August 2019
Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation
Preschool and kindergarten orientation will be held on Thursday, August 22, 6:00-7:00 PM. Parents and students will have the opportunity to see the classroom, meet the teacher, and to visit with classmates.
Find out more »First Day of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 26. School begins at 7:55 AM.
Find out more »International Student Orientation
All new international students are expected to attend the International Student Orientation on Thursday, August 29, at 3:00 pm in the multipurpose room. Details to follow.
Find out more »September 2019
Labor Day-No School
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed on Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday. School will resume Tuesday, September 3, at 7:55 AM.
Find out more »Grade 10 Fund Raiser-Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
The Pioneer Valley Christian Academy grade ten class will hold a Krispy Kreme fundraiser beginning Tuesday, September 3, through Friday, September 6. If you would like to place an order, please contact the sophomore class advisers, Karen Sprague and Kevin David (contact information listed below).
Find out more »PVO Fundraiser-Mum Sale
The Parent Volunteer Organization will hold its annual mum sale beginning Tuesday, September 3, through Friday, October 4. Order forms will be available on September 3. Mum pick up is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2:00-4:00 PM. Families may pick up their mums by the PVCA tennis courts. More details to follow.
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Monthly Prayer Meeting
Join members of the PVCA Board of Directors for prayer the first Saturday of every month. Meetings are held in the front office conference room. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Find out more »Grade 11 Fundraiser-Car Wash
The Pioneer Valley Christian Academy junior class will hold a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, beginning at 8:00 AM. Details to follow.
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School Picture Day
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy administration, faculty, staff, and students in grades preschool through grade twelve will have their portraits taken on September 24. The photos will be used in the PVCA yearbooks. Parents may order prints. Order forms will be sent home with each student.
Find out more »See You At The Pole
Students in grades six through twelve are encouraged to attend the See You at the Pole™ event at PVCA. The event begins at 7:20 AM at the flag pole in front of the school. See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Twenty years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. See You at the Pole™ is…
Find out more »College Planning and FAFSA Night
The College Planning Night for senior parents is Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 pm. Please join Mrs. Jefson in the Computer Lab for an overview of the college process and FAFSA information. Remember, FAFSA opens up October 1, 2019!
Find out more »Family Day
A new event sponsored by the Parent Volunteer Organization. Details to follow.
Find out more »October 2019
Discovery Center Parent Meeting
Required meeting for parents with students enrolled in Discovery. Childcare recommended.
Find out more »MUM-day – PVO Mum Sale Pick Up
Mum orders can be picked up by the PVCA tennis courts on Monday, October 7, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Extra mums will be available on a first come first served basis.
Find out more »Grandparents’ Day
The grandparents of PVCA students are invited to attend the annual Grandparents' Day event on Friday, October 11, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Grandparents will meet in the auditorium for light refreshments followed by a visit to their grandchildren's classrooms. At 11:00 AM, a musical program featuring preschool through grade twelve will take place in the auditorium. *Students that do not have a grandparent living locally, may instead invite a family member or a…
Find out more »Columbus Day – No School
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14. School will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 7:55 AM.
Find out more »Middle School Retreat-Crawford Notch, NH
Students in grades six through eight will attend a four day retreat to Crawford Notch, NH. Details to follow.
Find out more »PSAT (Grade 10 and 11)
Students in grade ten and eleven will take the PSAT exam beginning at 8:00 am. Details to follow.
Find out more »Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, November 8, 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Parents of students in kindergarten through grade twelve can sign up for conferences in the auditorium lobby during school hours.
Find out more »Open House
Come and experience the difference at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy. During your visit, you will tour the PVCA campus, speak with some of our teachers, students, and administrators, and learn how the Christian faith is intertwined with quality academics. To learn more or to schedule a private tour, contact our Director of Admissions, Denise Richards.
Find out more »Grade 10 Fundraiser-See’s Candy
Students in grade ten will be selling See's Candy beginning Monday, October 28, through Friday, November 1. To order chocolates, contact a student from the sophomore class or email the class adviser listed below.
Find out more »November 2019
3rd Annual Turkey Trot
The PVCA Booster Club will host the third annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 2. All proceeds will benefit the PVCA Athletics Department. Details to follow.
Find out more »Grade 9 Fundraiser-Pie Sale
Students in grade nine will be selling pies beginning Monday, November 4, through Friday, November 15. To order a pie, contact a student from the freshman class or email the class adviser listed below.
Find out more »School Portrait Retakes
Students in grades preschool through grade twelve will have the opportunity to have their school portrait retaken. For more information, contact the PVCA front office.
Find out more »Parent/Teacher Conferences
Students in preschool through grade twelve will be dismissed at 11:00 AM to allow for parent teacher conferences. There will be no afternoon bus transportation. Conferences will be held in the auditorium from 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Parents should arrive on time for their scheduled appointments.
Find out more »Veterans Day – No School
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 11. School will resume on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:55 AM.
Find out more »Winter Sports JV and Varsity Athletic Parents’ and Athletes’ Meeting
All students planning on participating in junior varsity or varsity winter sports and their parents must attend one of the two athletic meetings scheduled in November. Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 PM Monday, November 18, 6:30 PM
Find out more »Booster Club Fundraiser – Tourney Night
The PVCA Booster Club will host a tournament night on Friday, November 15. This event is open to grade eight through grade twelve. Details to follow.
Find out more »Winter Sports JV and Varsity Athletic Parents’ and Athletes’ Meeting
All students planning on participating in junior varsity or varsity winter sports and their parents must attend one of the two athletic meetings scheduled in November. Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 PM Monday, November 18, 6:30 PM
Find out more »Thanksgiving Chapel
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will host an all school Thanksgiving Chapel on Friday, November 22, at 8:00 AM. Parents are welcome.
Find out more »Poinsettia Sale for Haiti
The Johnson family, a PVCA family, has donated a complete crop of poinsettias to help raise donations for the Haiti Relief Fund. 100% of your $10.00 donation will go directly to support the Haiti Relief Fund. Details to follow.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Break
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, 2019. School will resume on Monday, December 2, at 7:55 AM.
Find out more »December 2019
Poinsettias For Haiti – Pick Up
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will hold a Poinsettia Sale on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Customers that pre-ordered may pick up their poinsettias during that time. Additional assorted poinsettias will be available for sale on a first come first served basis.
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Christmas Break
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed to celebrate the Christmas holidays beginning Monday, December 23, 2019, through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. School will resume on Thursday, January 2, 7:55 AM.
Find out more »January 2020
Required Discovery Center Parents Meeting
Required meeting for parents with students enrolled in Discovery. Childcare recommended.
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No School-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20.
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February 2020
ASVAB Testing (Grade 11)
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy students in grade eleven take the ASVAB test on Friday, February 7. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery measures a student's knowledge and ability in ten different areas. It is not an IQ test, but the ASVAB does help assess which jobs a student is best suited to perform.
Find out more »Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, March 6, 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Parents of students in kindergarten through grade twelve can sign up for conferences in the auditorium lobby during school hours.
Find out more »Group Pictures
Preschool through grade twelve will have class pictures taken by O'Connell Studio. Students should dress in standard dress code. Order forms will be sent home with students.
Find out more »No School – President’s Day
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed on Monday, February 10, 2020 in observance of President's Day. School will resume Tuesday, February 11, 7:55 AM.
Find out more »Senior Fundraiser – Krispy Kreme
The Pioneer Valley Christian Academy senior class will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts the week of February 24 through March 6. To order a box of doughnuts, contact the student advisers listed below or a student in the senior class.
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Sports JV and Varsity Athletic Parents’ and Athletes’ Meeting
All students planning on participating in junior varsity or varsity spring sports and their parents must attend one of the two athletic meetings scheduled in March. Thursday, March 5, 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-7:30 PM
Find out more »Early Dismissal-Parent/Teacher Conference
Students will be dismissed at 11:00am. There will be no pm bus transportation. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held in the auditorium from 12:00-6:00 PM. Childcare recommended.
Find out more »Parent/Teacher Conferences
Students in preschool through grade twelve will be dismissed at 11:00 AM to allow for parent teacher conferences. There will be no afternoon bus transportation. Conferences will be held in the auditorium from 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Parents should arrive on time for their scheduled appointments.
Find out more »Father Daughter Dance
The annual Father Daughter Dance will take place on Saturday, March 7, 6:00-8:00 PM in the PVCA auditorium. Details to follow.
Find out more »Spring Sports JV and Varsity Athletic Parents’ and Athletes’ Meeting
All students planning on participating in junior varsity or varsity spring sports and their parents must attend one of the two athletic meetings scheduled in March. Thursday, March 5, 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-7:30 PM
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Preschool-No School (Early Childhood Conference)
On Friday, March 13, preschool faculty will be attending the ACSI Early Childhood Conference in Holden, MA and all three preschools will be closed for that day. Preschool will resume on Monday, March 16, 7:55 AM.
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Open House
Come and experience the difference at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy. During your visit, you will tour the PVCA campus, speak with some of our teachers, students, and administrators, and learn how the Christian faith is intertwined with quality academics. To learn more or to schedule a private tour, contact our Director of Admissions, Denise Richards.
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April 2020
Open House
Come and experience the difference at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy. During your visit, you will tour the PVCA campus, speak with some of our teachers, students, and administrators, and learn how the Christian faith is intertwined with quality academics. To learn more or to schedule a private tour, contact our Director of Admissions, Denise Richards.
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No School – Good Friday
On Friday, April 10, Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed in observance of Good Friday. School will resume on Monday, April 13, at 7:55 AM.
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May 2020
Annual Plant Sale
The largest plant sale in Western Massachusetts with over 10,000 high quality plants to choose from.Beautiful plants for your home, office, garden, and Mother's Day.100% of the proceeds benefit Pioneer Valley Christian Academy. Hanging Baskets Lush Patio Containers Hardy Perennials Vegetables and Herbs Proven Winners and More Fast, Easy Checkout Lines Mrs. Murphy's Donuts and Chick-fil-a
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Step-up Day (Preschool – Grade 5)
Students in grades preschool through grade five will experience the next grade level on Friday, May 15. They will meet the teacher and find out what is in store for them next year.
Find out more »Middle School & High School Spring Concert
The middle school and high school spring performance will take place on Friday, May 22, at 7:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Open House
Take a closer look at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy campus and classrooms. Tours will be available from 6:00-7:30 pm. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, a preschool through grade twelve private school, is a Christ-centered community committed to developing students’ individual strengths, helping them to achieve their highest potential. Taught from a Biblical perspective, students are encouraged to pursue excellence in their academics, life choices, and personal relationships. Successful graduates acquire the ability to think critically with a passion to lead and…
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June 2020
“Making Memories Week”-Elementary Grades
Making memories week at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is a week long event for elementary students. Stay tuned for this year's agenda.
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Last Day of School-Early Dismissal 11:30 AM
The last school day of the 2019-2020 year will be Friday, June 5. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am.
Find out more »End of School Year Chapel (Grades K-5)
The last chapel for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents are welcome to attend. Students will return to their classrooms for dismissal.
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PVCA PARK DAYS
Do you ever find yourself in a cleaning frenzy before a playdate friend and parent arrive? PVCA has the perfect solution to ease all your playdate woes. Beginning Wednesday, June 12, PVCA will host weekly park days for PVCA families and their friends. All ages are welcome. Enjoy the playscape, tennis courts, basketball courts, and ample field space for soccer, lacrosse,baseball, Frisbee, and even a game of tag! Parents, get your exercise in for the day by walking the track…
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