ABOUT COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Faith. Knowledge. Purpose.
For more than 40 years, Country Christian School has partnered with families to provide a Christ-centered education where students are known, encouraged, and challenged to grow.
Our History
For more than 40 years, Country Christian School has been committed to providing quality education grounded in a biblical worldview.
What began with a desire to provide families with a Christ-centered educational option has grown into a close-knit school community serving students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
At CCS, we believe education is about more than academics. We desire to help students develop a love for learning, grow in their relationship with Christ, build meaningful relationships, and discover the gifts God has given them.
Through the years, programs and traditions have grown, but our purpose remains the same: partnering with families to educate and encourage the whole child—academically, spiritually, socially, and personally.
Our school was started in 1982 when Mrs. Florence Gause (also known as “Flo”) started a preschool in her home. Prior to this time, she was involved in teaching Sunday School and directing Vacation Bible School at Fruitvale Community Church, which is now Riverlakes Community Church. These experiences drew her to teaching and she desired to provide old-fashioned learning, with up-to-date style.
In 1970, Mrs. Gause began teaching at Carden School where she taught for ten years. During her time there, she had a growing desire to have her own school. In 1982 , she started a small preschool in her home for 6 four-year-old children. The following year, she substitute taught at Carden; and in 1983, with help of her daughter, Patty, and daughter-in-law, LeaAnn, The Little Country Christian School was born. The first school had 18 children and by the end of that year, there were 29 students at LCCS.
Flo and her husband, Bob, started plans to build a school on the Gause property when they discovered the property on Dean Avenue was for sale. It seemed to be God’s perfect place to have a loving “country school” to plant seeds of faith, hope and knowledge of Jesus Christ; and we’ve been here ever since.
In 1994, Mrs. Gause incorporated the elementary school to a non-profit organization under the name of Country Christian School, with hopes of expanding the school through sixth grade. With diligent prayers and hard work her vision came true. It was only appropriate that the Lord would end the 20th Century by starting the 1999 school year of Country Christian School with its first sixth grade class of nine students. We were so proud and counted it a blessing as we blasted off the 21st Century with our first graduating sixth grade class in June of 2000. 2011 marked the first graduating 8th grade class.
God is good and we give Him the praise and the glory for the things He has done for His school here at Country Christian School.
OUR MISSION
To provide a Christ-centered education that equips students with a strong academic foundation, a biblical worldview, and a desire to use their God-given abilities for His purpose.
FAITH
Growing in biblical truth and a personal relationship with Christ.
KNOWLEDGE
Building a strong academic foundation and a lifelong love of learning.
PURPOSE
Encouraging students to discover and develop their God-given abilities.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Rooted in Biblical Truth
At Country Christian School, our faith isn't simply one part of the school day—it is the foundation of everything we do.
Biblical truth is integrated throughout academics, relationships, discipline, service, and everyday school life. We desire for students to see every area of learning through a Christ-centered worldview and to understand that God has uniquely created them for His purposes
What Makes CCS Different
WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Academics, faith, character, creativity, friendships, and service all play a role in student growth.
SMALL-SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Students are known, valued, and encouraged by teachers and staff who genuinely care about them.
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
We believe parents and school, work best together as we encourage and educate each child.
CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION
Biblical truth and a Christian worldview are woven throughout the educational experience.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Mrs. Jennifer Frey
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Kristin Garcia
VICE PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Gayle Pierucci
ADMIN SUPPORT
A note from our Principal
At Country Christian School, our staff and teachers are committed to serving Jesus Christ by providing each child with a quality education, personal instruction, and an abundance of love and prayer. Every teacher genuinely loves and treasures the children entrusted to our care and desires to know, encourage, and serve each student personally.
We are blessed with a dedicated team that strives daily to create a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow academically and spiritually. At Country Christian School, we truly could not ask for better teachers and staff.