After serving the Puyallup community as Nelson Crane Christian School for more than 50 years, the eight-grade school recently changed its name to Northwest Christian School.
Along with the name change, the school is also getting a new building. On June 15, the groundbreaking ceremony was held, officially launching the school's "Cornerstone Campaign" to raise $10 million over the next two years.
"We are truly excited to build this brand-new campus and better fulfill our mission," said Marshall Merkin, school principal.
While the school's main focus is their students, they also want to reach out to the community through additional educational opportunities and extracurricular activities.
"We're about helping people, and this is just one part of our ministry," said Kieth Noll, Puyallup Church pastor.
The new Northwest Christian School facility is expected to be ready in the fall of 2009. The campus will eventually include the Puyallup Church. Visit www.nelsoncrane.org for more details.
Puyallup pastor, Kieth Noll, explains at the Northwest Christian School ground breaking, that a school facility is an important cornerstone in the community and provides opportunities for outreach. (Heidi Martella)
Academic excellence, says Principal Marshall Merklin, is what makes Northwest Christian School a place to build hearts and minds. (Heidi Martella)
Puyallup Mayor Mike Deal assures Northwest Christian School of the city's support for a new school facility. (Heidi Martella)
