From Pastor John

A Message from Pastor John….

Welcome back!!! I trust you had a great, relaxing summer filled with fun memories for your family. I know that for me personally, the summer was great, but I am thrilled that all of the students are back on campus. As of this writing, we have just completed our first week of school, and it has been a very good week. I would like to thank all of the teachers, students, parents and staff for your part in that.

If you have been around AVCS, you will notice some changes in our staffing and even in the way we do some things. I am excited about these changes and believe that they will continue to strengthen our school. This year we have four new teachers that you will hear more about in coming newsletters. They are: Rebecca Rodgers – P.E., Kirstin Vlodica – Spanish, Tyler Vlodica – Math & Science, and Julie Wanis – Latin. Chances are your student has at least one of these new teachers.

As we begin a new school year, I would like to present you with a challenge – challenge your student. You can be assured that their teachers will do their best to challenge them, but as a parent you know your child best and what it is that they are capable of doing. Encourage them to do their best in everything they do. Colossians 3:17 tells us, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Our motto at Apple Valley Christian is, “Training Christian leaders committed to excellence”, and we consider it an honor to work with your student toward that goal. I believe that true excellence takes place as we do things for Christ and His glory (Colossians 3:23). With that in mind, it is my prayer that we would have an excellent year!

All for His Glory!


John Richart
Pastor of School Administration