Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence In Christian Education

Over 45 years ago, Hillcrest Christian School began in the hearts and minds of members and friends of a non-denominational Christian fellowship. Hillcrest Christian School was officially established by the church, Hillcrest Christian Center, in the fall of 1977. It was originally governed by the church’s board of elders and classes were held at the church.  A few years later, the leadership decided to move the school to the location at 384 Erbes Road. Many volunteers labored to convert the campus from its prior use as a community hospital to the school for all our students.  After approximately five years, the school was established as a charter member of Association of Christian Schools International. During the 1994-1995 school year, the school became an independent entity separate from the church but jointly shared the campus until Hillcrest Christian Center disbanded as a church effective January 30, 1995. At that time the school became the sole entity, Hillcrest Christian Center, and held title to all property.  As intended by its founders, Hillcrest Christian School still exists to serve the Christian community by providing high-quality Christian education and discipleship to develop well-rounded students who will impact this world for the Lord Jesus Christ through Biblical thought and action and a deep-rooted foundation in God’s Word.

Chronology of School Development

Listed here are various milestones indicating aspects of the school’s development with an emphasis on more recent events.

2020	Hillcrest Christian School acquires a new property on 449 Wilbur and moves both Preschool and Main Campuses onto new property during Summer 2020.
2016	Campus renovations are funded for the main building, including new flooring, paint, lockers, cafe, bathrooms, staff lounge, and lobby furnishings.
2015	Preschool Campus moved to new larger, separate campus, where renovations including Artificial Turf installation and security upgrades are completed.
2014	Smartboards are purchased and added to all classrooms to expand technology offerings across all subjects.
2011	HCS Preschool became accredited by WASC and ACSI
2010 - 2011	Auditorium remodel including paint, carpet, new chairs, sound insulation, new programmable stage lighting and a new state of the art soundboard.
2009 - 2010	The HCS Private Satellite Program (PSP) was initiated to serve families who independently teach their children.
2008 - 2009	HCS’s English Language Development program (ELD) was started to serve international students and students who speak English as a second language.
2007	The portion of property along Erbes Road was developed into a grass field for physical education.
2005 - 2006	A new science lab was developed to expand and enrich the science program, ready for students by the end of the 2005-2006 school year.
2004- 2005	In the summer of 2004, the main building was renovated to include new ceiling lighting, carpet, and painting.
2000	Five Portable Classrooms are added to the campus in one year with a sixth portable added the year after for expanded enrollment.
1998	Hillcrest became accredited by WASC and ACSIIn 1998, HCS applied for and received its first term of accreditation through ACSI and WASC.
1977	The school opened doors as Hillcrest Christian School. Early in the school’s history, the school (and church) were moved to 384 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks.