~ 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 435 students in grades PK-12 with the finest classical, Christian program of study in the region. The school is fully accredited, 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?
(Take 90 seconds to learn more)
A New Covenant student…
...is a Lover of Truth, Goodness & Beauty
...is Eloquent in Written & Spoken Word
...is Intellectually Vigorous
...is Prudent in Speech & Action
...meets Failure with Confidence; Success w/Humility
Meet a few of our grads
Galen Creekmore
Class of 2014 | Christopher Newport University, 2018
Dbl Major: Political Science | American Studies
Current Employer: Central Virginia Electric Cooperative – Key Account Manager
New Covenant prepared me to be a good citizen and leader. It filled me with a desire to pursue excellence in all things and a moral compass to direct and define my life. New Covenant allowed me to begin establishing a life of gravity, consequence and purpose; and above all, to lead a life of significance.
Taylor Thornburg Overos
Class of 2010 | Covenant College, 2014
Major: History
Current Employer: The Atlantis Project, Arlington, VA
New Covenant fostered an intentional, virtuous, academic community for most of my life that taught me how to think critically and adore the process of learning.
Mark Sette
Class of 2006 | Liberty University, 2010
Major: Business
Current Employer: Portfolio Manager at Wealthsimple, NY, NY (FinTech Startup)
New Covenant built my critical thinking skills on a foundation of logic complemented through language, history, math and science. Working in finance and tech requires a combination of technical skills, quick decision making, and client engagement. New Covenant prepared me.
Coming Events
Dr. Paul McClure To Speak To The School of Rhetoric
The School of Rhetoric will have the pleasure of hearing Dr. Paul McClure speak to them on November 13th at 1:10 pm. in the Moomaw Gymnasium. His topic will be, ...
Second Cup
Are you looking for a way to meet other parents at New Covenant and understand more about our school? Second Cup is for you! This bi-monthly gathering is hosted ...
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break begins Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29. Students return to school, Monday, December 2.
A Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols
Please join us for an evening of beautiful music to celebrate the advent season. A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Thursday, December 12, 2019 7:00 ...
New Covenant News
New Covenant Schools Celebrate Poetry
Each fall we celebrate and enjoy the gift of poetry. Our students discover a love of the written language, an greater understanding of language is fostered, and ...
iHistory Welcomes Navy Vets for Veterans’ Day
On November 11, 2019 New Covenant will host three retired Navy officers at a Veterans’ Day Assembly. iHistory is a program that brings grandparents and friends ...
Community Lecture Series
Our Community Lecture Series on October 17, 2019 featured Dr. Tamara Long from Abilene Christian University. Dr. Tamara Long worked with faculty and students ...
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.