August 23, 2026
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Read update →Learning with truth. Living with purpose.
A Christ-centered K-12 education where students learn to think biblically, grow in Christlike character, and serve others with excellence — right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
K-12One school, one biblical worldview, every grade.
AbekaStructured, proven curriculum with biblical integration.
Est. 2022Serving families in Galax and Grayson County.
Church PartneredA partner ministry with Haven of Rest Bible Church.
News
Latest Updates
Recent news and announcements from Galax Christian School.
Our Mission
Partnering to raise servant-leaders for the glory of God.
Galax Christian School exists to partner with families and the church in raising up servant-leaders to know, love, and serve God — integrating biblical truth with all learning, cultivating Christlike character through Spirit-filled living, and equipping students to fulfill the Great Commission for the glory of God.
Partner ministry with Haven of Rest Bible Church
2757 Fishers Gap Road, Galax, Virginia
"We Exist to Fulfill the Great Commission."
Our Core Commitments
Six commitments that shape every school day.
Partnership in discipleship, Spirit-filled servant leadership, love for God, growth in Christlike character, discernment through a biblical worldview, and excellence for God's glory.
01
Offer Partnership
We partner with families and the church, recognizing that discipleship is a shared responsibility.
02
Develop Leaders
We equip students to lead and serve others, empowered by the Holy Spirit for God's purposes.
03
Cultivate Love
We guide students in growing in love for God through a deep and personal relationship with Him.
04
Pursue Growth
We guide students to continually grow in reflecting the character of Christ.
05
Discern Truth
We train students to think biblically, discern truth, and respond with biblical wisdom.
06
Exemplify Excellence
We challenge students to pursue excellence in all things, doing all for the glory of God.
Who We Are
A school designed to shape conviction, character, and competence.
A K-12 Christian school in Grayson County, just outside the city of Galax, built on a clearly biblical worldview.
"To transform our world by inspiring leadership that thinks biblically, excels academically, and lives passionately to transform lives."
Opened in September 2022 to give families strong academics within a deeply Christian learning environment.
What families can expect
- Bible-centered instruction that connects learning to truth and purpose.
- A disciplined classroom culture built for growth, attention, and character.
- Leadership development that reaches the spiritual, mental, and physical life of students.
- A close partnership between school, church, and home.
Curriculum
Abeka curriculum with biblical integration, structure, and steady review.
Galax Christian School uses Abeka to support teacher-led classrooms, clear learning progression, and a Christian worldview across subjects.
01
Teacher-led structure
Lesson plans, teacher editions, and guided instruction help keep each school day clear and well paced.
02
Spiral review
Students revisit important ideas regularly so skills stay fresh and learning builds from simple to more complex.
03
Christian perspective
Subjects are taught with biblical truth in view so students grow in both knowledge and conviction.
School Life
A day in the life at GCS.
Real moments from our students — volleyball nights, project fairs, the spring program, and graduation day.
Watch GCS in action
The choir in worship
A first grader recites “The Secret”
Admissions
Three simple steps to join the GCS family.
Most families start with a visit. Come see a school day, meet the teachers, and ask every question you have.
1
Schedule a visit
Call or text 276.237.1804 to see the campus and a real school day in action.
2
Submit your application
The online application takes about ten minutes. Only your student's name is required to start.
3
Talk through tuition & aid
We'll walk through tuition, discounts, and scholarships personally with your family.
Why parents start here
For families looking for biblical formation, academic direction, and real partnership.
- Small-school attention with a K-12 scope.
- Tuition support and scholarship pathways for many families.
- Direct phone, text, and email access for questions.
Affiliations
We are fully accredited!
We are fully accredited!
Tuition & Affordability
A Christian education your family can actually afford.
We believe in the value of Christian education for each child — and we work with every family to make it possible.
$375 / month
what the average family actually invests, first child
The true cost of a GCS education is far more than what families pay. Through the generosity of our donors and our scholarship programs, the average family invests about $375 a month for their first child, ten months a year.
Every family's situation is different — ask about rates for additional children. We will prayerfully consider each family's commitment along with the scholarships we can provide; the best next step is a conversation.
Discounts & scholarships
- Family pricing for additional children — ask us about sibling rates.
- The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarship is available to students entering kindergarten or first grade, or leaving public school.
- Our Student Scholarship Fund, through The Children's Tuition Fund, helps students attend every year.
Family Information Center
Everything families need, one click away.
Calendars, uniforms, forms, and policies — open what you need, skip what you don't.
2026-2027 School Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 24 | First Day of School |
| August 24 | Family Orientation/Fun Night |
| September 4 | Shop Class 1 |
| September 7 | Labor Day — No School |
| September 9 | High School Leadership Lunch — Mitch Smith |
| September 11 | Shop Class 2 |
| September 12 | Europe Trip Chocolate Sale at Walmart |
| September 21 | Life Skills at Briarpatch with Martin Warr (tentative) |
| September 21 | Shop Class 3 |
| September 22 | GCS Parent Café 8:10-9:00 am — Muffins & Coffee — Host: Sarah Torres |
| September 25 | Life Skills — Performance Horses |
| October 1 | Dismiss at 2:00 pm for Pastor Appreciation |
| October 2 | No School — Pastor Appreciation |
| October 12 | High School Leadership Lunch — Trenton Miller |
| October 13 | GCS Parent Café 8:10-9:00 am — Waffle Buffet |
| October 19 | Shop Class 4 |
| October 23 | Twin County Airport |
| October 24 | High School Chocolate Sale at Walmart |
| October — TBA | Life Skills — Watson Tire (tentative) |
| October 28 | Girls Devotional — Valorie Quesenberry |
| October 30 | Christian Heroes Day |
| November 6 | Parent/Student Volleyball Tournament |
| November 13 | Life Skills — Sourdough Bread with Ashley Albright |
| November 16 | Shop Class 5 |
| November 20 | GCS Thanksgiving Program/Fun Night — student attendance required |
| November 24-27 | Thanksgiving — No School |
| December 7-8 | No School — Christmas Drive-Through |
| December 14 | Shop Class 6 |
| December 18 | Christmas Party — Dismiss at 1:00 pm |
| December 21-January 3 | Christmas Break — No School |
| January 4-13 | Priority Enrollment |
| January 14 | Open Enrollment |
| January 15 | High School Leadership Lunch — Mylon Albright |
| January 22 | GCS Parent Café 8:10-9:00 am — Muffins & Coffee — Host: Heather Evans |
| January 22 | Shop Class 7 |
| January 22 | “Look-Alike Day” — Dress like a GCS teacher |
| January 29-February 1 | Central Pennsylvania Youth Convention — excused absence for students attending |
| February 2 | Day 100 Celebration |
| February 5 | No School — Teachers Convention |
| February 11-13 | Europe Trip Valentine Fundraiser |
| February 15 | GCS Leadership Lunch with Trenton Miller |
| February 19 | GCS Family Game Night |
| February 26 | Shop Class 8 |
| March 5-8 | No School — SVYC |
| March 9 | No School — K-2 only |
| March 17-24 | Standardized Testing |
| March 25 | Grandparents Day |
| March 26 | Good Friday — No School |
| March 29 | Easter Monday — No School (Flex Day) |
| April 2 | Neon Day — Julie Thompson |
| April 2 | Shop Class 9 |
| April 7 | Parents and Pastors Tea at 8:30 am |
| April 12-19 | Spring Break — No School |
| April 22 | Happy 5th Birthday, GCS! |
| April 23-24 | Fine Arts Festival — Harrisburg, PA (tentative) |
| April 30 | Shop Class 10 |
| May 6 | GCS Flower Fundraiser |
| May 7 | GCS Flower Fundraiser |
| May 7 | Teacher Appreciation Day |
| May 7 | Color the Teacher Day — Jennie Haynes |
| May 10 | Partnership Dinner |
| May 13 | Missions Program/Fellowship Evening — student attendance required |
| May 14 | No School (tentative) |
| May 20 | Friends and Family Chapel at 8:30 am — student attendance required |
| May 20 | Last Day of School |
| May 20 | Graduation at 7:00 pm — student attendance required |
| May 24 | Leave for Europe |
Flex Days are scheduled days off that may be used as snow make-up days if needed. Founders Day Auction: date to be announced.
School Uniforms
All students
Navy blue polo shirt. K-7 may wear short or long sleeve polos (no cap sleeves). Grades 8-12 must wear long sleeve polos.
Girls
Khaki or denim skirts that go below the knee (not to the knee), full and not form-fitting, in good condition with no slits. Khaki, the typical dark blue or dark gray denim color, or a lighter blue are permissible.
Boys
Khaki or denim long pants — no shorts, no tears, no skinny jeans. A belt is required. Khaki or the typical dark blue or dark gray denim colors.
Shoes
A casual, comfortable loafer, flat, or sandal is preferred. Tennis shoes in nice condition may be worn.
GCS logo polo
Each student needs one long sleeve polo embroidered with the GCS logo, worn to chapel and special events. Embroidery is available at Embroideryville in Galax for about $5 per shirt — they also sell navy polos.
Where to buy
Navy polos: Walmart, Old Navy, French Toast, Amazon, The Children's Place. Skirts: Amazon, Modest Apparel USA, Main Street Exchange, Kosher Casual, French Toast — or homemade. If you have trouble finding skirts, let us know how we can help.
See the Student Handbook for full dress expectations.
School Forms (current families)
New to GCS? Start with the application below — these forms come after acceptance.
Fill these out online. All students must submit up-to-date immunization records.
- Field Trip PermissionOnline
Student Handbook
We value a biblical worldview, and our Student Handbook gives guidelines for appropriate Christian behavior in the classroom. The handbook is a guide — final authority and interpretation belong to the Principal and School Board.
View the Handbook (PDF)School Supply List
We are blessed that Ballard Realty has provided most of the supply list for each student. Additional items needed per student:
- One ream of copy paper
- Special or decorative pens, pencils, thumbtacks, and simple desk decorations (desk space is limited — please avoid clutter)
- Two small square boxes of Kleenex
- A Bible (King James Version) that can be left at school
- A water bottle to be left at school
Directions to Campus
2757 Fishers Gap Road, Galax, Virginia 24333 — directly behind Haven of Rest Bible Church.
From the city of Galax
Take Route 89 south to Edmonds Road. Turn right on Edmonds Road. The school is one mile down on your right.
From North Carolina or the Blue Ridge Parkway
Take Route 89 north to Edmonds Road. Turn left on Edmonds Road. The school is one mile down on your right.
Open in Google MapsOur Team
Teachers and leaders who know your child by name.
Classroom experience, ministry perspective, and local roots — serving together with the school board.
Meet the team
Carrie Grubbs
Administrator
Serves the school with leadership, education, and missions experience.
Pastor David Spivey
Pastoral Leadership · Board
Supports chapel, Bible teaching, church partnership, and school leadership as part of the board.
Anthony Paulus
Bible & PE Teacher
Supports students through Bible teaching, physical education, and daily discipleship.
Bre Grubbs
Elementary Teacher
Supports young learners with Christ-centered classroom care and foundational instruction.
Darla Hausman
Elementary Teacher
Supports young learners with attentive, Christ-centered classroom instruction.
Julie Thompson
Junior High Teacher
Guides junior high students with focused instruction, care, and steady classroom leadership.
Jennie Haynes
Elementary Teacher
Brings decades of classroom, missions, and student encouragement experience.
Rita Key
Math & Science Tutor
Supports students with strong math, biology, physics, and academic experience.
Mitch Smith
Board Member
Supports the mission of the school through steady leadership and community investment.
Mylon Albright
Board Member
Serves the school with board leadership and a heart for Christ-centered education.
Matthew LaRaviere
Board Member
Helps strengthen the school through oversight, encouragement, and long-term support.
Apply
Start your application.
Submitting this form sends your information straight to the school office. Only Student Name is required — fill in whatever else you can.
Open the application form
Fields marked with * are required. Questions? Call 276.237.1804 or email GalaxChristianSchool@gmail.com.
Schedule a Visit
Come see a school day for yourself.
The best way to know if GCS is right for your family is to visit. Call, text, or email — we'd love to show you around.
The fastest way to schedule a campus visit or ask a question.
We reply to admissions questions as quickly as we can.
Directly behind Haven of Rest Bible Church. Directions above in the Family Information Center.
Support GCS
Give a child an education built on truth.
Friends and families like yours make a Christ-centered education possible in Galax. Every gift helps us serve local families and fulfill the Great Commission.
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New for 2027
Turn Your Tax Dollars Into Christian Education
What if you could help Galax Christian School without increasing what you already expect to pay in federal taxes?
Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible taxpayers may give up to $1,700 through the new federal scholarship program and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.
Would you rather send that $1,700 to the IRS—or use it to help provide Christian education right here in our community?
We are looking for our first 100 partners—and you can sign up today. Through the official giving page, you can schedule your contribution now or set up payments so your 2027 giving is already planned.
Will you be one of our first 100?
Make your tax dollars count for Christian education at Galax Christian School.
Imagine what 100 people could do
$170,000
100 people × $1,700 = $170,000 for GCS students and families.