A Christian School on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Holly Grove by the Numbers

530 Students

IN GRADES PK-12

56 Staff

ON A 50-ACRE CAMPUS

425 Graduates

AND COUNTING

 $20 Million

IN SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED

Holly Grove is an independent, private, Christian, college preparatory, co-educational day school that was established in 1976 with 19 students, and has since grown to an enrollment of over 500 from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade. The campus is 10 miles north of the Maryland-Virginia border on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and draws its students from both states. 

Our Mission

Holly Grove partners with families to provide excellence in Christ centered academics by preparing students to live God-honoring lives.

Our Vision

Under God’s direction, HGCS will focus on the student’s spiritual, academic, social and physical development. Our goal is for students to enjoy a relationship with Jesus Christ and become mature disciples of His Word. Since our main objective is to glorify God, we commit ourselves to lead by example in scholarship, vocation and lifestyle.

 

History

1976

The school is founded, opening with 19 students in grades 2-8 with 2 teachers. School was held in the one-room Adams School House on the grounds of Holly Grove Mennonite Church.

1981

New school building, with three classrooms, opens on the 15 acre lot behind the church.

1994

9th grade added. Kindergarten class is doubled, with one grade doubling each year following.

2001

New high school wing completed. Sports program offers 12 teams in 7 sports. Enrollment of 550, staff of 41.

2010

School receives accreditation from MASAC and ACSI.  Graduating class is offered over $1.5 million in college scholarships.

2017

HGCS reaches a new enrollment record of 565 students, and is reaccredited by ACSI and MSA-CSS.

Faculty & Staff

Elementary

Middle & High

Administrative & Support

Accreditation

HGCS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on on Elementary and Secondary Schools) and by the Association of Christian Schools International.

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Career Opportunities

Job Openings

Thank you for your interest in seeking employment at Holly Grove Christian School. 

Current openings:

  • High School Science Teacher.

    • Learn more and apply here today: https://forms.gle/QqBPdDeLPN6G7jGY9

Contact Matthew Curtis to learn more about potential future openings.

 

Governance

Board

The Board is comprised of appointed members, many of whom are current or former parents of HGCS students. The Board sets policy, monitors performance, and sets long-range goals for the school. The Board meets on the third Monday of every month (not including December and July). If you have a question or comment for the board, please contact the Head of School and they will provide your information to the Chairman of the Board.

Head of School

The Head of School is hired to oversee day-to-day school operations, including supervision of all faculty and staff, as well as executing the strategic plan and goals of the school.  The Head of School reports directly to the School Board.

 
 

Contact Us

Our offices are open every school day from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Phone

(410) 957-0222

Email

info@hgcsweb.com

Address

7317 Mennonite Church Road
Westover, MD 21871
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