~ New Covenant Schools ~
Teaching...
…not just what to know, but how to think.
…not just how to take a test, but how to learn.
…not just how to feel, but what to love.
…not just how to make a living, but how to live.
Grammar School
Grades K-4
Middle School for Dialectic
Grades 5-8
School of Rhetoric
Grades 9-12
New Covenant Schools is an educational community founded in 1991 in the classical, Christian tradition. Unique in its approach among schools in Central Virginia, New Covenant serves about 450 students in grades PK-12 with the finest classical, Christian program of study in the region. The school is fully accredited with the VAIS, and is affiliated with the Reformed Episcopal Church, serving students from more than 60 churches and a variety of denominations. Our campus is located on 50 acres at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Virginia.
What Does A New Covenant Graduate Look Like?
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Meet a few of our grads
Wesley Price
Class of 2014 | Christopher Newport University, 2018
B.A. in Communication Studies
Product Manager at Public Relay
“New Covenant’s unique approach to writing and research built a strong foundation that supported me through college and has allowed me to excel in my career as a Product Manager creating solutions to complex problems.”
Perry Mundy
Class of 1998 | Liberty University, 2003
B.S. in Exercise Science
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant & Certified Pedorthist at Select Rehabilitation, Virginia Sport and Spine, and Locomotion Orthotics LLC
“New Covenant Schools gave me the opportunity to be a big fish in a small pond; the smaller class sizes and teacher to student ratio allowed me to grow as an individual rather than be a number. This has translated directly into my current field of work where I am a leader in pedorthic intervention around the greater Lynchburg area.“
Claudia Darden
Class of 2015 | James Madison University, 2019 | George Washington University, 2021
B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.A. in Speech and Language Pathology
“At New Covenant, my teachers encouraged me to share ideas and held my thoughts with respect. Being treated as a peer in conversation with adults who I looked up to has shaped a confidence in my own thinking. This has had a positive impact on every aspect of my life after graduating.”
Coming Events
Picture Day, September 26
Varsity Yearbook will be on campus Thursday, September 26 to take individual and classroom photos. Senior class, individual, formal and casual portraits will also be taken on this day, so please make sure
SOR Poetry Recital – September 30
Join us on Monday, September 30, at 7pm in the courtyard as the SOR finalists showcase their poetry performances. Enjoy an evening of inspiring recitations, hot chocolate, and cozy bonfires.
Men’s Retreat, November 15
New Covenant men are invited to Mr. Heaton’s farm on Friday, November 15th for our annual Men’s retreat. Along with delicious food and fellowship, this year will feature guest speaker Keith McCurdy from
New Covenant News
Back-to-School Picnic
Our annual Back-to-School Picnic was a delightful evening filled with sports, fun, and fellowship. Our soccer teams celebrated victories across the board, while our volleyball teams showcased their skills. Younger students had a
Peter Pan
The Middle School students dazzled audiences with their performance of Peter Pan. They performed three showings to sold out crowds with over 40 students participating. A big thank you to our Drama Director
Hands & Hearts
On Wednesday, New Covenant Students headed to several nonprofit organizations throughout the greater Lynchburg area to serve the community through various work projects. Students helped organize the food pantry at Compassion Church, helped
New Covenant Athletics
Some lessons are learned in the classroom. Some are learned on the field or on the court. New Covenant Schools maintains an athletic program that physically challenges students, developing character through competitive sport.
New Covenant Fine & Performing Arts
At New Covenant the arts are central – not optional.
Classical, Christian Education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through the study of the Scriptures, the liberal arts and the humanities.