A very important part of the education that PCS Elementary provides includes spiritual formation, character development and leadership training.  This growth is cultivated in various activities and programs.

Weekly chapels:

• children sing worship songs
• each class recites a memorized verse
• each month, students learn about a specific character trait
• often there is a guest speaker
• there is recognition of student successes

Peer Ministry Leadership Program:

• open to 3rd-5th graders by application
• teaching the peer ministers (students) to lead their peers by example
• participation in activities that serve their peers, families and community

National Day of Prayer observation:

• through activities relevant to each age group
• praying around the flag pole with staff and family members

Global and missionary awareness:

• showing God’s role in peoples’ lives through prayer, action, and involvement
• monthly focus on a country in our world
• participation in projects like raising support for mission groups like Shared Hope for Orphans in Uganda
  and Shepherd's Door (at Portland Rescue Mission)