Read the latest issue of the PVCA Talon Student Newspaper.

Join us for a magical night where fathers and daughters will dance under twinkling lights, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Date: Saturday, March 8
Time: 6:00-9:00PM

Location: Pioneer Valley Christian Academy Athletic Center & Gymnasium located at:
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119

Come dressed in your most regal attire and be prepared for an evening of joy, laughter, and sweet moments. We can’t wait to share this special experience with you! 

2024 Giving Tuesday Schedule

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Author Megan Hill will visit and read her latest book,

Fritz and the Midnight Meetup, to grades Kindergarten – Grade 2

Tuesday, November 19

One by one, the children tiptoe down the stairs…

It’s midnight at the orphanage, and a group of children are sneaking to the kitchen to pray together. Would anyone else come too? they wonder. Night after night, more children join the fireside prayer meeting. But a bully named Fritz threatens to disrupt the group. When he sneaks down to scare the other children, will Fritz be the one who is surprised?

In this heartwarming story, readers will share the excitement as the boys and girls creep down the dark stairs, and they will feel the tension of the bully’s threats. But most of all they will discover the difference children can make when they pray together. Based on a true story from a German orphanage in 1860, Fritz and the Midnight Meetup celebrates the blessing of corporate prayer—and how children play a valuable part.

Purchase a signed copy of Fritz and the Midnight Meetup by clicking on the button below.

*Special PVCA price of $8.00. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 13.

Read the latest issue of the PVCA Talon Student Newspaper.

The Pioneer Valley Christian Academy junior class will host a tourney night on Friday, November 22,
Middle School 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM and High School 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

The event is open to PVCA friends, families, and area youth groups. Participating students MUST be in middle school and high school.

The PVCA concession stand will be open and selling chips, popcorn, candy, beverages and more!

Students who do not attend Pioneer Valley Christian Academy MUST fill out the below waiver or they will not be admitted into the building.

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll 

 PVCA has been recognized for student success in Advanced Placement program while broadening access. 

Massachusetts– College Board announced that Pioneer Valley Christian Academy has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning GOLD distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. 

PVCA had 93% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 80% of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 13% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams! 

• PVCA offers eight AP Courses 

• Nine sections are taught at PVCA 

• There are five PVCA teachers teaching AP

 “This is an incredible achievement for PVCA and an honor worth recognizing and celebrating. I’m so grateful for this school and for school leaders and educators who daily live out our school’s mission to know Truth, pursue academic excellence, and live with integrity.”- Mrs. Meredith O’Hara, PVCA Guidance Counselor

 “AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools that have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.” 

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is one of New England’s private Christian schools located in Springfield, MA. We offer students access to cutting-edge opportunities for intellectual, professional, and leadership development to address the increasingly complex challenges of a global society. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy stands apart from other outstanding schools in New England by combining an exceptional education with Christian faith.

 College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond. 

On Friday, October 11, PVCA will host Grandparents’ Day. If your child does not have a grandparent, they are permitted to have a special friend attend. Parents are not permitted to attend due to a lack of space/seating. However, parent volunteers are needed to help run the event. 

What Parents Need To Know About Grandparents’ Day Chapel

• Grandparents’ Day Chapel is Friday, October 11, 9:30-11:30AM
• Invitations will not be mailed out to grandparents. Please check your student’s backpack for a printed invitation on Thursday, September 26, or use the digital invites below.
• Register attending grandparents. See below.
• Questions? Contact Caroline Funchion at cfunchion@pvcama.org

LOWER SCHOOL – GRANDPARENTS’ DAY INVITATION &  REGISTRATION

Grandparent’s Day is Friday, October 11th. Grandparents of lower school (PK-Grade 5) students should arrive by 9:30AM to enjoy coffee and refreshments. The program will run from 10:00-11:15AM. There will be an all school early dismissal that day to allow for attending grandparents to spend the remainder of the day with their grandchildren. In an effort to streamline our pick-up time that day, please fill out the form in the link below no later than Wednesday, October 9

UPPER SCHOOL ONLY- HOMEROOM VISITS &  REGISTRATION

Grandparents of UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY – GRADES 6-12, have the option of arriving at 9:00AM to attend a homeroom visit where they will sit with their grandchildren and play a game of trivia.**

**We understand that all grandparents would love to visit their grandchild’s classroom, but unfortunately, this isn’t possible at this time due to limited space in the lower school classrooms. Since most upper school students do not participate in the Grandparents’ Day Chapel, we have arranged homeroom visits instead. This way, grandparents of upper school students can still enjoy some special time with their grandchild.

SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER: Designer Purse BINGO

Friday, November 15, 6:30PM

The PVCA Volunteer Organization, in partnership with the senior class, invites you to an evening of fun-filled bingo, decadent desserts, AND coffee. 100% of the profit will benefit the senior class missions trip.

Ticket includes bingo cards & dauber, one door prize raffle ticket, and a dessert assortment at each table, coffee & tea*.

*this is a non-alcoholic event

John Waller & Family Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 7, 7:00PM

Event description
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy presents a free Christmas Concert with John Waller and his family! Event is free, but you will need a ticket! A love offering will be taken for the Waller Family.

Upgrade your tickets for a pre-show Q&A with John before each concert as well as your pick of the best seats in the house!

You don’t want to miss this powerful evening of Christmas, worship and community.

6:00PM – PVCA Alumni and Friends Reception – Register here
6:15 PM – General Admission Doors Open
7:00 PM – Concert Begins
8:30 PM – Concert Ends
*Schedule is subject to change.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the volunteer-run Fuse Ministries, a New England based 501c3 non-profit ministry dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus using music. Your ticket purchase helps Fuse reach thousand of people every year with the life-saving love of Jesus Christ! For more information visit www.FuseConcerts.org.

THANK YOU!

All volunteer positions are full unless you are available to help with clean up, on Saturday, May 11, 2:00-5:00PM. If interested in helping with clean up, please contact Matthew Smith at msmith@pvcama.org.