West End Christian School (WECS) is a Christian school in Hopewell, Virginia with over 170 students in enrollment. The school mascot is a crusader and school colors are blue, white, and black. Many students participate in basketball (a staple since a 1983-84 Independent Title), soccer, and volleyball varsity and Junior Varsity levels. The program has a full time athletic director and staff of coaches for all levels.
A quality school with rich tradition and Christian values for over 60 years now.
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