~ 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
What Does A New Covenant Graduate Look Like?
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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
Matthew Shaughnessy
Class of 2010 | Virginia Tech, 2014
Major: Communications
Currently Employer: Eddy Alexander, Roanoke, Va
“When I reflect on my time at New Covenant I am always drawn to the memories I have of my teachers. They were gracious, kind, and caring people who gave me lessons for godly living.”
Hattie Eshleman
Class of 2013 | James Madison University, 2017
Major: Studio Art
Occupation: Artist and Metalsmith
“As an artist I seek to express truth through beauty. New Covenant instilled in me a hunger for knowledge, which is strongly at play in the research behind all of my work. New Covenant gave me a love for learning and a desire to look past facts and to delve into the deeper truths behind them.”
Drew Neiderer
Class of 2011 | Virginia Tech, 2015
Major: Applied Economics & Management
Current Employer: Montvue Capital, Lynchburg, VA
“New Covenant established the worldview that continues to shape my faith, knowledge base, and ideals today.”
Coming Events
Commencement Service: Saturday, May 25, 2019 2:00pm
The Class of 2019 invites you to join them for their graduation ceremonies at Rivermont EPC. There will be a reception afterwards on the New Covenant Campus.
Spring Concerts
School of Rhetoric, Monday, May 6th @ 7:00; Middle School, Monday, May 20th @ 7:00; Grammar School, Friday May 24th, 8:15 am Please join us for the New ...
Passing the Torch May 13th 8:15-9:00am
Join us as the Class of 2019 "passes the torch" to the kindergarten class.
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.
New Covenant News
Time to Garden
This spring students in grammar and middle school have had the new opportunity to start cool weather garden plants in their classrooms. Using special seed tray ...
The Final Exam is Breath-taking!
New Covenant students spent Spring Break in Cozumel, MX diving the great reef. Each was dive-certified (PADI) after taking a semester-long course in marine bio ...
iHistory Guest – Ken Kowalski
We want to thank Mr. Kowalski (left) for taking time to come speak to the junior class on Tuesday, March 13, 2019 as part of the iHistory initiative. Mr. Kowals ...
Drew Bowman Sets School Record
Drew Bowman (class of 19) set a school record this season in Men's Varsity Basketball by finishing his career with 1,094 points. His name will be added to the ...
i History Guest
Jennifer Eaton joined students in the middle school on Friday, January 25, 2019 for an installment in the iHistory series. It was New Year's Eve, 1989 and Mrs. ...
Aaron Evans (Class of 17) Excels at VT
Aaron Evans (NCS, class of 2017) is a sophomore at Virginia Tech where he is majoring in electrical engineering. He is currently ranked first in his class.