History
Sumiton Christian was founded in 1976 as a kindergarten called Kiddie College. Classes were held in the Sumiton Church of God sunday school rooms. In 1983 the school became known as Pathway Christian School and was offering classes up to the 6th grade. In 1989 the name was officially changed to Sumiton Christian School. SCS experienced its most rapid growth from 1990 - 1996 when enrollment jumped from 175 to over 500 students. In 1995 SCS had its first graduating class made up of 16 students. Currently, SCS has more than 625 students enrolled.
1975
- Jack-N-Jill Kindergarten destroyed by Fire
- Glenda Dodd turned over her enrollment to the Sumiton Church of God
- Monies from the Insurance Company used to purchase all school supplies. Name changed to Kiddie College 42 students enrolled with 3 Teachers for K-4 and K-5 students
1976
- School Started as “ Kiddie College ”
- Classes held in Sumiton Church of God Sunday School Rooms
1983
- Name changed to Pathway Christian School
- Classes included elementary grades up to 6th grade students
1986
- School moved to present location - Building #1
- Added grades 7th & 8th
1989
- Building #1 Dedication Ceremony
- Official Name of School Changed to Sumiton Christian School
- Becky Potts - new Principal; enrollment is 120 students K - 8th.
- 9 Full-time teachers employed; 2 staff employed
1992
- Building #2 constructed in summer of 1992
- Enrollment climbs to 250 students K-10.
- 19 Full-time teachers and 4 staff members.
1994
- Enrollment climbs to 450
- New Wing Constructed on Building #2
1995
- First Graduating Class of SCS - 16 students
1996
- Enrollment reaches 543
- 2nd Graduating Class with 21 students
- Football/Baseball complex constructed & field house completed
- AISA Class 1A Basketball State Champions
1998
- AISA Class 3A Basketball State Runner-Up
2000
- SACS Accreditation completed
- Excavation for new High School complex started
2001
- First phase of construction completed
- Cafeteria and new High School wing entered for 1st time
2002
- New gymnasium, locker rooms and weight room completed
- First Varsity Basketball games played in new facility
2004
- AL High School Athletic Association Class 2A State Baseball Champions
- Formation of Beginning Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Bands
- Newly-Formed SCS Eagle Vanguard Marching Band marches for the 1st time
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