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February 11, 2025

Upper School Students Visit William Smith Morton Library

The group enhanced their knowledge on subject matters and learned how to conduct research.

Tonette Hayes by Tonette Hayes in Academics
Upper School Students Visit William Smith Morton Library

The ninth and 10th grade Honors Bible class and the 11th and 12th grade British Literature class recently visited the William Smith Morton Library.

The 11th and 12th grade British Literature students learned how to use the library as a research space, including exploring the reference room, finding age-appropriate materials, navigating the catalog and developing search queries. They also practiced searching for resources related to C.S. Lewis and learned transferable skills for using public libraries, along with how to search online using public databases and FinditVa. The session concluded with hands-on research time.

Meanwhile, the ninth and 10th grade students, studying apologetics and the love of God, focused on conducting research, identifying key biblical texts, analyzing their literary and historical context and learning how to use Bible commentaries for future study.  

Tonette Hayes

Tonette Hayes

Middle School English & ESL

Tonette Hayes teaches Middle School English and ESL at Banner, focusing on reading and writing skills, and integrating a gospel-centered educational approach.
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Date: Oct 13, 2026 7:55 AM - 8:45 AM
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The event will take place in the Banner Christian School cafeteria.

Girls Volleyball vs. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School

Date: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Middle School match—4 p.m.; Junior Varsity match—5 p.m.

Cross Country Meet at Brunswick Academy

Date: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Girls Volleyball vs. Amelia Academy

Date: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Middle School match—4 p.m.; Junior Varsity match—5 p.m.

Stomp Out Cancer Dress-Down Day

Date: Oct 16, 2026
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October: Onward Christian Soldiers/Fighting Cancer Month

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

  • October 16: Stomp Out Cancer Day

    • Come dressed all in the color(s) to honor those who have fought through cancer.

    • You may choose to raise awareness of more than one cancer through your attire, but this is not simply a jeans-and-t-shirt dress-down day — make your outfit meaningful.

      • Students will have the opportunity in 1st period to share why they chose the particular color they did and to share the name of any person they are honoring with it.

  • “Dig Pink” volleyball game this evening to raise money/awareness of breast cancer.

Parents In Prayer (Lower School Library)

Date: Oct 16, 2026 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM
Calendar: Chesterfield Academics

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Banner Christian School is a PreK4-12 program that is consistent with the Word of God. Considering paramount every child’s academic, emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs, Banner Christian School is dedicated to developing and educating the whole person to the glory of God.

Chesterfield

5831 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

804-276-5200
Directions

Connect With Us

Banner Christian School admits students of any race, color, gender and national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, birth gender or national or ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered policies. The Nondiscriminatory Policy of Banner Christian School also includes the hiring of faculty or administrative staff. Banner makes no distinction concerning an individual’s race or ethnic background because we acknowledge that there can be no preferential treatment with God (Romans 2:11). We are bound to extend our ministry to all we can reach if we carry out our Lord’s Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Being distinctly Christian, Banner Christian School emphasizes the need for a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.  Accordingly, students and their families are encouraged to be faithful attendees of a local Christian church.

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