The North Valley Christian Academy (NVCA) is a

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, independent Lutheran school located in north

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, United States. NVCA is affiliated with the

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(LCMS). The academy is accredited by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA),

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(ACSI), and

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. NVCA operates a preschool, lower school, middle school, high school, and international student program.

History

Originally affiliated with Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem, AZ, North Valley Christian Academy (NVCA) began as Cross of Christ Christian School, opening its doors in August of 2005. In 2010, ties were severed with Cross of Christ, and NVCA emerged as an independent, self-owned and operated Lutheran school in affiliation with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) system for schools throughout the United States. NVCA relocated from the church campus to temporary facilities in 2013. After several years of fundraising, the NVCA Board of Directors purchased two parcels of land located just south of Anthem. On September 19, 2016, NVCA broke ground on the south parcel, and construction of its current facilities began. The north parcel was held and reserved for future development, with plans of expansion to include an early childhood development center at a later date. NVCA opened its newly constructed campus on August 16, 2017. In 2024, NVCA opened a high school building on the same campus. The building holds a unique dual purpose black box theater and lecture hall that serves as two classrooms. Nate Kretzmann served as the Executive Director from 2010 to 2018 and was replaced by Head of School Chris Schoenleb. NVCA is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, education organization. The school is operated and governed independently by an elected board of directors.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

NVCA's high school competes in Division 1A of the

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(AIA) * Fall sports: Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Soccer, Spirit Line * Winter sports:

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, Sprit Line * Spring sports:

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State Championships

Men's Basketball 2021, 2023, Spirit Line 2024

References

External links

* {{official website, http://www.northvalleyca.org Private elementary schools in Arizona Private middle schools in Arizona Lutheran schools in Arizona Educational institutions established in 2011 Schools affiliated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Schools in Phoenix, Arizona 2011 establishments in Arizona