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Experienced Leadership

Creating an academy or private school in Cedar Rapids, serving all of Eastern Iowa, is worthwhile work. Achieving academic and extra-curricular awards and recognition are the rewards of doing the right things right – every day. That starts with leadership.

The School Board is comprised of volunteers appointed by the elders of Cedar Valley Bible Church, Cedar Rapids, to direct CVCS. The School Board is responsible to ensure that the mission and guiding principles of the school are upheld. All decisions made by the School Board are subject to final approval by the Board of Elders of Cedar Valley Bible Church. Day to day operations of the school are the responsibility of the school administration, which consists of the principal and elementary lead teacher.

Current School Board Members:

Brian Banowetz - President

Brian and his wife Betsy are both CVCS alumni and are so thankful to be sending their own children to the school now as well. Brian is an Industrial Engineer at Collins Aerospace.

In his free time, Brian enjoys playing soccer, hunting, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Dave Lynch - Vice President

Dave and his wife Melanie have three kids currently attending CVCS, and Melanie is a paraeducatur in the Pre-K classroom.  Dave owns a property management business in the Cedar Rapids area.  Dave and Melanie have a love for camping and the outdoors.

 

Darrin Crow - Secretary

Darrin is a professional storyteller who spends his days traveling Iowa and the Midwest, sharing stories of all kinds. His wife Robin teaches at Cedar Valley Christian School and is the Women's Ministry Coordinator for Cedar Valley Bible Church. Their three sons graduated from Cedar Valley.

 

James Young 
 

James and his wife Cindy have three grown kids who each attended CVCS; now, they have grandsons attending the school.  James is a retired Electrical Engineer, and Cindy worked as the administrative assistant at CVCS for seven years. 

James continually works to convince Cindy that fishing and watersports are how she should spend her free time with him, and they both love to spend time with their family. 

Board Mission:

The CVCS Board holds the school in trust for the next generation of students, serves the head of school, provides the resources to teach God's unchanging truth, and ensures the school's ongoing growth. 

Current School Leadership

Jeff Pospisil – Principal

 

 

Our History

 

Cedar Valley Christian School was founded in 1974 as an integral part of Cedar Valley Bible Church’s ministry. The elders of the church felt that, in order to fulfill their biblical responsibilities as parents, a school should be formed, which would provide education from a Christian perspective. 

The school began with 34 students enrolled. Over the years the school increased in enrollment even though the high school program was pared to include only 9th grade from 1982–1989. Grades 10th - 12th were reintroduced to the program in 1990, creating a comprehensive program of preschool through 12th grade. High school graduation ceremonies resumed in 1993. Additions to the original building have been added to facilitate both the church and school ministries. In 1978 the west addition of the building was completed, and in 1987 the gymnasium and upstairs classrooms were finished. A 10-classroom addition began in the fall of 2007 and was completed in 2008.

In the fall of 2011, Cedar Valley joined the IHSAA and IGHSAU for high school athletics and the IHSSA and IHSMA for Drama and Vocal Music. In the fall of 2013, junior high athletics joined the IHSAA and IGHSAU. Also in 2013, CVCS became a member of the Tri-Rivers conference. 

On June 10, 2014, Cedar Valley Christian School became fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Today Cedar Valley Christian School serves families from many churches in the Cedar Rapids area. The ministry is directed by the elders of Cedar Valley Bible Church and the School Board and is substantially supported by the church, both financially and through direct participation.