~ 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.
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
Wesley Price
Class of 2014 | Christopher Newport University, 2018
B.A. in Communication Studies
Product Manager at Public Relay
“New Covenant’s unique approach to writing and research built a strong foundation that supported me through college and has allowed me to excel in my career as a Product Manager creating solutions to complex problems.”
Perry Mundy
Class of 1998 | Liberty University, 2003
B.S. in Exercise Science
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant & Certified Pedorthist at Select Rehabilitation, Virginia Sport and Spine, and Locomotion Orthotics LLC
“New Covenant Schools gave me the opportunity to be a big fish in a small pond; the smaller class sizes and teacher to student ratio allowed me to grow as an individual rather than be a number. This has translated directly into my current field of work where I am a leader in pedorthic intervention around the greater Lynchburg area.“
Claudia Darden
Class of 2015 | James Madison University, 2019 | George Washington University, 2021
B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.A. in Speech and Language Pathology
“At New Covenant, my teachers encouraged me to share ideas and held my thoughts with respect. Being treated as a peer in conversation with adults who I looked up to has shaped a confidence in my own thinking. This has had a positive impact on every aspect of my life after graduating.”
Coming Events
Men’s Retreat, November 15
New Covenant men are invited to Mr. Heaton’s farm on Friday, November 15th for our annual Men’s retreat. Along with delicious food and fellowship, this year will feature guest speaker Keith McCurdy from
Thanksgiving Break, Nov 25-29
New Covenant Schools and offices will be closed Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your break!
Lessons & Carols, December 16
Join us for an evening of Lessons and Carols on Monday, December 16, at Waymaker.Church, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This special program will feature the combined orchestras, bands, and choirs of the 7th-12th
New Covenant News
Middle School A Latte Poetry
The Middle School hosted “A Latte Poetry” featuring grade-level finalists performing their selected poems in a cozy, coffeehouse-style setting. Students enjoyed hot beverages and snacks. Congratulations to all of our finalists!
Dedication and Naming of the Marion A. Patterson Library
On October 7, the board, faculty and staff of New Covenant will gather in the library at 4 p.m. to honor New Covenant’s first grammar and middle school Principal, Marion Patterson. As you
Grammar School Poetry Recital
The Grammar School Poetry Recital showcased the top finalists from each grade, with students performing their selected poems before an audience of peers and proud parents. Congratulations to all of our finalists and
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.
