as athletics, the arts, and other extra-curricular activities. Young learners are encouraged to study the Bible and incorporate its teaching into their assignments. Rather than be discouraged from speaking about Jesus and the Scriptures, students are free to apply their faith to their learning.
Teachers are not merely teaching to inform the mind but to renew the mind. This is in keeping with Romans 12:2. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Martin Luther's words, spoken now almost 500 years ago, are borderline prophetic. In speaking of education in his time he said, “I would advise no one to send his child where the Holy Scriptures are not supreme. Every institution that does not unceasingly pursue the study of God's word becomes corrupt. I greatly fear that the universities, unless they teach the Holy Scriptures diligently and impress them on the young students, are wide gates to hell.” 3
More and more parents are acknowledging that Christian education provides one of the best avenues to ensure that their children spend their days in learning that advances their personal faith and not the opposite.
Nampa Christian Schools offers open enrollment for all ages, including early childhood (6 weeks - age 4), elementary school (PreK-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12). For more information, or a no-pressure,no-obligation tour of the school, contact the registrar at 208-475-1711, via email at registrar@nampachristianschool.com, or visit the school’s website at www.NampaChristianSchools.com.
Sources:1. Nisen, M. (2013, October 1). America Needs To Suck It Up And Make School Days Longer. Retrieved July 20, 2017 from Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com2. Hendricks, H. (2006, July 19). What Makes Christian Education Distinct. Retrieved July 22, 2017 from Christianity Today: www.christianitytoday.com3. Luther, M. (1520). Twenty-Seven Articles Representing the Reformatiof thethe Christian Estate. Retrieved July 25, 2017 from Bartleby: www.bartleby.com4. The Bible. New King James Version. Thomas Nelson Publishers. 1982.5. The Bible. New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers. 2015.6. Portions of this article are from www.nampachristianschools.com. -
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August 7, 2017 – On July 21-29, Nampa Christian Senior, Andrew Hilty, had the privilege of attending Boys Nation held in Washington DC. Andrew was chosen by the Nampa Post of the American Legion along with Guillermo Carreon, a student at Idaho Arts Charter School, as one of two senators sent to represent the state of Idaho. The two were selected out of 140 student delegates who attended Idaho's Boys State. To earn this spot, they had to go through an extensive interview, get a good recommendation from their counselor, deliver a speech, and win a run-off election of their peers. This all-expenses paid trip included meeting Congressmen, members of the Supreme Court, and even the President.
Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development, and a focus on Americanism. At the national event, state senators learn all about the federal government. Upon arriving in DC, the senators were assigned to either the Federalist or the Nationalist party. Andrew was a Federalist for the state of Idaho, Guillermo a Nationalist. They started off with a caucus, then organized into committees and conducted hearings and debated bills submitted by other delegates. Some of the topics of the bills included health care, reforming the V.A., merit based welfare programs, and school choice. Andrew submitted a bill seeking to change Craters of the Moon National Monument to a National Park. His hope was that this measure would help increase tourism to the area among other benefits.
This was an incredible experience, according to Hilty, who found it fun and rewarding. He was extremely encouraged by the level of civil discourse and dialogue even among those with strong disagreements. Some of his takeaways included a greater appreciation for genuine political discourse, the need to leave politics off of social media, and the importance of elected officials being beholden to their constituents as well as their conscience.
Is politics in Andrew’s future? Possibly. He plans to attend Liberty University to become an attorney. He doesn’t see himself as a politician though, at least not how that term has come to be defined. Instead, he values the role of the statesman. He believes it is important to “get involved, but with that, get knowledge.”
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Andrew Hilty, bottom left corner | CREDIT: www.whitehouse.govOne of the highlights included the opportunity to meet the President. President Trump addressed the students in the Rose Garden and Hilty was able to shake the President’s hand. Andrew said that all the delegates were honored to take in this special event. Despite many who may have had disagreements with the current President, they showed utmost respect for the office. That stood out in Andrew’s mind and was consistent with the level of respect he witnessed among the delegates the entire week. It left Andrew with a great hope for our country and its future leadership.
To view the entire address by the President to the delegates, use this link:
www.whitehouse.gov/featured-videos/video/2017/07/26/president-trump-speaks-american-legion-boys-nation-and-american
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Nampa Christian Schools is pleased to announce that Tina Pelkey will assume the position of Athletic Director and Dean of Students for the 2017-2018 school year. Pelkey graduated from Boise State University in 1996 and was hired by Nampa Christian to teach PE and Health that fall. Over the years she has taught middle school and high school PE, weight training, and health. In addition to her teaching duties, Pelkey has coached volleyball, basketball, middle school track, and softball. She was previously the high school AD from 2006-2013 and also served as the middle school AD from 2011-2013. Pelkey has been married to her husband Rich for 23 years. They have two daughters, Kortney (19) who graduated from NCS and Taylor (15) who will be a sophomore. They enjoy various sports, hiking, and four-wheeling, and are also active at their church, Capital Christian, in Meridian.
Pelkey considers herself to be “blessed to be a part of a school that is built on excellence and strives to reflect Christ in everything.” She continues by saying that, “Being in this rich tradition has grown my love for Nampa Christian and has inspired me to step forward to apply for this position. I have seen the impact that the school has played in influencing the lives of our students and athletes. I believe that I have much to offer in these positions and will continue to uphold the Nampa Christian values and traditions. I believe that God is calling me back into this role and I am thankful for this opportunity.”Please join us in welcoming Tina Pelkey in her new role at Nampa Christian Schools.
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Nampa Christian Schools is pleased to announce that Coach Cassidy Kotte will assume the position of head varsity football coach beginning the 2017 season. Kotte will replace Coach Jerry Smith who is retiring from coaching. Smith served at Nampa Christian Schools in the capacity of assistant coach for eight years and head coach for two years.
Coach Kotte graduated from Clear Lake High School in Lakeport, CA in 1990. After graduation, he accepted a football scholarship to Sacramento State. A knee injury ended his playing career after two years, but that experience brought him to his faith in Jesus Christ. He continued his passion for the game & mentoring young men by coaching linebackers and JV defense at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, CA from 1995 to 1996.
After moving to the Treasure Valley in 1997 with his wife Racquel, he continued to coach youth sports. He has coached his son Josiah and daughters, Amariah, Jael, and Ariel, in both baseball and soccer. In 2012, he was hired by Lee Leslie at Kuna High School as a defensive assistant and position coach. Two years later, in 2014, he accepted the Nampa Christian Middle School head coaching position. Kotte also teaches high school athletic development and middle school Bible classes.
In 2015, Kotte was hired by former Nampa Christian Head Coach Jerry Smith as the varsity defensive coordinator for the Trojans. Coach Kotte is focused on building on the strong football foundation laid at Nampa Christian and is determined to develop a football program based on faith and family while mentoring young men to grow in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s core values of integrity, service, teamwork, and excellence.
Coach Kotte lists famed football coaches Frosty Westering, Tom Osborne, and current coach Hugh Freeze as his greatest coaching influences.
Coach Kotte had this to say, “Nampa Christian is my home and I am blessed to be part of the family here - I look at this as a lifetime calling. I'm looking forward to working with the players, parents, staff, community and alumni to build something very special that will glorify God and further His Kingdom. We want to become the leading football program in the Treasure Valley.”
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Homecoming week is coming up fast! The festivities will begin next Monday, October 3rd. We have many activities planned to bring the Nampa Christian community together. These activities unite our student body from ECC to 12th Grade, and the community. Participation is a great way to show your support for the school! The theme for this year is ‘Around the World’.
Please see our Homecoming page with detailed information about each day. Monday through Friday will include special dress up themes for students at all campuses. The week will culminate with Friday’s special events and a banquet for the high school seniors on Saturday.On Friday, our homecoming parade will leave Lion’s Park at 2pm. Floats will head down Horton Ave. to the elementary parking lot (parade route). Do you own a classic car? We would love to include you in our parade. Please contact Mr. E to make arrangements. We also invite you to come, line the streets and show your Trojan pride! The elementary parking lot will be closed during the parade. Please park at either Lion’s Park or the empty lot east of the ECC. Do not park on Horton. The elementary and ECC classes will line the parade route along Horton. If you utilize the pick-up line at the elementary, please note you will not have access to the parking lot until 2:30pm.
Attention middle school parents: Mr. Kmiecik is looking for a volunteer to coordinate a middle school float. Please contact him directly to volunteer. There will be one unified float for middle school.
After the parade, there will be a pep rally in the stands at the football field. Parents and students are all invited to join in the fun. The concession stand will be open! Monday's newsletter will provide detailed information on how this will affect elementary students.
The homecoming court will be crowned at 6:30 pm on Campbell Field. Kickoff will follow at 7 pm with the Trojans battling the Melba Mustangs. There will also be a post-game bonfire for high school students.
High school students will hold their banquet on Saturday at 7 pm in the cafeteria at the secondary campus. The ASB officers have planned an amazing night! The evening includes a catered dinner, a game of Hare and Hounds and desserts from around the world. Formal wear is optional for the banquet. Students must adhere to the dress code in the High School Handbook.
Again, check out the Homecoming page for details about each day. If you haven’t already, like our Facebook page for more updates. Please join us in making this a memorable homecoming!
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There’s a new excitement in the air for students at Nampa Christian Elementary School fueled by one thing: their new playground. The two play areas at the school are now equipped with a turf surface to keep the mud away.
Thanks to a generous lead gift by the Crawford family, along with substantial contributions from a group of Nampa Christian supporters, Nampa Christian will hold a special ceremony and balloon launch on Wednesday, May 18th to dedicate the new playground on the Elementary campus at 505 W. Orchard Ave. in Nampa. The dedication ceremony will take place at 10:10 a.m. officially naming the playground Crawford Playground.“Crawford Playground is a blessing to all current and future Nampa Christian families.” Shared Nampa Christian Superintendent Dr. Greg Wiles. “This playground will provide additional fun to an excellent educational experience. We are honored for our donors and the hard work will contribute to our students' enjoyment for years to come.”Nampa Christian Schools would like to thank all those who donated their time and resources for this project. Countless hours have been spent over the past two months including two all-day workdays. Helpers from Grandparents to current students took part in the work.Donors
Terry and Wanda CrawfordSimon and Krisha Vander WoudeBobby and Krista JordanContractors
Rocky Mountain Turf & Play - Robert HowardSonntag Company - Jeremiah WebbPanoramia Contruction - Jeff MillichGreen River Services - Jon HenneBrushworks - Keith SmithBusiness Volunteers
Green River Services - Jon HenneTaylor Drywall - Marc TaylorBurk Tractors - James Tidey & Andrew VollackFirst Choice Auto - Todd GoodeHeritage Construction - Simon de JongPro Paving - Chad LeggettVolunteers
James TideyAndrew VolackMarc TaylorJon HenneJeff PierceKen WalshPete JohansonDebi SmithKyle BerksonThe Wiles FamilyThe Johnson FamilyJulie VermillionKendall ThomasLes PetersonMike and Braden O'ConnerSandy SkogsbergLyndon SkogsbergJim EnglarTeresa KnudsenPlayground Equipment Painters
Keziah GliddenOlivia CervantesKennedy LacyElla de JongTaylor PelkeyKami GlinskiAvery WilesDesiree WilesCommunity Service Student Volunteers
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The Nampa Golf Commission and Mayor Henry awarded $12,500 in scholarships to five college-bound students thanks to the 28 golf teams that participated in the annual Nampa Mayor’s Golf Tournament Friday and the 28 businesses and organizations sponsoring holes. This event raises money for Summer Youth Golf programs in Nampa, Mayor’s Teen Council and provides scholarships to high school senior golf students.The following high school seniors received $2,500 scholarships:- Jacob Carson, Columbia High School, plans to attend Boise State University.
- Mallory DeFord, Skyview High School, plans to attend Brigham Young University.
- Casey Klauser, Nampa Christian High School, plans to attend University of Idaho.
- Parker Johnson, Nampa Christian High School, plans to attend Idaho State University.
- Taylor Fouts, Nampa Christian High School, plans to attend Northwest Nazarene University.
Major tournament sponsors were: Texas Roadhouse, CapEd Credit Union, Republic Services, Saint Alphonsus, Del Taco, Mountain West Bank and Primary Health Medical Group. There were 28 hole sponsors.The Nampa Mayor’s Golf Tournament has raised over $114,500 for scholarships and youth golf programs during the 14 years it has been held. -
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In remembrance of Daniel Waterman Shannon, NCS Class of 2010, a sycamore tree was recently planted at Nampa Christian High School. A gift from T-O Engineers, the tree honoring Daniel is marked with a plaque and located in a picnic area outside the cafeteria doors. Daniel, a University of Idaho student, died unexpectedly January 23, 2015, of natural causes. NCHS Classmate, Ashley Crooks, wrote of Daniel: “|DAN SHAN| Everyone loved Daniel. He was kind, funny, hard-working, smart, athletic, and though he was pretty quiet, it would only take a little bit of love to break him out of his shell. Class of 2010 was a tight knit group, we were like a family and I could easily say Daniel was a favorite among the group. Dan Shan, you will be greatly missed my friend.”Daniel is survived by parents, Eric & Laura Shannon of Caldwell, and siblings Carolyn Shannon, Muriel Shannon (NCS, Class of 2012), and Caleb Shannon (NCS, Class of 2013). -
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