On Saturday, June 18th, ICS hosted a Jiu-Jitsu tournament put on by Hayashi’s Dojo. There were both youth and adult competitions, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each division. Samurai swords were given for “Best Sportsmanship” and “Best Technique”. Immanuel was happy to open their doors to the El Paso Martial Arts Community for this special event! 📸 credits: Aaron Petersen #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

On Thursday evening, during Head of School John Davis’ Weekly Update, he announced that Rachel Frecka would be taking on the Secondary Principal Position at ICS. Frecka was born in Roswell, NM, but made El Paso her home at a very young age. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Economics from Wheaton College, and a Master of Educational Leadership from Colorado Christian University. Rachel and her husband Andy found themselves involved with Youth with a Missi

The ICS Class of 2022 graduated on the afternoon of Saturday, May 21st. Danytza Canales opened with the singing of the National Anthem while Sharee Epperson gave the Senior Salute. Elementary Principal Linda Johnson, attending her last ICS Graduation as an ICS Staff Member, had the honor of introducing our Salutatorian Patricia Garcia. Head of School and Secondary Principal John Davis had the honor of introducing the Valedictorian for the ICS Class of 2022, Santiago Gabriel N

The Class of 2022 held their annual Senior Sunset with their Senior Tables. Their tables showcased any and all talents and achievements of their life to this point! 📸 credits: Aaron Petersen #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍 #ClassOf2022 🎓

The Kindergarten classes of Mrs. Mendoza and Mrs. Woodruff have graduated! They showcased their education progress through song, dance, and bible memorization, before receiving their Kindergarten diploma! 📸 credits: Aaron Petersen #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

The Class of 2022 hosted the annual Senior Chapel. Worship was led entirely by members of the Senior class, giving the stage a new look and sound. A game of “Guess that baby!” was played, before Fidel Elkabchi, Jorge Gonzalez, Ryan Peake, and Landon Rubi gave words of advice to the rest of Secondary. Santiago Nieto led the annual tradition of sharing final words of wisdom to the Junior class, and inviting them to move into the first few pews of the Sanctuary, taking the place

Last Thursday night, ICS Worship held a Worship Night for our ICS Families and performed their two original songs “Prince of Peace” and “The One That I Need”. Before the High School Worship Team took the stage, the Jr. High Worship team opened with “Glorious Day”, “King of My Heart”, and “Reckless Love”. The High School Worship Team followed with powerful renditions of both of their original songs, along with “The One You Love” and “Graves Into Gardens”. 📸 credits: Sofia Gom

📸 credits: Julianne De Leon & Aaron Petersen #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

Last Wednesday ICS Worship recorded their original songs, “The One That I Need” and “Prince of Peace” at Star City Studios! Star City Studios is a recording studio located on El Paso’s Westside. It was originally designed by world-renowned studio designer, Tom Hidley, designing studios from Los Angeles to Switzerland. Executive Director Eric Boseman and his amazing team of sound engineers worked hard to help ICS Worship record their first two original songs. ICS Worship was a

The Class of 2023 ended last week by hosting a Carnival for our 1st-6th graders! Our students enjoyed slip-n-slides, face painting, jumping balloons, and much more! #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

Throughout the month of April, ICS and the National Honor Society collected diapers and baby wipes that our families were willing to donate. Thanks to these families, ICS was able to bless those in need at the El Paso Child Crisis Center with countless diapers and wipes. Thank you to all of our families who contributed and thank you to KVIA for coming out to cover this awesome opportunity we had to bless others! #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

The Class of 2022 walked the halls of ICS, Friday morning, as “Pomp and Circumstance” blared over the intercom, and students and staff cheered them on with confecting poppers, balloons, and streamers. Our Seniors settled in the Fellowship Hall where Linda Johnson, John Davis, and Pastor JC Rico shared special messages with the group. 📸 credits: Julianne De Leon, Aaron Petersen #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍 #ClassOf2022 🎓

Last Thursday, ICS hosted a Volunteer Luncheon for all of our awesome parent volunteers, past and present! Our volunteers were gifted with prizes, street tacos, and appreciation for all of their hard work over the years. This specific Volunteer Luncheon was bittersweet as we said goodbye to Claudia and Bernardo Nieto, who will no longer be serving as parent volunteers, as their youngest child graduates in 2022. Thank you to all the Parent Volunteers who gave so much of their

On the evening of April 14th, ICS held its annual NJHS & NHS Induction Ceremony. There were 17 inductees to the National Junior Honor Society and 15 inductees to the National Honor Society. Current members spoke on the doctrine of NJHS & NHS, while Martha Rojas, John Davis, Gilbert Valerio, and Sharee Epperson welcomed the new members. Danytza Canales sang a special rendition of The Greatest Showman’s “A Million Dreams”. Find the complete list of inductees below: NJHS Inducte

Last night, ICS hosted a Mother & Son Glow Dance Party! The dance was held in the cafeteria while Laser Tag was being played in the Gym! Thank you to Jessica Doherty and all the moms that worked hard to make this possible! #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

Jorge Quinones (Class of 2020), Franklin Peake (Class of 2021) and Asarela Ceniceros (Class of 2020) have spent the last week on a Mission Trip to South Padre Island, with the BSM at El Paso, called Beach Reach! Beach Reach gives college students a chance to minister to Spring Breakers on the island, through street evangelism, pancake dinners, and free late night van rides. Keep them in your prayers as they close out the week! On another note, our alumni out there were able t

At the 2022 State of the School Address on Monday, February 28th, Linda Johnson addressed our ICS Families and informed them that she will be retiring at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Words cannot express how grateful the Faculty & Staff and countless ICS Families of past present are for your 24 years of service at ICS. WE love YOU to the moon and back. “Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.” Read her full statement below: "In the past 13 years, I have spoken for chapels, c

Before the year ends we want to recognize our High School Drama Team and our Drama Teacher Mrs. Maria Reynolds for their hard work in this year’s production of “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry! They did a fantastic job getting us all in the Christmas Spirit! We hope all of our ICS Families had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! 📸 credits: Hannah Campos & Vincent Puga #ICSWarriors ⚔️ #BeginYourJourneyHere 📍 #BYJH 📍

Last week, on December 2nd, our Middle School Drama Team performed “North Pole’s Got Talent” by Lavinia Roberts! A special thank you to Mrs. Maria Reynolds for her hard work preparing the the Middle School Drama Team! Cast List: Holly: Valeria Quevedo Mistletoe: Sydney Gallardo Santa Claus: Lucia Muñoz Ruby: Zoraya Gonzalez Snow Queen: GiAna Douglass Coal: Ben Morales Tinsel: Navaeh Mason Merry/Donner: Kaylee Hernandez Alvarado Jingle/Vixen/Ivy: Carolina Chavarria Bell/Spruce

Last week, on December 1st, our 6th Grade Drama Team performed Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”! A special thank you to Mrs. Maria Reynolds for her hard work preparing the the 6th Grade Drama Team! Cast List: Ebenezer Scrooge: Joshua Rodriguez Bob Cratchit: Aiden Flanigan Ghost of Christmas Past: Maya Curry Ghost of Christmas Present: Karla Ibuado Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Valeria Escobar Fred: Gael Quiñonez Mrs. Cratchit: Gigi Oberding Peter Cratchit: Pablo Talaver