Welcome to Payson Christian School
Teaching to the Whole of the Child
Distinct from other educational institutions, at Payson Christian School, we nurture “The Whole of the Child” in a haven where academic excellence meets spiritual and ethical grounding. Discover a community focused on holistic development, where students are empowered and relationships flourish. Join us for a transformative education in a safe, respectful, and positive environment—
Your child’s journey to a well-rounded future starts here.
Dual Accreditation
Here at PCS we don’t take our accreditations lightly. Our continuing education process is rigorous because we understand the educational power that accreditations hold. They equip and advance how effective we are in terms of innovation and research and are at the center of each of our programs.
All of the teachers at PCS are ACSI certified and Cognia certified and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree – more than half have a master’s or higher. Regardless of the degree, each teacher is dedicated to continuing their professional development and takes part in continuing education opportunities regularly.
A Note From Our School Administrator
Welcome to Payson Christian School. I am Aaron Walp, PhD, Dmin, the school administrator. My wife, TJ, and I have been married for over 34 years. We have two adult sons and a granddaughter. We love the outdoors and backpack, kayak, ride our CanAm, or whatever else we can do to get outside and take in this breathtaking Arizona scenery. God showed off when He designed this fantastic state!
I have had the privilege of serving in leadership roles in six states, bringing a diverse background to my work. Over the past seven years, we have implemented several thoughtful changes at PCS, always striving for simplicity. Our guiding principles are: honoring God, never settling for mediocrity, avoiding the mindset of “That’s the way it’s always been,” and recognizing that there is always room for improvement. We believe that nothing is beneath anyone, and we start each day with the expectation of learning something new.
We are servants of the Most High – always learning, growing, and demanding innovation. I would love to have you join us as we work together to make PCS a top-notch ministry that adequately prepares students for the rigors of a very tough tomorrow. We live in a real world with real problems; let’s get our kids ready for reality via a solid education.
Meet Our
Dedicated Staff
Administrative
Dr. A. Walp, PhD, DMin
Administrator
Susan Sanders
Dean of Faculty and Students
Beth Neumann
Registrar and Special Events Coordinator
TJ Walp
Tuition Assistance Specialist
Andrea McQueen
Financial Coordinator
Preschool Staff
Judy Contratto
Childcare Specialist
Gwen Nees
Preschool Instructor
Amie Horsley
Preschool Instructor
Elementary School Staff
Lori Stedman
Kindergarten Instructor
Rae bailiff
First Grade Instructor
Sara Kario
Second Grade Instructor
Hunter Horsley
Third Grade Instructor
Aidan Stockman
Fourth Grade Instructor
Middle School Staff
Margot Tan
Art and Middle School Science
Claudia Broere
Middle School Instructor
Nikki Brown
Middle School Instructor
Bob Bailiff
PE & Computer Science
Instructional Aides
Judith Radcliff
Instructional Aide
“I have been blown away by the administration at this school. They ensure high-quality care to both the students and the parents, and they are always looking ahead to prepare the students for the future. On top of it all, they are centered on Christ!”
– The Campbell Family
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For more information about Payson Christian School please call our office at 928-474-8050, or share your information via a form and we will be in touch.
Payson Christian School
1000 E Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone:
928-474-8050
Email:
info@pcspayson.org
Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Payson Christian School admits students and hires employees of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privilegesm programs, and activites generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
