Waverly Christian School

🏀💙 That's a Wrap on WCS Basketball Camp! 💙🏀

What an incredible week of learning, growing, and having fun together!

This week, our campers learned the fundamentals of basketball while also discovering what it means to honor God through sports. From teamwork and perseverance to humility and giving our best effort, every drill and game was an opportunity to grow both as athletes and as followers of Christ.

We were proud to honor each camper with a certificate recognizing their hard work and growth throughout the week. It was so fun to see the confidence, skills, and sportsmanship that developed from Monday to Friday!

A huge thank you to Coach Ray, Coach Kruger, and Coach Joy for investing in these students—not only teaching the game of basketball, but also modeling Christlike character on and off the court.

🏀 And this is just the beginning! We are already looking forward to the WCS basketball season this year. If camp was any indication, it's going to be an exciting season filled with growth, teamwork, and opportunities to glorify God through athletics.

Thank you to all of our campers and families for making this week such a success. Go Lions! 💙🦁

🏀⛹️ We had a great first day of WCS Basketball Camp! ⛹️🏀

A big thank you to Coach Ray and Coach Kruger for leading this program. Campers learned the fundamentals of basketball while also discovering that how we play the game matters just as much as how well we play it.

Throughout the morning, our coaches connected sports with biblical truth, reminding students that we can honor God by giving our best, encouraging our teammates, showing humility, and competing with integrity.

It is so much fun watching students learn new skills, build friendships, and grow in confidence both on and off the court.

We're looking forward to another great week together and can't wait for our big scrimmage on Friday! 🏀💙

💙 Special Delivery from WCS!

One of our favorite traditions is underway!

This week, every WCS student is receiving a postcard from their teacher welcoming them to their classroom community for the new school year. We hope this small surprise reminds each student just how excited we are to have them back at Waverly Christian School!

Our teachers have been praying for and preparing for this school year. We can't wait to see our classrooms filled with smiling faces once again!

📸 Parents, we'd love to join in the excitement! When your student receives their postcard, snap a picture and share it in the comments below. We can't wait to see all of the excitement as we count down to the first day of school!

Here's to another year of learning, growing, serving, and walking with Christ together. The best is yet to come! 💙

Here are two equally excited Kindergartners!

💙 What a Great Weekend for WCS! 💙

This weekend was full of opportunities to connect with our community!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Waverly Heritage Days Parade and to those who stopped by our table at Revibe. We loved meeting new families, reconnecting with students, and sharing what God is doing at Waverly Christian School.

We are incredibly grateful for our students, families, and volunteers who represented WCS so well. Your willingness to serve our community is a blessing!

New This Year at WCS: Service Learning

This year, we're excited to introduce Service Learning for our 6th grade students!

At WCS, we believe education is about more than academic excellence alone. We want to help students develop a heart that reflects Christ—one that sees a need and is ready and willing to serve.

Mark 10:45 says:

"For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

Throughout the year, our 6th graders will find opportunities to serve both within WCS and throughout our community. Whether they're helping younger students, serving at their local church, volunteering in the community, or caring for those in need, they'll be learning that it is a joy to serve one another.

This is one more way we equip with absolute truth, empower with education, and engage the world!

Here are some of the reasons why people choose to join us at WCS. We can't wait for the school year!

If you would like to learn more, contact us at [email protected] and take a tour today!

Look for WCS at the Waverly Heritage Days Parade!

WCS students and families will join us as we walk in the Waverly Heritage Days Parade this Saturday to celebrate all that God is doing at Waverly Christian School!

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕤 Line up at 9:30 AM
📍 Behind the Sale Barn
🎉 Parade begins at 10:00 AM

We'll be handing out candy, sharing information about WCS, and spreading the word about our school with the community.

We'd love for you to see you at the parade and cheering on the WCS crew! If it's not too hot, maybe Lionel, our mascot, will make an appearance!

☀️ Today's the Day! WCS Summer Hangout! ☀️

We're excited to spend the afternoon with our WCS families today at Kids Kingdom!

📅 Today – Tuesday, June 30
🕛 Noon – 2:00 PM
📍 Kids Kingdom – Waverly - South shelter

Come enjoy a relaxed afternoon of fun, conversation, and community! This is a great opportunity for families to connect while the kids do the same! Several of our teachers will be there, and we'd love to catch up with you!

Feel free to invite friends, neighbors, and family. Whether you're part of WCS or simply interested in learning more about our school, everyone is welcome!

Parents are asked to stay and supervise their children throughout the event.

We can't wait to see you there as we continue building community and partnering with families to equip students with absolute truth, empower them through education, and engage the world for Christ. 💙💛

Today is the Last Day to Apply for Iowa's Education Savings Account (ESA)!

If you're considering a Christian education for your child, we encourage you to complete your ESA application today.

Even if you're still deciding what school is the best fit for your family, there is no penalty for applying and choosing not to use the funds. However, if you do not apply by today's deadline, you will not have access to ESA funds for the upcoming school year.

We still have openings in select grades, and summer tours are available! We'd love the opportunity to meet your family, answer your questions, and show you what is happening at WCS!

👉 Apply for the Iowa ESA today before the deadline.
https://iowa-households.withodyssey.com/login/

👉 Learn more about WCS or schedule a tour:
https://www.waverlychristian.com/admissions-process

We look forward to meeting you and partnering with your family!

WCS Summer Devotional

One of the greatest joys of Christian education is partnering with families not just during the school year, but throughout the year. While summer is a wonderful time to rest, travel, and make memories, it is also an opportunity to continue growing in our relationship with Christ.

Throughout the summer, our Bible teacher, Mr. Kruger, will share a short devotional to encourage our WCS families as we seek to keep Jesus at the center of our homes.

We pray these devotionals encourage meaningful conversations and strengthen your family's faith!

From Mr. Kruger -

John 15:4-5 NIV

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

So often we think we can do things on our own strength, relying on our own abilities to get us through. But here Jesus reminds us that without Him, we can do nothing with good, eternal impact without Him.

As we slip out of our normal routines for the summer, some may find more time for relaxing and having fun. Others may find themselves in an even busier time than during the school year. Whether we are busier or more free, if we lose this daily time with the Lord, we will find ourselves slipping back into unhealthy, unproductive rhythms and even non-Christ like character…

Regardless of whether your summer has been chill or crazy, we must continue to commit as a community to daily connection with Jesus. He is our strength, our comfort, and our helper. Commit to the rest of the summer as a family to spending time reading the Bible, praying, and worshipping together, staying connected with other believers, family, and friends to encourage each other as we pursue Jesus together.

Feel free to discuss these as a family or simply use them for yourself for self-reflection:

How has your summer been going so far? Is it busier than you thought it would be? More relaxed?

What can you do to carve out a dedicated time to seek Jesus every day? When do you have the most free time? What is something you do every day that you could add some time with Jesus before or after to get more time with Him?

Where have you been relying on your own strength when you need God to refresh you, help you, and begin relying on His strength instead? Keep in mind Jesus’ humble and loving invitation in Matthew 11:28-30.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

What are you excited for God to move in the rest of the summer?

What things has God given for you to look forward to? Comment below what your family talks about!