08/21/2026
We received the sad news that VCS’ beloved principal from 1970–1984, Mr. Frank DeVries, was recently called home to be with the Lord.
Mr. DeVries will be remembered with great fondness: for his warm and generous smile, his love for students, and his deep conviction about what Christian education could and should be.
During his 14 years as principal, he helped shape VCS from a small school largely connected to one church denomination into the interdenominational Christian community we know today. He delighted in seeing children who had worshipped in many different churches on Sunday come together as one school community on Monday - a reflection of his desire for VCS to be, above all, a Christian school.
He believed deeply in the joy of learning and in discipling students. He championed music and art (he was an extremely talented musician-composer himself!), established Kindergarten at VCS, and even introduced VCS students to the school’s first computers. Generations of students will fondly remember the songs he composed, including “Summertime” and “Tiny Little Spider”- two examples that our students still belt out with gusto today!
Mr. DeVries once described how he sees the VCS story in Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed: something that began with tiny beginnings and, by God’s grace, grew into a tree where many could find a home. We are so grateful for the seeds he faithfully planted and for a legacy that continues to bear fruit at VCS today.
We grieve his passing and hold his family and loved ones in our prayers. Yet we grieve with the certain hope we have in Christ.
As he would say: Soli Deo Gloria.
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📷: The first two beautiful pictures are courtesy of Monica C.G., VCS alumnus.
