Sumiton Christian School

History

Sumiton Christian was founded in 1976 as a kindergarten called Kiddie College. Classes were held in the Sumiton Church of God sunday school rooms. In 1983 the school became known as Pathway Christian School and was offering classes up to the 6th grade. In 1989 the name was officially changed to Sumiton Christian School. SCS experienced its most rapid growth from 1990 - 1996 when enrollment jumped from 175 to over 500 students. In 1995 SCS had its first graduating class made up of 16 students. Currently, SCS has more than 625 students enrolled.

1975

Jack-N-Jill Kindergarten destroyed by Fire Glenda Dodd turned over her enrollment to the Sumiton Church of God Monies from the Insurance Company used to purchase all school supplies. Name changed to Kiddie College 42 students enrolled with 3 Teachers for K-4 and K-5 students

1976

School Started as “ Kiddie College ” Classes held in Sumiton Church of God Sunday School Rooms

1983

Name changed to Pathway Christian School Classes included elementary grades up to 6th grade students

1986

School moved to present location - Building #1 Added grades 7th & 8th

1989

Building #1 Dedication Ceremony Official Name of School Changed to Sumiton Christian School Becky Potts - new Principal; enrollment is 120 students K - 8th. 9 Full-time teachers employed; 2 staff employed

1992

Building #2 constructed in summer of 1992 Enrollment climbs to 250 students K-10. 19 Full-time teachers and 4 staff members.

1994

Enrollment climbs to 450 New Wing Constructed on Building #2

1995

First Graduating Class of SCS - 16 students

1996

Enrollment reaches 543 2nd Graduating Class with 21 students Football/Baseball complex constructed & field house completed AISA Class 1A Basketball State Champions

1998

AISA Class 3A Basketball State Runner-Up

2000

SACS Accreditation completed Excavation for new High School complex started

2001

First phase of construction completed Cafeteria and new High School wing entered for 1st time

2002

New gymnasium, locker rooms and weight room completed First Varsity Basketball games played in new facility

2004

AL High School Athletic Association Class 2A State Baseball Champions Formation of Beginning Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Bands Newly-Formed SCS Eagle Vanguard Marching Band marches for the 1st time

Athletics

The Eagles compete in the AHSAA class 2A sports. SCS has 8 female varsity sports including: basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, softball, swimming, track, and volleyball. The Eagles also have 8 male varsity sports including: football, basketball, baseball, golf, wrestling, swimming, tennis, and cross-country.

The varsity basketball team won the AISA Class 1A Basketball State Championship in 1996. That feat was almost duplicated in 1998 while competing in the highest AISA classification level. They finished that season as the AISA Class 3A Basketball State Runner-Up.

The varsity baseball team won the AHSAA class 2A state baseball championship in 2004.

The varsity fast-pitch softball team completed a perfect season in 2010 sweeping the Walker County Tournament and AHSAA Area & Regional Title match-ups. The season ended, with yet another sweep, taking the 2010 Girls 3A State Championship Title.

In the year 2016 the Eagles led a tremendous year in their golfing department with only one student, Brady Morrison (better known as 'the koala kid'), who led an amazing effort to revive the dead spirit of Golf within the school. His efforts are among some of the most prestigious in Sumiton Christian and American history.