“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”Β  -Luke 2:52

LEARN. LOVE. SERVE

For over 50 years Wayside Christian School has been able to provide a community of learning for both the academic and spiritual development of each young person.
We invite you to come and experience Wayside for yourself.

About Us

Wayside Christian School is situated in Bucyrus, Ohio and has been serving families since 1973 by offering a high-quality, faith-based education. Our school has been a source of enrichment for hundreds of families and our students have come from over 35 local churches, including Wayside Chapel, our home church.
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At Wayside, we strive to help every student reach their full potential. Our small class sizes, disciplined environment, and dedicated faculty contribute to our students’ success. Our teachers view their role as a ministry, where they can serve the Lord and demonstrate the joy and fulfillment that comes from living a life in Christ.

Core Values

At WCS, we are committed to providing our students with high-quality academics that stimulate learning and push them to think critically. We strive to ensure that our students have meaningful experiences that provide them with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the future.

Our academic curriculum is founded upon the principles and values of Scripture, recognizing it as the ultimate source of truth. We use the teachings and doctrines of Scripture to help form our students’ values, beliefs, and understanding of the world.

We strongly encourage all our students to reach their fullest potential by exposing themselves to a wide range of disciplines, including speech, drama, music, technology, and athletics. Doing so will enable them to develop diverse skills and enrich their learning experience.

We aim to identify and cultivate each student’s unique gifts, allowing them to flourish and fulfill the plan that God has for their lives.

At Wayside Christian School, the entire faculty and staff is unwavering in their commitment to serving each student with a heart of humility and compassion, recognizing that each one is a precious creation of God.

We desire for every student to pursue a genuine and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ, and then to live a life wholly dedicated to serving Him and loving others.

51

Years of Experience

15:1

Avg. Student to
Teacher Ratio

35+

Local Churches Served

145

2025-26 Enrollment

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If you ordered spirit wear at the ribbon cutting then do we have great news for you!…Jamie just picked them all up & will have them ready to pass out tonight at the program! Look for her after, in the foyer. They will be all bagged up to keep the Christmas presents a big secret. πŸ€—πŸŽ„ See MoreSee Less

If you ordered spirit wear at the ribbon cutting then do we have great news for you!…Jamie just picked them all up & will have them ready to pass out tonight at the program! Look for her after, in the foyer. They will be all bagged up to keep the Christmas presents a big secret. πŸ€—πŸŽ„

Wayside is closed today, Thursday, December 11, 2025 due to icy roads. See MoreSee Less

Wayside is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, December 11, 2025. See MoreSee Less

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Wynford cancelled. Did Wayside? No bus running.

πŸŽ„ One Week Until Our Christmas Program! πŸŽ„

Next Friday, December 12, at 7:00 PM, we look forward to a joyful evening as our students present β€œSongs of Joy,” sharing the musical pieces they’ve been preparing this semester. As we celebrate with excitement, our hearts will remain focused on the true source of joyβ€”the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

We would love for you, your family, and friends to join us for this special night!

As part of our Christmas Program each year, we will receive a special offering that goes directly toward providing a Christmas bonus for our dedicated teachers and staff. This is a meaningful way for us to express our appreciation for their faithful investment in the lives of our students.

We invite you to prayerfully consider participating in this opportunity to encourage and bless our staff.
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πŸŽ„ One Week Until Our Christmas Program! πŸŽ„

Next Friday, December 12, at 7:00 PM, we look forward to a joyful evening as our students present β€œSongs of Joy,” sharing the musical pieces they’ve been preparing this semester. As we celebrate with excitement, our hearts will remain focused on the true source of joyβ€”the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

We would love for you, your family, and friends to join us for this special night!

As part of our Christmas Program each year, we will receive a special offering that goes directly toward providing a Christmas bonus for our dedicated teachers and staff. This is a meaningful way for us to express our appreciation for their faithful investment in the lives of our students.

We invite you to prayerfully consider participating in this opportunity to encourage and bless our staff.
2 weeks ago
Wayside Christian School

On November 21, 2025 we had a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the new addition. It was such a wonderful evening of great food, fun games, activities, door prizes & lots of school spirit. THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard to make the evening a big success & a huge Thank You to all of our supporters who made this building possible! Thank you to our State Representative Riordan McClain and OCEN director Troy McIntosh for attending and sharing some encouragement at the ceremony.
We are so thrilled with what the Lord is doing at WCS & what a blessing it’s all paid for! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»

Psalm 126:3
β€œThe Lord has done great things for us,
And we are glad.”

#Warriors
#bucyrusohio
#WarriorSpirit
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This was SUCH a great night and so well organized. My kids had tons of fun! And the meal was delicious! Thanks to everyone who was involved. πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Congrats

Awesome!! Praise God Almighty!

πŸ”΅This is also another great option that is approved for school apparel!πŸ”΅

Slick, thin version of a hoodie. Available in Royal & Navy. This is adult sizing but the XS can fit some older youth. The WARRIOR logo, pictured below, will be on the chest.

Jamie will be taking the last of the orders tonight at the entrance of the b-ball game. She will also have what is left of the Spirit Wear for sale TONIGHT! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ» If you can’t make the game we will drop her number in the comments. ⬇️

*You can be billed through FACTS for purchasing.
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πŸ”΅This is also another great option that is approved for school apparel!πŸ”΅ 

Slick, thin version of a hoodie. Available in Royal & Navy. This is adult sizing but the XS can fit some older youth. The WARRIOR logo, pictured below, will be on the chest. 

Jamie will be taking the last of the orders tonight at the entrance of the b-ball game. She will also have what is left of the Spirit Wear for sale TONIGHT! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ» If you can’t make the game we will drop her number in the comments. ⬇️ 

*You can be billed through FACTS for purchasing.Image attachment

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Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year is open!