Back in the late 1950s, Mrs. La Dell Fisher had a dream—a school where her kids could learn and grow in faith right in their own community. In 1961, her brother-in-law, Ernest Fisher, got on board and said he’d help out if she could find more kids to enroll. Soon enough, Cly and Sybil Baker decided to send their two grandkids, and on opening day, six eager students showed up: Denny Baker, Howard Fisher, Ernie Busby, Susie Baker, Francis Fisher, and Myrna Fisher. Miss Aleda welcomed them into a simple classroom at the back of Bristow Adventist Church on 6th and Poplar Street.
Just a couple of years later, in 1963, the church members pulled together and built a dedicated school building on five acres. For the first time, the doors opened on East Jefferson Street, where Bristow Adventist School still stands today. During the late seventies, the school even grew to about 30 students, becoming a Junior Academy until 1990, and later shifting to a K-8 school in 2001.
In 2001, Mrs. Caroline Fisher helped launch a kindergarten program, and Mrs. Patricia Perez became a staple, teaching the youngest students for 19 years until she retired in 2019. Since the very beginning, the school has been like a family. Teachers, parents, and students all contribute to what makes Bristow Adventist School a place of love, learning, and growth. Mrs. Annette Park held the head teacher role the longest—from 2002 to 2012—and 23 teachers have poured their hearts into this school over the years.
Today, we’re still that small, dedicated community, and we're committed to giving kids a solid foundation both academically and spiritually. To keep up with our students' needs, we rely on friends and supporters like you. If you’d like to help, you can check out our Amazon Wishlist to see what we’re in need of right now. Every little bit makes a difference—thanks for supporting our school’s mission and our amazing kids!
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