Stories

“It Feels Like Family”: What Our Community Loves About Fresno Christian Schools Over the last 50 years, Fresno Christian Schools (FCS) has cultivated a meaningful community built on a love for students and Jesus. However, don’t just take our word for it! During the 2026 FCS homecoming festivities, we asked students, parents, grandparents, and alumni: What do YOU love about Fresno Christian Schools? “I love picking my grandkids up from school, and I ask [...]

A School Built with Faith as its Foundation: Ron Hudson’s Yes to Fresno Christian Schools in 1977 Long before Fresno Christian had classrooms, teachers or students, a group of local churches shared a vision for Christian education in Fresno. Ron Hudson was one of the leaders who helped turn that vision into a school built to serve families for generations. Ron was appointed by the Fresno Christian Board of Trustees to be the first superintendent of the Fresno Christian Education [...]

Finding Faith and Community at Fresno Christian Schools | Erin and Jaden's Story When Erin Ventura first walked onto Fresno Christian's campus as an eighth grader, she wasn't looking for a Christian school. Her mom and grandma simply believed it would be a better environment than the public school she had attended since kindergarten. I remember being in eighth grade, I walked into chapel and I had never ever seen people lifting their hands in worship," [...]

Reflecting on a Remarkable 25-26 Year at FCS Junior High & High School It's easy to focus on what's next. A new school year, new students, and new goals are already around the corner. But before looking ahead, it's worth taking a moment to reflect on what made this past year so meaningful. When we sat down with Secondary l Principal Amy Deffenbacher, one theme came up again and again: leadership. Throughout the year, [...]

From Kindergarten to Graduation, these Students Grew up at Fresno Christian There is something special about growing up in the same community that has known you since kindergarten. This year, six Fresno Christian Lifers graduated with the Class of 2026. Having attended Fresno Christian since kindergarten, they experienced years of learning alongside many of the same classmates, teachers, and families who helped shape their journey. Austin For Austin, the people are what [...]

What FCS Students Love About Their Teachers At Fresno Christian Schools (FCS), the relationships students build with their teachers shape their school experience. Our teachers create an environment where students feel known, supported, challenged, and encouraged every day, whether that means staying after class to help a student understand a difficult assignment, creating joyful and engaging classrooms, or taking time to invest in students personally. At FCS, education is about more than just academics; it is about [...]