What Is Important?

What sets SBEC apart is not what we do but how we do what we do. SBEC meets the same accreditation standards as all public schools. Accreditation committees look to see if a school is pursuing their mission statement and, if so, are they doing it with academic rigor. Our mission statement consists of our students being Christ-centered, knowing and honoring Jesus Christ, growing in knowledge and wisdom, and reaching their God-given potential and is the standard of everything we do here at SBEC. Anyone associated with SBEC for a few months will attest to the academic rigor. However, our students are not only fulfilling the mission statement in academics but our athletic teams practice hard and play hard, not to win accolades for themselves but to show that competition can be done in a Christ like manner. Our musical production of Singin’ in the Rain demonstrates that wholesome entertainment can be done well and recognized for excellence. Our classes, while developing our student’s academic skills, are places where God and Jesus are familiar topics in the discussion. Everything we do points to God. It’s the how we do what we do that is important.

February was a very active month for the high school with basketball taking center court as both the boys and girls basketball teams advanced to the regionals. The Lady Trojans even went all the way to the state tournament. Also in February, our award winning drama department put on yet another amazing musical production of Singin’ in the Rain which included an actual rain shower on stage.

In addition to the extra-curricular activities it was also time for re-enrollment. SBEC is blessed each year as parents decide to again partner with us in the education of their sons and daughters. It is a responsibility we take very seriously and strive to improve each year.

SBEC grieves the loss of our elementary assistant principal, Cathy Laster. After a long bout with brain cancer, Cathy was called away from the trials of this world to the joys of heaven. Cathy Laster epitomized an SBEC faculty member for she loved God, loved her family, and loved the students. We shall miss her.