VCS History
The vision for a Christian school was begun by Pastor David Oates of Jones Memorial Baptist Church (the former name of Vandalia Baptist Church). His concerns over the depraved condition of the public schools prompted him to start the school. He cited three specific reasons for starting the school: education in a Christian atmosphere, spiritual training, and evangelism.
Vandalia Christian School, a non-profit ministry of Vandalia Baptist Church, began in 1970 with a kindergarten class that met in the church. On August 25, 1971, the school opened for grades kindergarten through 10th with over 300 students. In 1980, the ministry purchased additional land and the construction of a multipurpose building housing classrooms, office space, cafeteria, library, music room, and gymnasium was completed.
In 1982, Donnie Oates became pastor of Vandalia Baptist Church and served as school administrator for 14 years. In 1996, Dr. Mark Weatherford joined the staff as principal and later became the administrator.
VCS Mission Statement
Equipping young people with the tools to conform to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ in order to further the Kingdom of God.
VCS Non-discrimination Policy
Vandalia Christian School admits students of any race, color,
national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies and athletic or other school
administered programs.