| Mount Hermon Christian School | |
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| Location | |
| 2856 Douglas Street Fort Myers, Florida, USA |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Christianity, Academics, and Character |
| Established | 1988 |
| Campus | city |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Red and White |
| Mascot | Lion |
Mount Hermon Christian School is a co-educational private school located in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Mount Hermon Christian School was founded in 1988 by Rev. P.L. Daymon Sr. The School was opened with 31 students, one administrative teacher, two teachers, one teacher’s aide, volunteers, office staff and the Pastor. The school ranged from pre-kindergarten to second grade with the theme “Christianity, Academics and Character.” In just three years of the school’s opening MHCS saw great growth with 90 students in attendance, one administrative teacher, 5 full time teachers, 1 part time teacher, 3 teacher’s aides, 1 extended childcare supervisor, 3 person volunteer lunchroom staff, and many more volunteers. Grades extended from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade with fifth grade to be added for the 91/92 school term. The school's grade levels increased from the original 31 to 156 students and by August 2000 the school had grown from 156 students to over 200 students with grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Words from Pastor P.L. Daymon Sr.: “What we endeavor to do in our school is carefully create a learning environment where we can raise up a segment of young people who can take the knowledge that we input to them, and apply God’s wisdom and understanding to that knowledge, and function in a world that is at enmity with them.”
On August 6, 1990, Mayor Wilbur C. Smith, III, and the City Council of Fort Myers presented Pastor P.L. Daymon, Sr., and the Mount Hermon Church with a proclamation and plaque for their contribution to the revitalization and support of the Lincoln Park and Dunbar Community.
On September 4, 1992 Former First Lady Barbara Bush and Actor Gerald McRaney stopped by Mount Hermon Christian School as part of there Southwest FL tour. Mrs. Bush read Dear Mr. Blueberry to a kindergarten class of 20 students after attending chapel with the entire student body. Read more:[1]
On November 6, 1994 Former Governor Jeb Bush visited Mount Hermon Christian School during his campaign for governor. [2]
Mount Hermon Christian School is the home of the Mount Hermon Lions 4 year NACA National Champions. The MHCS Lions held this title from 1999 to 2002. [3]
Mario Henderson- Oakland Raiders
Jeremy Ware- Oakland Raiders
The Vision for Greatness Foundation is a foundation started by the Daymon Family to honor the legacy of Rev. P.L.Daymon Sr. This foundation is committed to excellence, the community, and helping students (young and old) discover the greatness in them. The Vision for Greatness Foundation provides scholarships to students who are driven to succeed, committed to excellence and to community service.