Faith Baptist School (Salisbury, Maryland)

Faith Baptist School (commonly abbreviated "FBS") is a private Christian preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is one of three bona fide church schools in Wicomico County along with St. Frances de Sales and Salisbury Baptist Academy. Faith Baptist School currently enrolls grades Preschool through 12th Grade. The school's mascot is the falcon, and its colors are maroon and gray.

Faith Baptist School
Address
30505 Dagsboro Road

Maryland's Eastern Shore, Delmarva

Salisbury
,
Wicomico
,
Maryland
21804

USA
Coordinates38°25′13″N 75°33′14″W
Information
School typePrivate Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Junior High School, High School
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationBaptist
Founded1983
FounderRobert Reinert
StatusEnrolling
School boardDeacon Board of Faith Baptist Church
AdministratorMr. Matthew George
Staff3
Faculty14
GradesPreK-12
GenderCoeducational
Age3 years old to 18 years old
Enrollment120
Average class size12 students
Color(s)Maroon   Gray  
SloganEducating for Eternity
SongVictory in Jesus
AthleticsJunior Varsity, Varsity
Athletics conferenceDelaware Valley Christian Athletic Conference
SportsSoccer, Volleyball, Basketball
MascotFalcon
NewspaperThe Falcon Flyer
Tuition$4,300.00 annually[1]
Websitehttp://www.faithbaptistschoolsalisbury.com

Faith Baptist School is a member school of the Maryland Association of Christian Schools and the American Association of Christian Schools.

History

"Faith Baptist School opened its doors in 1983 with 17 students. Kindergarten through sixth grade were the first grades offered. The school's first administrator, Mark Jago, along with Mrs. Martha Wood, and Mrs. Kim Sterling made up the school's original faculty. Mr. Jago was responsible for choosing the Falcon as the school's mascot as well as the grey and maroon color scheme. In the school's second year its student population doubled. Each successive year following its inception, the school would add a new grade until it reached the full complement it retains today."[2]

Historically, FBS students have participated in the community around them, such as local contests, Handbell and Choir Concerts, and other volunteer opportunities. In 2014 John Zockoll was recognized for his artwork in the "Geocache Dash and Bash" Art Contest.[3] A recent fourth grader placed first in the region for her essay in the Maryland Municipal League "If I Were Mayor" Essay Contest.[4]

Current administration
  • Faith Baptist School Board - Deacon Board of Faith Baptist Church, Harold Hamilton, Ben Reinert, Gwen Tarr
  • School President - Pastor Robert Reinert
  • Administrator - Mr. Matthew George

Membership

Affordability

Faith Baptist School, according to The Manna, March 2014, is the most affordable PreK-12th institution in Salisbury.[8]

See also

References
  1. Mark Zockoll. "Tuition Information". faithbaptistschool.ws.
  2. Chris Van Buskirk. "Our History". faithbaptistschool.ws.
  3. Jon Bleiweis (29 May 2014). "Geocache Dash & Bash set for June 7". Delmarva Daily Times.
  4. "Maryland Municipal League Announces Eleven Fourth Grade Winners of Statewide 2014 'If I Were Mayor' Essay Contest". Westminster, Maryland Patch.
  5. http://www.aacs.org/?school=faith-baptist-school-3
  6. http://www.macsmd.org/
  7. https://www.facebook.com/DelawareValleyChristianAthleticConference/
  8. Maranatha, Inc. "ISSUU - The Manna March 2014 by Maranatha, Inc". Issuu.
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