We are living in a time that some have coined the Second Great Awakening in Christian Education.

The continual erosion of Biblical values has left an unprecedented number of Christian parents in search of an educational partner they can trust. For over 60 years, Dayton Christian School has humbly embraced God's call to meet this need as the only Biblically-based, discipleship school in Greater Dayton. 

Much like in Noah's day, we've accepted the challenge to be bold in our faith and provide a refuge for families wanting to join in our missions, but we know time is of the essence. In the past five years, DCS' commitment to biblical truth has attracted hundreds of new students and the interest isn't slowing. 

Our ability to partner with Christian families is at risk despite the growing interest. Our facilities are reaching capacity and we don't want to deny an educational opportunity that could change a child's life for eternity. The call that rang out in Genesis 7 still holds true today: He is calling us to stand apart from the world and use the resources He has given us to allow others to do the same. 

Our Need

Enrollment at Dayton Christian School has increased more than 75 percent in five years. This growth places greater demand on our campus’ space. An earlier facility feasibility study estimated that we could grow up to 1,500 students, but did not consider the demand we would face in needs outside the classroom. We lack the square footage for critical extracurricular needs including chapel, physical education, fine arts, and athletic programming.

A portion of our physical education classes take place in a faux gym that takes up 4,000-square-feet of educational space. The construction of an auxiliary gym would allow this space to be used as four more classrooms to meet enrollment projections for the next five to 10 years.

We also have a need to invest in a home track and soccer/football field for our athletic program. Currently, students drive up to 20 minutes away for practices and home games. This places student safety at risk and weakens our ability to grow as a community. Excellence in facilities – such as athletic fields – is extremely important given that up to 80 percent of our high school student body participates in the program each year.

 

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GENESIS 7 CAMPAIGN PROJECTS
Total Cost: $7 million

 

10,500-Square-Foot Auxiliary Gym

Cost: $4 Million

 

Academic space for physical education

Additional competition and practice space for athletics

Dedicated area for theater productions

Enhanced 2,700-square-foot weight room

 

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Home Athletic Field

Cost: $3 Million

 

A full-size athletic field* to allow soccer, football, and track to train at home.

Outdoor space aimed at building community by eventually hosting games on campus.

*Cost covers Phase 1: Field, track, drainage and fence. Phase 2 (lighting) and Phase 3 (bleachers, press box, and restrooms) will be an additional investment.

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Join us in the mission to inspire students to discover their God-given potential, become life-long learners, and stand on God's absolute truth.

STATS/QUICK FACTS

Largest private school in Dayton

2020-2021: 45% of building capacity

2024-2025: 80% of building capacity

76% PreK-12 enrollment increase past 5 years

115% PreK-Grade 4 enrollment increase in past 5 years

1,275 PreK-12 enrollment for 2024-2025

1,500 Enrollment capacity in current facility

7 classrooms created when performance center is built (5 classrooms from faux gym; 2 classroom from weigh room move)

20 minute drive time for student athletes to practice facilities (increasing safety concerns)

80% high school students who participate in athletics

28 school districts represented in DC student body

 

 

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