Gaston Christian School

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Our mission: Prepare People, Teach Truth, Glorify God. Gaston Christian School, Inc.

was founded in 1979 by a group of seven pastors and Christian parents who sought to establish a school that emphasized academic excellence and spiritual growth in a God-honoring environment. Planning began in the school's first year, leading to its opening in 1980 with 105 students in grades K-9, hosted by Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. A preschool program for three- and four-year-olds w

as launched in 1985. In August 1991, an additional campus opened in the Belmont/Mount Holly area at Catawba Heights Baptist Church. By 1994, the school expanded to grade ten at the former Sacred Heart College, adding grades 11 and 12 in subsequent years to provide a complete college-preparatory program. The acquisition of 54 acres in March 1999 marked a significant growth phase, culminating in the construction of new facilities. In August 2006, all elementary students transitioned to a new building on the Lowell campus, followed by grades 6-12 in 2008. The Fine Arts Center was completed during the 2018-2019 school year, and a Student Life Center (central campus cafeteria) was completed during the 2022-2023 school year, which began serving lunches in August 2023. Gaston Christian School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, and several recognized organizations, including the North Central Association and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredit it. The school is also approved by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction. In January 2022, five pastors from Shelby churches met with the school administration to discuss the need for a Christian school in the Shelby area. Elizabeth Baptist Church agreed to host the Shelby Campus, which opened on August 11, 2022, for preschool through fourth grade. In December 2023, Gaston Christian School purchased the former Central School in Kings Mountain, commencing renovations in January 2024. Classes began in the new location on August 13, 2024. Today, Gaston Christian School (with campuses in Gastonia and Kings Mountain) serves over 1,300 students from PK4 to grade 12.

06/04/2026

Thinking of a future at Gaston Christian School? Preschool is a great place to start! Now enrolling, Preschool 3’s.

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06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Gaston Christian School’s newest Eagle Scout! 🦅

We're proud to celebrate Cooper Sass’s remarkable achievement—earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. For his Eagle Project, he dreamed big and left a lasting legacy at Rocky Branch Park. After meeting with the trail coordinator, he planned, organized, and led the construction of a beautiful new observation deck and a children’s obstacle course, raising nearly $8,000 and rallying over 500 volunteer hours from Scouts, friends, family, and community supporters.

The project wasn't without its challenges—like transporting 12 tons of materials over half a mile into the park! But his leadership and determination made it happen. Even after the work was done, he generously donated the remaining funds back to the park to support future improvements.

His dedication caught the eye of the Belmont tourism department, which featured his project in a recent article about Rocky Branch Park. Check it out here: https://historicbelmont.com/new-enhancements-make-rocky-branch-park-a-must-ride-trail-near-charlotte/

Thank you for inspiring us all and for making such a meaningful difference in our community. We’re so proud of you! 👏

06/01/2026

Gold & Trifecta Award

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and accomplished by high school students. It honors young women who identify an issue in their community and dedicate at least 80 volunteer hours designing and executing sustainable community projects that address said local or global issue.

Earning the Gold Award sets you apart for college admissions, scholarships, internships, and careers, and can even earn you a higher entry rank into the military. As a high school senior, you can also apply for the Girl Scout Gold Award College Scholarship and be able to wear GS cords or a sash/ stole during graduation.

Bailey is being recognized as a Senior-level Girl Scout who will be bridging to Ambassador in May with Troop 20023. Bailey completed her Girl Scout Gold Award with the project "Stress Less," which focused on creating a location that students and the community could visit to decompress and use their 5 senses, along with sensory tools to help manage stress, anxiety, expectations, and the pressures we deal with day to day. Also available to those who just want to rest and pray. It is a beautiful outdoor classroom space. She also partnered with the school's guidance department to provide mindfulness workshops and ongoing mental health resources for the student body.

Bailey has shown leadership throughout her 10 years in Girl Scouts. She earned her GS Bronze Award as a Junior with a project focused on hunger, providing birthday blessing kits to food banks during COVID. She earned her GS Silver Award as a Cadette by building benches and rest areas for playgrounds, as well as a prayer area, at a local school. Now she culminates with her GS Gold Award, which is equal to the Boy Scout Eagle Award. Completing these time-consuming projects earns her the highest and rarest award, the Trifecta Award, which truly sets her apart in Girl Scouting and life.

Through the years, Bailey was a leader in academics, athletics, and community service. She is part of the Beta Club, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, Costume designer for Seussical, Golden Glove Award, All-State and All-Conference player, Top cookie seller for multiple years in Girl Scouts, and she mentors young athletes by tutoring, giving batting lessons, and helping coach team practices. Also, donations can go to the Ronald McDonald House and blessing bags for the NICU. She volunteers in VBS, the nursery, and preschool rooms at her local church, and so much more for her community.

Bailey, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see God’s plan for your future!

Proverbs 22:6 Joshua 1:9

Psalms 96:12 Jeremiah 29:11

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Gaston Christian student takes love of flying to new heights

05/28/2026

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2026/05/28/high-school-scholar-u-s--air-force-academy?cid=share_sms

Gaston Christian student takes love of flying to new heights Gaston Christian School student Rhett Cline says he fell in love with flying the moment his grandparents took him on his first discovery flight.