MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL AT GASTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Grades 6-8 are formative years. During this unique season of life, pre-teens need a strong community, positive mentors, and a variety of new challenges and opportunities. At Gaston Christian School, we partner with parents to educate their children and foster a biblical worldview. When it comes time for your child to move onto high school, they will have a strong academic foundation and an identity rooted in Christ.
At GCS, your child will:
- Be taught by fun-loving teachers who are passionate about connecting with middle school students on their level
- Move through an academically rigorous curriculum that is filled with innovative projects and hands-on learning experiences
- Develop strong character and be disciplined in a way that does not focus on punishment, but rather on seeking restoration and teaching lifelong lessons
- Grow spiritually through regular opportunities to worship, study the Bible, and be mentored by Christian role models
As a middle school parent, you can expect:
- Individual Attention — At GCS your child will be known, and his or her teachers are always available to discuss their academic, social, or spiritual progress.
- Values Alignment — We teach and emphasize Christian character daily, so you can rest assured that what you are teaching at home is being modeled at school.
- Strong Community — Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or in performing arts, parents are invited and encouraged to be involved in their child’s school life.
- Growing Independence — Students move through an eight-period school day, choose their own electives, and try many new activities, which builds confidence and independence.
See it for yourself!
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Words from a Middle School Student
“When I’m asked what my favorite grade was at GCS, I always say my middle school years. This is where I grew most — not only academically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. I have no doubt in my mind that it was because of the middle school teachers who poured into me on a daily basis. I will forever be thankful for the GCS middle school team and everything they did for me.”
– Lauren F.
Reasons Other Parents are Choosing GCS for Middle School:
Enriching Student Life — Class field trips, spirit week, academic competitions, and community events create meaningful opportunities for students to connect and grow in their skills together. Favorites include our annual retreat to Crowder Ridge and seasonal service projects such as the Souper Bowl of Caring and Operation Christmas Child.
Leadership Opportunities — Whether in student government, the Junior Beta Club, STEM, Young Entrepreneurs, or athletics, students develop leadership skills to benefit them for life.
A Safe Community — Our campus is highly secure, and we work tirelessly to ensure every student feels socially, emotionally, and spiritually safe as well.
What questions do you have?
Our admissions director would love to answer them and tell you more about the middle school program at Gaston Christian. Contact Julie Ryan at (704) 824-4128 today or click here to plan your visit.
Middle School Principal
Mrs. Pattiann Rabb
Mrs. Pattiann Rabb serves as the Middle School Principal at Gaston Christian School. With 36 years of experience in Christian education, she is deeply committed to cultivating an environment where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Mrs. Rabb provides leadership in the daily operation of the middle school, focusing on supporting students, partnering with parents, and equipping teachers to thrive in their calling. Her extensive experience and passion for Christian education make her a vital part of the school community as she leads the middle school with wisdom, care, and a heart for excellence.
MIDDLE SCHOOL Staff Directory
| Staff Member | Department | Email Address |
| Alves, Matthew | HS College Prep & Honors Cultural Geography/Boys Bible 6 | malves@gastonchristian.org |
| Bachman, Summer | Guidance Counselor | sbachman@gastonchristian.org |
| Blackledge, Rachel | 7th English Language Arts & Honors 8th English Language Arts | rblackledge@gastonchristian.org |
| Brack, Heidi | Director of Fine Arts, Theatre Arts | hbrack@gastonchristian.org |
| Brandon, Melissa | Director of Technology | mbrandon@gastonchristian.org |
| Collins, Ricky | Director of Community Engagement, Percussion 7, 8, and Band Instructor | rcollins@gastonchristian.org |
| Cook, Dr. Tina | Director of Cognitive Enrichment/Dean of Faculty & Student Support | tcook@gastonchristian.org |
| Denham, Dr. Julie | Director of Women’s Ministry /Girls Bible 7 & 8/Director of New Faculty Development /Humanities Chair | jdenham@gastonchristian.org |
| Erwin, Randy | Director of Communications | rerwin@gastonchristian.org |
| Eshaghi, Andrea | Educational Interventionist | aeshaghi@gastonchristian.org |
| Grahl, Patricia | Integrated Science 6/Earth Science 8 College Prep/STEAM Chair | pgrahl@gastonchristian.org |
| Griffin, Katie | Educational Interventionist | kgriffin@ gastonchristian.org |
| Hawxwell, Tom | Athletic Director | thawxwell@gastonchristian.org |
| Huffstetler, Doug | Security Operations | dhuffstetler@gastonchristian.org |
| Huitt, Dr. Jonathan | Associate Head of School | jchuitt@gastonchristian.org |
| Johnson, Charity | American History I (6th) & American History II (7th) | cjohnson@gastonchristian.org |
| Lineberger, Maria | Registered Nurse | mlineberger@gastonchristian.org |
| Long, Kristin | Educational Interventionist | klong@gastonchristian.org |
| Lowery, Devon | Assistant Athletic Director / Varsity Baseball /MS PE | dlowery@gastonchristian.org |
| Lunsford, Kathy | 6th English Language Arts & College Prep 8th English Language Arts | klunsford@gastonchristian.org |
| Lynn, Adam | HS Honors Algebra I & Prealgebra / Advanced Prealgebra | alynn@gastonchristian.org |
| Lynn, Stephanie | Bible 6/HS Spanish I (8) | slynn@gastonchristian.org |
| Matheney, Kyle | Music 6, 7, 8 & MS Concert Chorus | kmatheney@gastonchristian.org |
| McCabe, Dean | Health/P.E. | dmccabe@gastonchristian.org |
| Moore, Jason | MS Physical Education Director / Athletic Training & Wellness/Track and CC Coach | jmoore@gastonchristian.org |
| Morris, Caitlin | STEM teacher / 6th grade Civics and Economics | cmorris@gastonchristian.org |
| Overton, Jill | MS Art | joverton@gastonchristian.org |
| Parker, Karen | MS Assistant | kparker@gastonchristian.org |
| Patton, Whitney | 6th Grade Math / 7th Grade Math | wpatton@gastonchristian.org |
| Rabb, Pattiann | MS Principal | prabb@gastonchristian.org |
| Ramsey, Susan | HS Honors Geometry | sramsey@gastonchristian.org |
| Rice, Dr. Lane | Academic Dean | lrice@gastonchristian.org |
| Robinson, Parker | Boys Bible 7 & 8/MS Dean of Students | probinson@gastonchristian.org |
| Robinson, Riley | Life Science 7/ Honors Physical Science 8 | rrobinson@gastonchristian.org |
| Robinson, Trina | Computer Science 6/MS Finance 6, 7, 8 | trobinson@gastonchristian.org |
| Rushing, Tameron | Registered Nurse | trushing@gastonchristian.org |
| Southern, Terese | American History I (6th) | tsouthern@gastonchristian.org |
| Tugwell, Sara | Registered Nurse | stugwell@gastonchristian.org |
| Valentine, Jasmine | Health/P.E. | jvalentine@gastonchristian.org |
| Van Pelt, Leigh | Athletics Assistant | lvanpelt@gastonchristian.org |
| Weisman, Brannon | MS Drama | bweisman@gastonchristian.org |
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