~ 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.
Classical, Christian Education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through the study
of the Scriptures, the liberal arts and the humanities.
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
Laura Williamson
Class of 2013 | Hillsdale College, 2017
B.S. in Exercise Science
M.S. in Public Health
Kindergarten Teacher in China
“New Covenant Schools focuses on teaching students how to communicate well, both with the written word and verbally. In the multilingual society I live in, it’s necessary to communicate effectively. From communicating with my bilingual coworkers to working on graduate school applications, I have the tools to communicate clearly and effectively.”
Olivia Green
Class of 2013 | Randolph College, 2022
B.F.A in Theatre: Acting and Directing
B.A. in History
“New Covenant has prepared me for the future in a way that helps me stand out in college. I find that I am good at articulating arguments and am able to keep a level head while in a class discussion or even in a debate. New Covenant has also helped me to have the understanding to overcome obstacles that others set in front of me.”
Drew Neiderer
Class of 2011 | Virginia Tech, 2015
B.S. in Applied Economics & Management
Financial Advisor at Selective Wealth Management
“New Covenant established the worldview that continues to shape my faith, knowledge base, and ideals today.”
Coming Events
School of Rhetoric to DC, Oct 5th – Oct 6th
The entire School of Rhetoric will travel to Washington D. C. on Thursday, October 5th. All students should arrive before 7am and the buses will depart at 7am. Each grade will visit different
Blessing of the Animals, Friday, Oct 6th
Students from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to bring their household pets for a blessing from Rev’d Davidson Morse and the Rev’d John Heaton. The scheduled time slot for grammar school students
Grammar School Poetry Recital, Friday- Oct 13th
The poetry recital for the grammar school will be held in the Moomaw Center at 8:15am. Parents are welcome to attend.
New Covenant News
Gerda Weissman Klein Award Recipient
Jenna Ng (10th) was recently awarded first place for her excellence in writing by the Holocaust Education Foundation of Central Virginia. This foundation was established to help students remember the past and respond
The Middle School Presents: Wilde Tales
The Middle School presented Wilde Tales: The Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde on Friday and Saturday night.
Colonial Day
The second-grade classes hosted their annual Colonial Day. Students participated in a number of time period activities. They had a wonderful time enjoying a tea party, colonial style dancing, sewing, and much more.
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.
