ABOUT PCS
Welcome to PCS! PCS is a 501(c)3 independent Christian K3-12 school. The mission of PCS is to provide a comprehensive college preparatory education distinguished by a biblical worldview to equip students with the moral integrity, intellectual capacity, and social conscience to impact the world for Christ.
Presbyterian Christian School began in the minds and hearts of several men at Bay Street Presbyterian Church in 1975 and has been serving the Pine Belt community as the premier flagship independent school for over 40 years.
PCS is known for our tight-knit family like community, rigorous academics taught through a Biblical worldview, and a culture of excellence in all things.
Learn more about how we are building upon the legacy of TRUTH, HONOR, and LOYALTY.
PCS by the Numbers
57 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
PCS has been proud to produce 57 National Merit Scholars since the year 2000.
OVER $60 MILLION
Our students are offered over $60 Million in scholarships awarded to PCS students since 1999.
TOP 5O CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOLS IN AMERICA
PCS is proud to have been voted into the top 50 high schools in America.
25.3 COMBINED ACT AVERAGE
Graduates of PCS are not only highly coveted by the best universities, but consistently rank at the top tier for combined ACT averages in the state.
12 COUNTY REPRESENTATION
Students at PCS represent twelve Mississippi counties.
70 ACRE CAMPUS
Located in Forrest County, our 70 acre campus hosts our Elementary, Secondary, and Athletic facilities. Our Preschool is hosted at First Presbyterian Church.
ALL FACULTY APPLE CERTIFIED
We are a fully equipped Apple technology educator. Every faculty member is Apple certified.
STATE OF THE ART GROWING FACILITIES
We are rolling out state-of-the art academic, fine arts, and athletic facilies.
Our Administrators
Dr. Allen O. Smithers
Interim Head of School
Ms. Jamie Tice, B.S., B.A.
Controller- Business Office
Mrs. Melody Duncan, B.S., B.S.
Financial Manager- Business Office
Mr. Terry Walker, A.S., B.S., M.S.
Director of Technology
Mrs. Kami Bonner, B.S., M.A.
Director of Communications
Mrs. April Selman
Director of Admissions
Mr. Rob Shillito, B.A., M.S.
Director of Operations + Development
Mr. Carl Pearce, B.S., M.Ed., M.A.
Maintenance Manager
Mr. Norman Rowe, B.S., M.A.
Secondary School Principal
Mr. Gareth M. Bonner, B.A., M.Ed.
Secondary School Vice Principal, Head Tennis Coach
Mr. Scott Griffith, B.S., M.Ed.
Elementary Principal
Mrs. Heather Tisdale, B.S., M. Ed.
Preschool Director
Coach Josh Sherer, B.S., M.A., M.Div.
Athletic Director + Head Boys' Basketball Coach
Mrs. Jaime Griffin, B.A.
Elementary Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Desiree Pearce, B.S.
Secondary School Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Gwen Sanderford, B.A.
Secondary Registrar
Mrs. Kay Ficken, B.S.
Administration Executive Assistant
Mrs. Elizabth McCrary, FNP-BC
School Nurse
Mrs. Marion Curry, B.A.
Elementary Receptionist
Mrs. Emily Thomas, B.S., M.Ed.
College Counselor