History

In the Beginning . . .

In the 1970’s a group of pastors, elders, deacons, and concerned church members decided to provide a quality, Christian education to their members and the surrounding neighborhoods. Today, Forcey Christian School is a multi-accredited school with a diverse student population of more than 500 students in PK3 through 8th grade.

1977

FCS opened under Principal Diane Taylor with 41 students enrolled in preschool and kindergarten. Each year a new grade was added, up through grade six.

1986-87

During Christmas vacation, parents, teachers and students helped with the move into a new, much-needed, three-story Education Wing.

1989

FCS completed its expansion to two classes per grade. Ken Roussey became principal.

1995

Forcey Christian Middle School was founded and housed in a temporary building on-site, with Principal Tim Rockafellow. The following year the middle school moved to Calverton Baptist Church.

1999

Zeke Wharton became FCMS principal and in 2004 the sixth grade became part of the middle school.

2007

Full-day kindergarten was offered as an option for parents.

2008

Forcey Christian School and Forcey Middle School merged under Administrator Wharton and Principal Roussey. With 538 students, we were more than ready to fill a second, newly-built Education Wing.

2010

Erriel Roberson was hired as principal.

2013

After a rigorous independent screening process, FCS received full accreditation from both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association.

2014

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program begins in Middle School.

Girls Middle School Volleyball was added to the FCS sports teams.

2015

Mr. Todd Landers was named administrator.

Middle School Cross Country, Track and Cheerleader teams began.

2017

Cheri Vislay was named acting principal and Rev. Zeke Wharton served as interim director of school development.

2018

Cheri Vislay was named principal and DeHavon Scott was hired as assistant principal.

Boys and Girls Basketball had a FCS record-breaking season with a combined record of 61-0.

2020

In March of 2020, Forcey’s building was closed due to the COVID-19 Worldwide pandemic crisis. Forcey pivoted quickly to remote learning so there was minimal loss of learning and continued engagement.

Forcey reopened the building in Fall to students and faculty following its reopening plan.

Athletics remained closed for Fall.

2021

Terrance Lawrence was hired as assistant principal.

Board approved Forcey’s first Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), which began Fall 2021.

Athletic sports re-opened following special guidelines.

2022

Michael Burgess is named as athletic director.

Forcey unveiled new FCS Seal.

2023

Forcey Falcons joined Maryland Independent Athletic Conference (MIAC).

2024

Dr. Erica Bates moved into new role as director of curriculum.

STEM was added to the Elementary School program as an additional specials class for kindergarten through fifth grade students.

The Boys Basketball Team won the MIAC Championship.

2025

Cheri Vislay retired after 30 years of service, including 8 years as principal.

Terrance Lawrence commences role as principal.

Dr. Erica Bates is announced as assistant principal.

The Girls Basketball Team won the MIAC Championship.