In 1978, First Presbyterian Church of Southport member recognized a need for a Christian preschool. Southport Presbyterian Nursery Schoolwas created with two classes of four year olds. During the following years, as community interest heightened, the Preschool added classes for Two’s Three’s, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. SPNS parents, who were church members, gained permission from the church Session to establish an elementary school for 1986-1987. The name was changed to Southport Presbyterian Christian School and a first grade was formed. Second grade and a second/third grade combination followed as enrollment dictated. A self-contained third grade became a reality in the 1992-1993 school year. Fourth grade was added for the 1996-1997 school year and fifth grade began after the “big move” to the McFarland Boulevard site in 1997-1998. The program now provides classes for children two years through eighth grade.

SPCS, a ministry of Southport Presbyterian Church, is operated by a board of directors, all of whom are church members. We welcome students of all races or national origins. Scholarships, based on need, are available for families in the elementary grades.

Mission Statement:

SPCS is a Christ-centered educational institution. We believe children are created in the image of God as unique persons of intrinsic worth. Our purpose is to educate each child according to individual needs in an atmosphere which fosters the child’s optimum growth. We dedicate ourselves to a continual process of academic excellence.

We emphasize:

• a nurturing environment
• spiritual development
• academic excellence
• character building
• acceptable social behavior
• individual creativity
• self-confidence
• ability to problem solve
• independence
• sense of security