Northwest Christian Schools concert today

The middle- and high school students at Northwest Christian Schools will share the Christmas spirit during their “Merry Little Christmas” concert today at 7 p.m. in the Calvary Chapel, 511 W. Hastings Road.

The students will sing traditional tunes, including “Adeste Fidelis” and “Winter Wonderland.” The concert will also feature holiday favorites such as “The Nutcracker March,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Sleigh Ride” by Northwest Christian’s Band.

Northwest Christian’s homeschool students will also celebrate the season with their Homeschool Chimes and Handbell Choir Concert on Dec. 18 at Crossover Church, 16825 N. Newport Highway, at 2:30 p.m.

The concert will feature third- and fourth-graders playing holiday songs on recorders; fifth- and sixth-graders on hand bells, while kindergartners through second-graders sing along to Christmas tunes.

The Medley of Praise Choir includes homeschooled students in first through 12th grades.

EVHS students earn AP Scholar status

Students from East Valley High School recently earned AP Scholar status for their academic excellence on Advanced Placement Program exams.

AP Scholars with Distinction, given to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3.0 or higher on five or more of the exams are: Ryan Haight, Sean Haight, Tim Ngo, Heyden Patterson, John Phelan, and Kaylyn Zastoupil.

AP Scholars with Honor, granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3.0 or higher on four or more of the exams are: Damon Albrecht, Hanna Gillingham, Derrik Gratz, and Emily Sior.

AP Scholars, awarded to students who receive grades of 3.0 or higher on three or more AP exams are: Cordelia Achen, Jana Gibson, Amanda Hutchins, Rachel Loe, and Bryce Pointer.