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Planting Seeds
of Growth & Faith
at Mt. Salus
Christian School
Mt. Salus Staff
Mt. Salus Christian School has been dedicated to providing Christcentered
academic excellence for over fifty years. That commitment
begins with even the youngest students. For the past 21 years, Kim
Yelverton has led the kindergarten (K3-K5) program at Mt. Salus where
she and her team provide a strong foundation for students’ academic
journey while nurturing their faith.
When asked what she enjoys most about teaching kindergartners,
Mrs. Yelverton says, “Teaching kindergartners is both exhilarating
and exhausting, but I can’t imagine it not being a part of my life. I love
greeting each child in the morning and seeing their excitement and
hearing their laughter throughout the day. I enjoy the everyday
opportunities I have listening to an exciting story, helping a child with
his first loose tooth, hearing him read his first book, and watching each
one as they grow in their love for Christ.”
This fall her leadership continues as the Mt. Salus kindergarten
program expands by relocating to the Wildwood Baptist Church facility on
Springridge Road in Clinton. This exciting partnership provides muchneeded
space for the K3-K5 students at Mt. Salus while also offering an
opportunity for the families at the Wildwood Childcare Center to easily
transition their children from the childcare program into an accredited
pre-K and kindergarten program with a Biblical worldview focus.
“I’m very grateful to Wildwood Baptist Church for partnering with
us to help the kindergarten program grow. I’m looking forward to having
more space in each classroom and the increasing opportunities that the
K3-K5 will have to participate in music, STEM, P.E., and art in areas
designed for young children,” says Yelverton.
As Mt. Salus Christian School enters a new season of growth, the
administration is grateful for the continued leadership of their team,
like Mrs. Yelverton. “We are immensely blessed to have Mrs. Yelverton
leading our kindergarten program,” says Mary Kathryn Whittle, dean
of students.
“Not only does Mrs. Yelverton bring a wealth of experience as she
leads our kindergarten program as the director and K5 teacher, she loves
each and every student as her own. Because of her investment in each
student’s academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, we’re confident
that the students that go through the MSCS kindergarten program are
equipped to thrive academically. But even more importantly, the seeds
of the gospel are being planted and watered, providing a foundation for
life,” Whittle adds.
The admiration is mutual. Yelverton says, “I have the privilege of
working alongside the most amazing teachers and staff who are committed
to working as a team to effectively see children grow in their relationship
with the Lord.”
Mt. Salus is excited about the experienced team they have in their
kindergarten program. This fall they will have K3, K4, and K5 classes and
an enrichment teacher for kindergarten classes, allowing them additional
opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration. In addition to daily
enrichment activities, students will have weekly chapel, learning through
song, play, and other hands-on learning activities, all taught through the
lens of Scripture.
Mt. Salus Christian School is on a mission to prepare students for life,
not just graduation.
To see if MSCS is a good fit for your family, call 601-924-5863
or visit mtsalus.org to schedule a campus visit. Now enrolling K3-12th
grade students for the 2023-2024 school year.
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