~ 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?
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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
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
Community Lecture Series
We invite you to join us for our Community Lecture Series on October 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Tamara Long and will be speaking to us on "Helping Students Re ...
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 ...
New Covenant Schools Celebrate Poetry
Join us as we celebrate and enjoy the gift of poetry. Make plans to attend one (or all ) three events during October. Grammar School Poetry Recital- Thursday ...
School of Rhetoric Fall Dance
The School of Rhetoric will hold its first dance of the year on Saturday, October 19 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Oakwood Country Club Ballroom.
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
2019 Convocation Address: Three Great Untruths
There are three great untruths we should avoid teaching our children. Listen here:
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 ...