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Steve Hanson Honored as Coach of the Year!

Steve Hanson, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Aurora Christian High School, has been named the IBCA District Boys' Class 1A/2A High School Coach of the Year in District #5!

He will be honored at the 39th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner to be held on Saturday, April 30th at Illinois State University.

Congratulations, Mr. Hanson!

Read more online... 

Whitney Anderson wins Discus Award

Congratulations to senior Whitney Anderson who has been recognized as a 2010-2011 Discus Award winner for her achievements in the areas of Arts, Academics and Community Service. Whitney is now eligible for 2010-2011 Discus Awards scholarships. Check out her multimedia profile & gallery by clicking on the link. Well done, Whitney! 

8th Grade Science Fair Winners

Overall Science Fair Winner
Anthony Kresl
Magnetic Momentum

Hardest Working
Josh Schien
How Low Can You Go?

Most Creative Board
1. Carson Pape & Kori Shaffer
Freaking Out the Foliage
2. Laikin Green
Peppermint Pepsi
3. Meghan Hagerty & Maddie Saloga
Huggies vs. Pampers: What’s in your diaper?

Best Presentation
1. Rachel Cavicchioni
The Most Poptastic Popcorn
2. MaKayla Beebe and Mary Etchison
S.O.S. Save Our Soap
3. Kirsten Ward
Resisting the Rust

Most Original Idea
1. Bob Ladd
Fishing for Strength
2. Nick van Gilse
To See or Not to See
3. Isaiah Nite and Lance Rodriguez
Let’s go Shooting

Scientific Knowledge
1. Sara Corcoran and Niki Davies
Got Bacteria?
2. Rhiannon Anderson and Emma Theeke
Houston, We Have Lift Off!
3. Trevor Bennett
Name Brand Batteries-Longevity 

Sweet Signs of Success at Aurora Christian

Thursday, January 27, 2011
While the brutal recession’s been a bitter pill for lots of folks, Aurora Christian School discovered a sweet way to start climbing out of a deep financial hole.  Candy bars. Nestle’s 100 Grand, to be exact... 

ACS Grad Makes History!

Monday, May 10, 2010
Ashura Jenkins, an ACS grad attending Carthage College has made ACS history. Ashura, who is finishing her junior year at Cathage just qualified in the 100m dash and the 200m dash in the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This is great news for Coach Jenkins, Ashura's father, ACS and is very inspiring for our current track team as well. She will now compete in the Championships in Berea, Ohio in late May, 2010.

2010 8th Grade Science Fair Award Winners

Wednesday, March 19, 2010
This year's overall Science Fair winner is Josh Flitman for his project, Exercise Versus Heart Rate in the Race Against Time. Click to see the rest of the list.

Awake/Tonight Tour at ACS

TobyMac and Skillet were out in full force last night at ACS as the Davidson Gymnasium at our Sullivan Campus was transformed to welcome these great Christian artists! Thanks to all who came out - it was an awesome experience for all in attendance.

ACS Poms Honored at Spirit Invitational

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Over the weekend, the ACS Poms competed in the Badgerette Pom Pon Spirit Invitational in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They performed a new, self-choreographed routine, and placed a personal best! Senior Sara Wainscott was honored with a 2nd place individual medal, and the squad was given the "Spirit of Heart" award by the Judges at the competition, based on their support and sportsmanship for other squads. Great job, girls!

Coffee House

Friday, February 26, 2010
Last Saturday's annual "Coffee House" Music Department fundraiser was a great success, bringing in over $1500 for ACS Band & Choir. Thanks to all who came out for this great evening of special music!

AD Named

Monday, February 22, 2010
We are excited to announce that Dan Beebe has been offered and has accepted the position of Aurora Christian School Athletic Director! He will be joining us later this spring in order to work with Don Davidson for a smooth transition. Dan has a passion for Christ and is excited to carry on the tradition that Don has built here at ACS!

ACS Family Prayer Night a Blessing to All

Monday, February 22, 2010
Last Tuesday's Prayer Night was "awesome," says Manager of Development, Randall Rosen. "The presence of God was tangible...such a unity of Spirit. Faith was increased, people were blessed, we left encouraged. God is good!" Please join us and other ACS families for our next Family Prayer Night in March. More details to come!

Renewal at ACS!

Friday, January 21, 2010
Our ACS campus is on fire for Christ! Since chapel with Coach Beebe on January 20th, our students have been praising the name of Christ in a bold way! Praise God for what He is doing here at ACS through our students! "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:5

New Website

Welcome to Aurora Christian Schools in Aurora, Illinois. We're so glad you're here! We offer a quality, Christian education for students in preschool through 12th grade. Please contact us if there is anything we can do for you! Our mission is to work with families in bringing their children to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, educating them from a Christian worldview, and preparing them for a life of service to Christ and to their world.