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

LEARN. LOVE. SERVE

For 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.
 
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.

50

Years of Experience

15:1

Avg. Student to
Teacher Ratio

35+

Local Churches Served

94

2023-24 Enrollment

Upcoming Events

You can view our full 2023/2024 school calendar and list of events by clicking the button below.

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School Orientation

August 19 @ 6:30 PM

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First Day of School

August 21 @ 8:00 AM

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All FORE the KIDS! Golf Outing

August 24 @ 8:00 AM

Golf Club of Bucyrus

News & Social Media

Be sure to like our Facebook page to stay up to date with everything going on at WCS.

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We’ve had another wonderful week at school! It’s a privilege to serve the 124 students the Lord has brought to us this year. We ended this week with a combined chapel service, where we sang together, enjoyed a special music performance by one of our students, and were challenged by the book of James, delivered by our chapel speaker, Mr. Matt Eichhorn. We’ve attached a short clip for you to enjoy. Have a great weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday! See MoreSee Less

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Go Micah! Just fantastic!

Wow!! 🤩 Amazing job!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us. 😃

Thank you for posting! I loved hearing what my kiddo hears! ❤️

Bravo Micah!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And Matt. ☺️ Amazing job!!

Awesome piano skills

Jax just told me it was a really good message !!!!!

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Concrete is going in in many areas. It really helps you to get an idea for what the buildings will look like. Each day is a step forward. Please keep praying for this project! See MoreSee Less

The 2024 school year is off to a fun start!! Here’s some shots that you may have missed.

🏐⚽️ 🏀 If you want to join the sports programs talk to Coaches Matt & Sidney Smith, Ben & Chelsea Porter, & Kimberly Sutter.

If you want to volunteer to work in the concession stand please let Mrs. Andrea Stump know. We would love to have your help!!

Thank you to all of the coaches, parents & volunteers who make all of the fun possible!

📢GO WARRIORS!!📢

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COME SUPPORT THE WARRIORS TONIGHT!!
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Junior High Girls Volleyball
@ 5 PM @ Wayside Gymnasium
📣👏🏻THERE WILL BE DELICIOUS PORK SANDWICHES & NACHOS AGAIN!👏🏻📣

Junior High Boys Soccer
@ 5 PM @ Bay Soccer Field in Bucyrus (No Concessions)

We will be collecting admission at both venues.
We are playing Ashland Christian & we are praying you all have safe & great games!

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💙🏐💙⚽️💙🏐💙⚽️💙
COME SUPPORT THE WARRIORS TONIGHT!! 
💙⚽️💙🏐💙⚽️💙🏐💙

Junior High Girls Volleyball 
@ 5 PM @ Wayside Gymnasium 
📣👏🏻THERE WILL BE DELICIOUS PORK SANDWICHES & NACHOS AGAIN!👏🏻📣 

Junior High Boys Soccer 
@ 5 PM @ Bay Soccer Field in Bucyrus (No Concessions) 

We will be collecting admission at both venues. 
We are playing Ashland Christian & we are praying you all have safe & great games! 

#WaysideWarriors

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📸📸DROP YOUR PICTURE BELOW!📸📸

What a fun photo op! Great idea Mrs. Chelsea & THANK YOU to WCS for making it happen! Drop your pictures in the comments that you took with the WELCOME BACK sign. We can’t wait for a great school year & are thrilled to see all of your smiles this morning!!

🎈🎉HAPPY FIRST DAY EVERYONE!🎉🎈

🪧Sign by Yard Flair Signs ❤️

#WaysideWarriors
#Bucyrus
#ChristianSchool
#YardFlairSigns
#FirstDayOfSchool
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📸📸DROP YOUR PICTURE BELOW!📸📸

What a fun photo op! Great idea Mrs. Chelsea & THANK YOU to WCS for making it happen! Drop your pictures in the comments that you took with the WELCOME BACK sign. We can’t wait for a great school year & are thrilled to see all of your smiles this morning!! 

🎈🎉HAPPY FIRST DAY EVERYONE!🎉🎈

🪧Sign by Yard Flair Signs ❤️

#WaysideWarriors
#Bucyrus
#ChristianSchool
#YardFlairSigns 
#FirstDayOfSchool

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1 Grade warriors are thrilled to be back to school!

2024-2025 second grade class!

All the cousins ❤️❤️

Not so thrilled it was so cold! Littlest couldn’t wait for school!

Cool cat Jaxon! 😎

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We welcomed 127 students to WCS at orientation last night. Looking forward to a great start to the school year this Wednesday. What a great time to be a part of what God is doing at Wayside Christian School.
We are thankful for God’s grace and the growth we have experienced this year. May our students and families meet Christ and grow in Christ this year.

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