History

In the spring of 1978, the Mennonite Brethren Church of Wasco, under the guidance of Pastor Vernon Reimer, established a three member fact-finding board to ascertain the possibility of beginning a Christian school on the church campus. This group met continuously to seek God’s will for such a school. After much prayerful planning, North Kern Christian School (NKCS) became a reality in the fall of 1978, offering a course of study for grades K through 8 using the individualized Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) curriculum. Within a few years, NKCS switched to A Beka curriculum with classroom-style teaching. The school also soon added two programs of study: our on-campus Preschool, and our Home Study Program. North Kern Christian School remains a ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Wasco, which is a ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter. The mission of the church is: worshiping and glorifying God; rejoicing in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ; helping people find Christ, and making them His disciples. NKCS is a nondenominational school and is open to all who want a Christian environment and Christ-honoring staff and curriculum for their children.