Changing the World for God’s Glory

First Presbyterian Day School

We provide a Christ-centered, academically rigorous education, nurturing students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to excel in life and faith.

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Growing in Faith, Pursuing Academic Excellence, and Empowering Future Leaders.

Through Christ-centered relationships and engaging opportunities, First Presbyterian Day School nurtures joyful exploration, intellectual integrity, and academic grit, while captivating and energizing students to be curious, lifelong learners.

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Educate and Equip

The heart of FPD is rooted in the meaningful relationships between our students and our devoted, Christ-centered faculty and staff, who mentor and guide them each day.

First Presbyterian Day School is committed to building Christ-centered relationships and providing engaging experiences that cultivate a love for learning. We create an environment where students thrive through joyful discovery, intellectual curiosity, and academic perseverance.
We strive for excellence in all aspects of our program. We pursue excellence in our curriculum, our faculty and staff, our Board of Trustees, our athletic programs, our fine arts programs, and our plant, property, and equipment. We aim to provide an education that enables our graduates to attend and succeed in any college and university they choose to attend.
We believe God has given the Holy Scriptures as His authoritative and infallible rule for faith and life. God’s truth revealed in the Bible provides the frame of reference or lens through which we view all of life. It is the foundation and integrating point for all truth. Thus, our curriculum and instruction, our programs and administration, our communication, every aspect of our school will be founded in a biblical understanding of the world and life.
As Christians, we are called to be redemptive agents in the world, acting as stewards of creation and having an impact on our culture that glorifies God and advances His kingdom. We will seek to strengthen believers and the church, profess the Gospel of Jesus Christ, relieve those in need, and stand against ideas and initiatives of the ungodly—in all, bringing glory to God and acknowledging with gratitude that He accomplishes the work.
We desire to exhibit complete honesty and integrity in our interactions with parents, students, faculty, staff, vendors, and all others whom God may put in our path. We also seek soundness in our financial condition, business practices, and policies. We understand that honesty and transparency does not mean disclosing some things that must necessarily be treated with confidentiality. Our desire is to be beyond reproach in everything we do and say.

We acknowledge that God has given the responsibility of raising and training a child to the parents. We view our role as one of supporting parents and assisting them as they seek to fulfill God’s command to “train up a child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Our policies and actions are intended to support parents first. We believe that serving families means being financially responsible and making an FPD education within the financial reach of as many families as possible.

Our values inspire students to grow, act with integrity, and make a meaningful impact.

We nuture growth, build character, and equip students for success.

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Our Stories

At FPD, students discover their unique talents and reach their highest potential.

Ella Washburn, Class of 2025

"In fifth grade, we wrote “I Am From” poems. We were asked to detail our childhood, our traditions, the things that made us, us. But if I had to write it again now, I think it would go something like this:"

I am from hallway hugs and pre-quiz pep talks,
From chapels and pep rallies and Viking bumps.
From warm lunchroom cookies, flowers after curtain calls,
Loud laughter in the gym and quiet prayers at the flagpole.
From Spanish Club crafts and “good job” stickers when we didn’t always deserve them.
From FPD-branded water bottles and car stickers and stadium chairs,
And Mrs. Liz’s “Go Vikings!” after the morning announcements.
I'm from love that goes beyond education. People that would “tear off a roof for me”.
I am from 5671 Calvin Drive.
And I always will be.

I love how in our classroom we get to draw pictures with our Bible story. Going to recess is so fun because it’s such a big playground and I get to play with my friends. I enjoy seeing my friends each day, writing in cursive, learning and reading books.

Kyra Hubbard Student

FPD is great because it's a Christian School with a lot of activities. The teachers are very kind and help me a lot

Linda Jin Student

I love the student body here. I feel like everyone is super accepting and is super nice. One really good thing is our Robotics Team. As the team captain, I’m just really passionate about it.

Jacob Burnsed Student

I love how kind all the teachers are. I do soccer cheer, golf, and cross country. I’m excited about all the new things I learn each day in the classroom and in sports.

Tilly Hall Student

We believe in developing the whole student—mind, body, and spirit.

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OPPORTUNITIES

At FPD, students excel through a wide range of enriching experiences.

Our values inspire students to grow, act with integrity, and make a meaningful impact.

Academics

Faith-Based Learning

Life Beyond the Classroom

OUR Community

By the Numbers

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97%

Accepted to their first or second college choice.

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750

Current students in 3k-12th grade.

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Tablet computers in 5th-12th grade

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240

Acre campus.

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Varsity sports teams.

We believe that every moment matters.

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Spotlight on Success

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First Day of School 

FPD has given me a community that are always there for me, offering encouragement, wisdom, and support through every season of life.

MARY JAMES JUSTICE12th Grade Studentt

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FPD exists to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory. FPD provides a relationship-focused, academically-strong, Christ-centered experience for grades 3K - 12th. The strength of our school stems from the relationships between students and the Christ-centered faculty and staff who mentor them daily.

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Changing the World for God’s Glory

Growing in Faith, Pursuing Academic Excellence, and Empowering Future Leaders.

The heart of FPD is rooted in the meaningful relationships between our students and our devoted, Christ-centered faculty and staff, who mentor and guide them each day.

Our values inspire students to grow, act with integrity, and make a meaningful impact.

We nuture growth, build character, and equip students for success.