Monroe Christian School was established for the purpose of providing a school that would teach a way of life compatible with that held at home. The establishment of the Christian School rejects the secular philosophy that man is the center of the universe and acknowledges God as the Creator of all things. It establishes the Word of God as the plumb line for all learning. Monroe Christian School believes that our lives, as Christians, are lived within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ here on earth. This “world and life view” does not separate us from the present world, but helps us see it in the light of God’s Word as revealed to us by His Holy Spirit.
The instruction at Monroe Christian School is aimed at showing how to lead a life of service to God and our fellow man within the framework of the world in which we live.
The aim of Monroe Christian School is academic excellence in the tradition of both Christianity and education. Providing the best education within a Christian context is the goal of the leadership and staff at Monroe Christian School. Through texts, instruction, and staff members, the students are led to understand how the truths of the Kingdom differ from the world in which they live.
Monroe Christian School was founded in 1956 by a group of Christian men and women of the local Christian Reformed Church desiring to be obedient to the command of God to “train up children in the Lord.” The school started its first classes in a back room of the Christian Reformed Church. It quickly outgrew those facilities, so four acres of land were purchased and a four-classroom building was constructed at our present location on Main Street in Monroe. Growth of the student body continued through the 1960’s and 1970’s, so the school building was once again expanded; this time to eight classrooms. In the 1980’s the school added kindergarten to its well-established first through eighth-grade program. The early childhood education program (preschool) was added in 1989. In 1992, the school purchased an adjoining piece of property to accommodate even more growth. After more than 50 years, Monroe Christian School is still led and maintained by Christian men and women of several denominations who desire to give children the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education based upon the infallible and inspired Word of God – the Bible.
Monroe Christian School is a state-approved school serving Preschool through 8th grades. The school will be fully accredited by Christian Schools International, as well as the state of Washington in 2011.
Monroe Christian School – Seeking God, Seeking Wisdom, Seeking Opportunities.
Monroe Christian School is a Christ-centered community equipping God’s children for joyful service in His Kingdom.
Our Vision Statement
We at Monroe Christian School partner with Christian homes and churches to nurture and equip God’s children. We recognize that Jesus Christ is sovereign over all creation and has created each child with unique abilities, gifts, and talents. Our purpose is to develop and encourage growth in every area of their lives; spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically, according to God’s Word and relying on the Holy Spirit. Through this process, children will develop a Christian perspective of life that will enable them to critically weigh the issues of the day and lead them into faithful stewardship of God’s world and into a life of joyful service.
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Triune God We believe in one God who exists eternally as three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
God the Father We believe that God created and continues to uphold the world by His Word. We also believe that He is the exalted Lord of the universe and the Creator of all things. He gives life to all things and actively preserves His handiwork. In Christian education, the child comes to learn about the Creator God through His creation.
Jesus Christ We believe through Jesus Christ, the power of sin has been broken and we are reconciled to God through Him. Jesus calls us to the building of a Christian church, culture, and way of life. Therefore, it is the task of the Christian school to help our children build a biblical foundation for living.
Holy Spirit We believe the Holy Spirit renews our hearts to love God and our neighbors. He directs our understanding to know God, ourselves, and our world. It is through yielding to His counsel that we develop the Christian walk.
The Bible We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. God reveals Himself in the Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments. The Bible is the basis for all of our relationships, thoughts, and activities; therefore, the Scriptures are also our guide in the education of our children.
Man We believe man is created in the image of God to enjoy fellowship with his Creator. Man reflects, in his person and work, the excellence of his Maker.
