“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”  -Luke 2:52

LEARN. LOVE. SERVE

For 50 years Wayside Christian School has been able to provide a community of learning for both the academic and spiritual development of each young person.
We invite you to come and experience Wayside for yourself.

About Us

Wayside Christian School is situated in Bucyrus, Ohio and has been serving families since 1973 by offering a high-quality, faith-based education. Our school has been a source of enrichment for hundreds of families and our students have come from over 35 local churches, including Wayside Chapel, our home church.
 
At Wayside, we strive to help every student reach their full potential. Our small class sizes, disciplined environment, and dedicated faculty contribute to our students’ success. Our teachers view their role as a ministry, where they can serve the Lord and demonstrate the joy and fulfillment that comes from living a life in Christ.

Core Values

At WCS, we are committed to providing our students with high-quality academics that stimulate learning and push them to think critically. We strive to ensure that our students have meaningful experiences that provide them with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the future.

Our academic curriculum is founded upon the principles and values of Scripture, recognizing it as the ultimate source of truth. We use the teachings and doctrines of Scripture to help form our students’ values, beliefs, and understanding of the world.

We strongly encourage all our students to reach their fullest potential by exposing themselves to a wide range of disciplines, including speech, drama, music, technology, and athletics. Doing so will enable them to develop diverse skills and enrich their learning experience.

We aim to identify and cultivate each student’s unique gifts, allowing them to flourish and fulfill the plan that God has for their lives.

At Wayside Christian School, the entire faculty and staff is unwavering in their commitment to serving each student with a heart of humility and compassion, recognizing that each one is a precious creation of God.

We desire for every student to pursue a genuine and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ, and then to live a life wholly dedicated to serving Him and loving others.

51

Years of Experience

15:1

Avg. Student to
Teacher Ratio

35+

Local Churches Served

123

2024-25 Enrollment

Upcoming Events

You can view our full 2024/2025 school calendar and list of events by clicking the button below.

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Fundraising Banquet

March 1 @ 5:00 PM

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Easter Break

April 17-22

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Spring Concert

May 2

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News & Social Media

Be sure to like our Facebook page to stay up to date with everything going on at WCS.

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5 days ago
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Some important steps have been taken recently. Today the parking lot lights were inspected, approved, and the concrete was poured. Paving the parking lot is scheduled for next week. After that we will be able to have the final inspection and full occupancy permit.
In the meantime, furniture is arriving and being assembled and installed. Things are really taking shape around here.
We are moving things into classrooms and moving forward.
God is good as we near the end of this project and the beginning of the school year.
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So good to see the school still going strong. I remember it back in the day when the Rothaar family was involved with it. How long has the school been around?

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1 week ago
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Today is the one year anniversary of breaking ground on the WCS building expansion project. Grateful for where the Lord has brought us and where He is taking us. So much good is happening. See MoreSee Less

⛳ The 5th Annual All FORE! the KIDS Golf Outing is right around the corner — happening August 23 at the Golf Club of Bucyrus! If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to register today.

🏗️ This year’s proceeds will go toward completing the WCS Building Expansion Project — set to open for the 2025–26 school year to accommodate our growing student body!

🎯 If you know of any businesses that would be interested in supporting Christian education we also have sponsorships available for this golf outing. Whether you’re a returning participant or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you be part of this impactful event!

🔗 Learn more and sign up here: all-fore-the-kids-charity-golf-outing.perfectgolfevent.com
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⛳ The 5th Annual All FORE! the KIDS Golf Outing is right around the corner — happening August 23 at the Golf Club of Bucyrus! If you havent registered yet, be sure to register today. 

🏗️ This year’s proceeds will go toward completing the WCS Building Expansion Project — set to open for the 2025–26 school year to accommodate our growing student body!

🎯 If you know of any businesses that would be interested in supporting Christian education we also have sponsorships available for this golf outing. Whether youre a returning participant or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you be part of this impactful event!

🔗 Learn more and sign up here: https://all-fore-the-kids-charity-golf-outing.perfectgolfevent.com

Basketball Camp is Friday and Saturday, July 27-28.
3rd-6th grade in the morning, 9a-noon.
7th-12th grade in the afternoon, Noon-3pm.
Use the QR link in the picture to register.
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Basketball Camp is Friday and Saturday, July 27-28.
3rd-6th grade in the morning, 9a-noon.
7th-12th grade in the afternoon, Noon-3pm.
Use the QR link in the picture to register.Image attachment

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Is this just for Wayside students?

Wayside Christian School is still looking to fill a few support staff positions for the 2025–2026 school year. If you’re interested in joining our team, please complete the appropriate application at: www.wcswarriors.com/employment/ See MoreSee Less

Wayside Christian School is still looking to fill a few support staff positions for the 2025–2026 school year. If youre interested in joining our team, please complete the appropriate application at: https://www.wcswarriors.com/employment/
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Enrolling k4-12th Grade

Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year will begin in February.

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