Ron Pettigrew Christian School
Ron Pettigrew Christian School (RPCS) is an accredited, K-12 Christian school in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. RPCS is affiliated with the ACSI, and uses BC curriculum. It is governed by a board elected by the Dawson Creek Community Christian Education Society.
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| Address | |
1761 110th Avenue , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 55.7494°N 120.2532°W |
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| School type | Christian School |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Superintendent | Dianne Tower |
| Grades | Kindergarten - Grade 12 |
| Enrollment | 50 (2018 - 2019) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Purple, Gold, and Black |
| Team name | Lions |
| Website | www |
The school was started by a group of parents who wanted a school that was interdenominational. The parents chose the name, Ron Pettigrew, a coach/teacher/principal at Bethel Christian School(now named Mountain Christian School). Ron Pettigrew was killed in a car accident in 1988, along with five members of the senior boys basketball team.[1] Before the accident, the school was known as Bethel Christian School, but in 1989 RPCS moved to its own building. In 1992, it built the facility it currently uses. In 2019, the school closed permanently and ceased operations. In 2022, Mountain Christian School expanded moved their high school to the former RPCS building
Mission statement
A place to learn and grow in Character, Competence, Contribution, and Christ-likeness. Ron Pettigrew Christian School is dedicated to providing a friendly and safe atmosphere for student learning and enjoyment.
Academics
Accredited with BC Ministry of Education
Sports
In the school's inaugural year (1989-1990), despite not having a gymnasium (a gym was added in 2008), the high-school girls basketball team won the BC provincial championship. They would repeat that victory in 1991 with a record of 31–3. The same girls won the provincial title as Bethel Christian School in 1989. The team played all over Western Canada and made headlines as they "Turned Tragedy Into Inspirational Fire." The members of the team were: Jeanette Bailey, Heather Bailey, Susan Stanley, Allison Casseleman, Christy Wiebe, Danette Blouin, Diane Henderson, Paige Huzel, and Jody Eldridge. The team was coached by John Bailey and Joanne Haukenfrers.
The high school boys basketball team placed second in provincials in 1992, followed by 3rd and 5th-place finishes in the following years. In 2016, the Senior Boys basketball team won BC 1A provincials.[2]
Building
Ron Pettigrew Christian School is expanding their current building with the addition of five new classrooms and a large common area.
In 2013-2014 a new playground was added. The updated structure replaced the wooden jungle gym, creating a fun, safe area. The school closed in 2019, and RPCS ceased operations in Dawson Creek. In 2022, the building was sold to an anonymous buyer and was donated to Mountain Christian School who now occupies the building for their high school classes
References
- "Prince George Digitization | PG Newspapers". pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
- Tsumura, Howard. "Ron Pettigrew B.C. single-A champions! Some 28 years after namesake dies in fiery crash, daughter, grandson help Lions deliver title | The Province". Retrieved 2016-05-12.