ANNUAL REPORT CARD 2025
Passionately Preparing Students to Impact the World for Christ
A LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
One of the greatest joys I get to experience is to see God at work at our school. Whether it’s bringing amazing staff to our community each year or seeing the joyful hearts of students experiencing Christ for the first time or relighting the fire of their faith, over and over God shows up in big ways. That is doubly true as our students live out their faith in powerful ways. From selfless student leaders, to our high school athletic teams earning multiple Ambassador League Sportsmanship Awards, to the literally thousands of extra community service hours our middle and high school students perform above and beyond the requirement, our Royals are achieving our desired outcomes of Wisdom, Character, Stewardship, and Service with significant purpose. God continues to bring young men and women to our campuses with a desire for a strong, Christ-centered education that will serve them well in the years to come!
Jim Sullivan
MILES OF LEARNING
Growing Through Experience
From local museums to cross-country history tours and global ministry outreach, Woodcrest Christian students are learning far beyond the classroom. In the 2024-25 school year, they traveled a total of 22,342 miles. Below is a shortlist of locations they visited.
1,842 miles
2025 Global Outreach Trips
For 28 years, Global Outreach has been a powerful ministry at Woodcrest Christian. What began with our first student mission trip to India in 1997 has grown into a long-standing tradition of annual service around the world. During the 2024–25 school year, teams continued that legacy by traveling to Alaska, Belize, Ohio, and Florida, sharing the love of Christ and serving with purpose.
22,342
Total miles of hands-on learning and unforgettable experiences during the 2024–25 school year.
The Ocean Institute • Newport Dunes • Riley’s Farm • Mission San Juan Capistrano • Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum • Upper Campus Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball Clinics • The Living Desert Zoo • March Field Air Museum • Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp • Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum • UCR Botanic Gardens WCMS 5,776 miles
National Heritage Tour, Washington D.C. • Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum • March Field Air Museum • Riverside National Cemetery • Riverside Historic Courthouse • Riley’s Farm Civil War Reenactment • Riverside/San Bernardino City Mission • Fullerton Choir Festival • Performances at Knotts Berry Farm and Riverside Plaza WCHS 14,724 miles
Kodiak and Copper Center, Alaska • Punta Gorda, Belmopan, Hopkins, and Pomona, Belize • Cleveland, Ohio • Miami, Florida • San Diego Safari Park •
Catalina Island • Performances in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Riverside Plaza and Disneyland • California
Baptist University • William Jessup University • Biola University • March Field Air Museum
24 STAFF
Staff members chaperoned students on the 2025 Global Outreach trips
STUDENTS
140
Freshmen through seniors who participated in the 2025 trips
33% STUDENT BODY
33% of the Woodcrest Christian High School student body went on a trip in 2025
8 LOCATIONS IN 2025
Kodiak, AK Copper Center, AK Cleveland, OH Miami, FL
CLASS OF 2025
Belmopan, Belize Hopkins, Belize
Punta Gorda, Belize Pomona, Belize
80%
80% of the Class of 2025 participated in a Global Outreach trip during their four years of high school
WOODCREST CHRISTIAN
ATHLETICS
Largest Track & Field Team
With
CIF Coach of the Year
BASH MILESTONE
with Joy (and Attendees!)
Attendance at the Back-to-School Bash has soared since the event began in 2021, making it a favorite tradition for our families. In 2025, entrance wristbands were added after attendance reached record levels—even drawing interest from beyond our school community.
A Bash Built for Fun
The 2025 LEGO-themed Back-to-School Bash was a crowd favorite, inviting families to dive into creativity with thousands of LEGO pieces in every shape and size. From towering builds to tiny masterpieces, our school community came together for a day filled with color, laughter, and connection. Celebrating five years of our Back-to-School
5 LEGO BOUNCE HOUSES 1,500 JUMBO LEGO PIECES
47,746 LEGO PIECES SMILING2,500 FACES!
7th & 8th Grade Service Trips
Our 7th and 8th grade Royals served at the Riverside/San Bernardino City Mission, packing over 800 Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need—and donating more than 1,400 bags of mini marshmallows! Serving others in the name of Jesus brings true JOY!
Student Leadership Teams
A total of 43 students demonstrated servant leadership this year, with 21 elementary students on the WCDS Leadership Team greeting families, leading flag salutes, making announcements, and serving others throughout the year, and 22 high school students developing their skills through leadership roles on Student Council.
Student-led Worship
Seventeen elementary, 12 middle school, and 20 high school students served on praise and chapel teams this year—using their musical gifts to honor God and encourage others in faith.
HEARTS OF SERVICE
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Service starts young at Woodcrest Christian. Elementary students packed 493 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, middle school students packed 151 more, and WCDS students raised $1,400 for U.S. Disaster Relief through Samaritan’s Purse—blessing
Each school year on the Upper Campus, middle schoolers are required to perform 10 hours of service, and high schoolers 20 hours of service. Year after year, students go above and beyond in selfless service to organizations in and around our city and communities. During the 2024–25 school year, junior Noah Lambert earned the highest number of community service hours with a total of 400 hours.
Service Crews
Whether welcoming guests, helping teachers, or supporting campus events, our students make a difference every day. This year, 23 students served through Middle School Elevate, 16 in Middle School Service Crew, and 70 in the 6th Grade Service Club—showing what it looks like to lead by serving.
Middle School Students
Mission in Action
95% Committed to Excellence
95% of parents agree the school upholds strong academic expectations for students.
Faith First
Loved and Known 92% of parents affirm that Woodcrest Christian teachers genuinely care for their students.
IMPACT FUND
This year’s generous contributions to the Impact Fund supported three initiatives across our campuses. A brand-new playground was installed at Woodcrest Christian Day School, a new weight room was completed at the high school, and additional funding was provided for tuition assistance. These major enhancements directly impact our students every day—thank you for investing in their experience!
Every Gift Matters
The chart displays percentage gift levels to the Impact Fund in 2024–25, led by gifts under $500, demonstrating the collective strength of our community giving.
Weight Room Use and Reach
24 Twenty-four athletic teams will step into the new weight room to raise their game.
Together for Tuition Assistance
All tuition assistance at Woodcrest Christian is made possible solely through the generosity of donors. No tuition revenue is used to support this program. Continued growth of the Tuition Assistance Fund is essential, ensuring that more students are able to experience the life-changing opportunities of a Woodcrest Christian School education.
51% Over half of our high school students will train in the new weight room—expanding fitness, strength, and athletic opportunity on campus.
Your generosity makes a lasting difference—in the lives of students and in the work God is doing here. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. Would you prayerfully consider donating today? For questions, please contact: Jeff White, Director of Development mr.jeffwhite@wcss.org
Woodcrest Christian School
Elementary Campus
3612 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
Middle & High School Campus
18401 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92508
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