Inside the VCS Experience with Ben Davis

• Has the college athletics recruiting process ever felt confusing or overwhelming? 
• Are you wondering whether your student-athlete is getting the right exposure, doing the right things, or starting early enough? 
• How much do grades matter, when can coaches begin communicating with students, and what should families be doing now to prepare? 

The college athletics recruiting landscape can feel complicated, but VCS families do not have to navigate it alone. In this special presentation, Alina Lance, Associate Athletic Director at Sacramento State, explains what student-athletes and parents should understand about NCAA eligibility, academic preparation, recruiting timelines, scholarships, college communication, and the rapidly changing world of collegiate athletics.

The presentation also features Alicia Borges, VCS Head Volleyball Coach and SportsRecruits Program Lead, sharing how VCS works directly with student-athletes through individualized guidance and access to SportsRecruits. Families will learn how students can build recruiting profiles, share film, identify realistic college opportunities, communicate with coaches, and receive support throughout the process.

This conversation illustrates one of the distinct advantages of pursuing athletics at VCS. Our students receive competitive opportunities along with the personal mentorship, academic guidance, recruiting resources, and individual attention that can be much harder to find at a larger school.

Recorded on September 9th, 2026. You can access Alina's full presentation here.

Meet Michelle Reynolds, the new Secondary Principal at Vacaville Christian Schools! In this episode of Inside the VCS Experience, Head of School Ben Davis meets with Michelle, who shares more about her background, the experiences that shaped her as an educator and leader, and what drew her to VCS.

Drawing from her extensive experience with Christian education (and most recently with IB - International Baccalaureate - education), Michelle discusses the importance of academic rigor, critical thinking, and preparing students to engage thoughtfully with complex ideas. She also shares her vision for strengthening the secondary program holistically while continuing to pursue excellence across the entire student experience.

Michelle shares with Ben and families the strengths she sees in our middle and high school programs, what excellence looks like for students and teachers, and her vision for helping every student grow academically, spiritually, and personally. It’s a great opportunity for current and prospective families to get to know Michelle and hear her heart for students, families, and the future of VCS Secondary.

Learn more about Vacaville Christian Schools at https://www.go-vcs.com/.

Head of School Ben Davis is joined by VCS Athletic Director Jerry Miller for a conversation about athletics at Vacaville Christian School and how VCS helps student-athletes pursue opportunities beyond high school.

Together, they discuss the changing landscape of college athletics, what parents and students need to understand, how student-athletes can prepare well, and the ways VCS supports students who desire to compete at the collegiate level. The episode also highlights senior athletes who are preparing to continue their athletic careers in college next year.

This conversation offers a deeper look at how VCS athletics supports the whole student, helping young men and women grow in character, discipline, leadership, and the pursuit of their God-given potential.

This episode captures the High School Vision Event, recorded as part of our “Coffee with the Head of School” series.

The conversation is led by Ben Davis, Head of School at VCS and Interim Secondary School Principal, and focuses specifically on the direction and distinctives of the high school program. In this session, he shares key updates in leadership, staffing, and academics, along with a clearer picture of how VCS is strengthening its high school experience.

Topics include college and career pathways, academic rigor and outcomes, and the importance of a structured, ordered environment where students are known and challenged. The episode also highlights upcoming initiatives designed to better communicate the value of the VCS high school program and increase alignment from middle school into high school.

This recording is intended to ensure all families have clarity on priorities, direction, and what to expect as we continue building a strong and purposeful high school experience. Thank you for tuning in!

This episode captures the Middle School Vision Event held on March 31st, 2026, as part of the “Coffee with the Head of School” series.

The conversation is led by Ben Davis, our Head of School at VCS School, currently serving as Interim Secondary School Principal. In this session, he shares important updates across three key areas: leadership, staffing, and academics, while outlining the broader vision for strengthening the middle school experience.

Families will hear context behind recent leadership changes, current hiring plans, progress on academic scheduling, and how these efforts connect to the core outcomes of a VCS education. The episode also includes insights from recent consultation work and early plans to strengthen alignment between middle school and high school.

This recording is provided to ensure all families have clear communication and shared understanding, including those who were unable to attend in person. Thanks for tuning in!

In this Fall 2025 State of the School address, Head of School Ben Davis shares a candid, hope-filled look at where Vacaville Christian Schools stands today and where God is leading next. From the story behind Firm Foundations – Strong Future to faculty investment, campus improvements, and the vision that drives it all, this episode unpacks how our school is growing in excellence, faith, and community—and how every family can play a part.

Follow along with the presentation slides here.

You can review the written transcript / summary here (note - transcript created with the help of Artificial Intelligence).

Chapter Markers:

3:03 – Welcome Story & Vision

8:35 – Who We’re Raising Up: The Portrait of a VCS Graduate

11:13 – Our Strategic Direction

14:50 – Our Core Focus Areas: From Classrooms, to Fine Arts, to Chapels

23:53 – What Your Giving Has Already Made Possible 

28:08 – Giving-Driven Steps, Part 2: Step 2 and Next Goals

29:36 –  Answering the Big Questions on Fundraising and Falcon Field

33:00 – Falcon Field: Phase 1 and 2 Revealed

37:30 – How Every Family Can Be Part of the Vision

40:53 – Inside Look: Finances, Safety, and Current Enrollment

48:36 – Parent Forum 

Discover the exciting developments at VCS by tuning in to our fall on-campus event, Firm Foundations - Strong Future (State of the School). Join Mr. Davis and the VCS Board of Directors as they unveil pivotal updates and visionary plans for our community. Highlights from the event include:

- Progress on our three-year strategic effort, including our goal to achieve better salary parity for our faculty.
- Plans to rebuild Falcon Field, ensuring safety and excellence for all our programs, including athletics.
- Launch of our K-12 school-wide drama performance and advancements in fine arts.
- Introduction of a new American History and Western Civilization course for high school.
- Updates on enhancing academic programs, including new math and writing initiatives.
- Details on our ambitious $1.7 million fundraising goal by 2026 to support key initiatives.

To follow along with the detailed slide presentation, click here.

Join Mr. Davis, staff, and VCS parents as we share more about the vision for the future of Fine Arts at VCS. You'll hear more about:

• Our student led, HD radio broadcasting program (and intentions to further integrate it into many other programs at our school, including theater, music, and journalism)
  • Check out photos of the full remodel of our radio broadcast station!
• Developments in, as well as a future vision for, music and choir
• Projects that have integrated the arts into other academic disciplines - and plans for more in the future
• Lots of great questions and parent feedback!

Tune in for our important fall on-campus event, Firm Foundations - Strong Future (State of the School), where Mr. Davis and the VCS Board of Directors shares many important updates and future plans for VCS, such as:

• Our school’s plan to do the most important thing in our school - hire, train, and retain our amazing VCS faculty (and what ALL PARENTS CAN DO to help in this effort!)
• Specific plans for the future of both Athletics and the Conservatory (and fine arts across VCS), including facilities and program opportunities
• Plans to make missions and service opportunities, EE - 12th grade, broad and curricular
• ALL (school-wide) fundraising and development efforts at VCS (including our upcoming Fun Run fundraiser) will be directed towards 4 key areas - what are those, and how will those benefit our program?
• What do our enrollment and finances look like at VCS? What else are we doing to improve VCS?

You can also follow along on the slide presentation by clicking here.

In the fall of 2023, our Head of Schools, Ben Davis, released this article within our community. Because of it's popularity (and importance for the health and success of our school), we've released it here in audio version.

You can also find the full article here.