Bob Johnson
Principal/Administrator
B.A. History-UC Davis
Master’s Degree (MS) in Educational Leadership-CSU East Bay.
Mr. Johnson worked for 36 Years in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District until he retired in June 2007. He spent 7 of those years as a teacher at Mount Diablo High School and 17 at Northgate High School. He spent 2 of those years as an administrator at Clayton Valley High School and the last 10 as the principal of Foothill Middle School in Walnut Creek. While at Foothill, the school was awarded the California Distinguished School Award in 2003 and the National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2004 (one of the top 1% of the middle schools in the United States). Mr. Johnson was actively involved in the Young Life ministry to high school students for almost 50 years.
He and his wife Rae have three children: Peter, Andy, and Rachel and three grandchildren, Travis, Addyson, and Mackenzie. They live in Clayton, about 10 minutes from the school, and currently attend Clayton Community Church. The Johnson’s enjoy gardening, travel, and caring for their grandson Travis.
“YVCS has been a tremendous source of joy for me as I see God’s hand at work here every single day. The staff, parents, and students have created an atmosphere unlike any other school. I am very thankful to be here, doing God’s will, at this time in the school’s history.”
Jog-A-Thon is next Friday, May 4th! Sponsor sheets are outand we have prizes coming in! We are hopping, walking and running with excitement anticipating this FUN day. Please make you’re your student wears comfortable tennis shoes and clothing! Parents, there are many ways to make this event a success. If you are able to help …
Thursday, May 3rd is the National Day of Prayer. This is a great opportunity to come join us as we pray for our nation and our school from 2-3pm in the Fireside Room. There will also be a special chapel prayer service the same morning, May 3rd, with student led prayer.
If you walk into the teacher lounge most mornings you might notice a new face. One of our own parents, Mr. Jonathan Shull, has taken on the task of keeping our technology up to date. Mr. Shull, father of Brianna (5th) & Jenna (3rd), is now fondly known as our “tech guy.” He has been …
A big “THANK YOU” to our parents, Jennifer Johnson, Nancy Moore, and Janet Oliveri for volunteering at the ACSI Elementary Speech Meet in Antioch, last Friday, April 21st, making it possible for YVCS to participate. Congratulations to our 3 students, Jack Giddings (5th grade) receiving the “Good Award” for his delivery of the “Gettysburg Address”, …
Dear YVCS families, I just love the spring. The flowers are in full bloom, the hills are still a vivid green, and the warmth of the sun is wonderful when you are outside enjoying God’s world. Yet, in the same vein, spring signals the beginning of our 4th quarter as we prepare for the conclusion …
Dear YVCS families, Spring is almost here! The clocks turn forward Saturday night, the days will be longer, and we are so thankful that God is in control! I wanted to update you on a few items. First of all, THANK YOU to all of you who have entrusted your children to us for the …
Congratulations to the 60 students who read the required six hours to earn free passes to Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo!
Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin….it’s cookie time! The YVCS middle schoolers are raising money for 2012 Science Camp expenses and you can help by purchasing cookie dough. This is what they call a win-win scenario. You get to help middle schoolers go to science camp and you get cookies. Each student will bring home …
Spirit week is March 26 -March 30th Each day will have a different theme and we encourage all students to participate Monday March 26 – Sports Theme Day, wear a jersey, hat, jacket, etc with your favorite team’s logo Tuesday March 27 – Hero Day, dress as your favorite hero from the Bible, a movie, …
Friday, March 16, 7pm, YVCS adults, join Clayton Valley Church for the great movie, “Courageous.” We will be challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. This will be a terrific night of parenting-encouragement and fellowship. Raising children in a God-honoring …