March 13, 2026
The Columbus Christian School Board would like to share that Superintendent Kendall Wildey plans to retire on June 30, 2027.
Mr. Wildey has faithfully served the students, staff, and families of Columbus Christian School for the past 14 years. During his time as superintendent, CCS has experienced tremendous growth and progress. Under his leadership, the school has seen significant increases in student enrollment, the expansion of the Columbus campus facilities, and the successful opening of our North Vernon and Brownstown campuses.
In addition to his work within CCS, Mr. Wildey has represented our schools through his involvement with ACSI, INPEA, and the School Safety Academy. Many in our community also know Mr. Wildey through his ministry at East Columbus Christian, where he served as Associate Minister for 12 years before retiring from that role at the end of 2025.
As the School Board and Mr. Wildey began discussing his eventual retirement, it became clear that a thoughtful and smooth transition would be important for our school community. For this reason, we are sharing this information well in advance. The School Board has formed a hiring committee to begin the process of seeking the next superintendent.
The position will be posted through key outlets through April 30, 2026. Following that period, the committee will review applications and conduct interviews during May 2026. Final candidate recommendations will be presented to the Columbus Christian School Board, and the selected candidate will also be reviewed by the Board of Elders at East Columbus Christian.
Our goal is to have the new Head of Schools hired and working on-site at the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year. This will allow a full year of transition in which Mr. Wildey can work alongside the new leader, sharing his experience and helping them become familiar with the wonderful students, families, and staff across all CCS campuses.
At the conclusion of the 2026–2027 school year, Mr. Wildey will transition into a site coordinator role, continuing to support all three campuses in a new capacity.
The CCS School Board would like to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Wildey for his years of faithful leadership and service. His commitment to Christ-centered education and his care for this community have played a significant role in shaping Columbus Christian School into what it is today.
We are confident that the Lord will faithfully guide this process and provide the right leader to continue the mission of CCS. We ask that you join us in prayer during this time—for the candidates the Lord is preparing, for the hiring committee, and for our students, families, and staff as we look toward the next chapter of Columbus Christian School.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to these wonderful schools as we move forward in faith, striving to provide an excellent education grounded in a Biblical worldview.
Sincerely,
The CCS School Board
Attention parents of student-athletes:
Sports physicals can be completed during your student’s annual wellness visit with their primary doctor - schedule that appointment to avoid any delays in participation.
