The history of Veritas Classical School.

The vision for Veritas Classical School began in the late summer of 2016. A group of families, all of whom had become familiar with and passionate about classical Christian education, began meeting to discuss the possibility of starting a school that would offer all three phases of the Trivium: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric.

Work began in earnest at the beginning of 2017. Throughout a very busy spring and summer, a curriculum was established, a faculty was composed, and a location secured and very extensively improved. On August 17, 2017, Veritas Classical School opened its doors to 42 wonderful students in grades K–7.

The student body outgrew the classroom building and added portables, or “cottages,” in the fall of 2019, adding four classrooms. With them the campus felt like it could breathe a little, but not for long.

After the longest spring break ever, Veritas was one of the only schools that started back on time after the long COVID pause. More than ever, parents were pouring through our doors to find out what was different about classical Christian education. They wanted something more, something different, something worth doing. In the fall of 2020, 115 students enrolled in grades K–9, and the Rhetoric School had officially begun.

By the fall of 2021, with 146 students, the school was awaiting the opportunity to move into the old Buckingham Smith Assisted Living Facility in the historic district of Lincolnville. In October 2021 the decision was made to hold on to both campuses to house anticipated growth.

In a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 8, 2022, the Lincolnville campus was officially opened, with the first day of school on August 11. That year Veritas added Pre-Kindergarten and 11th grade and split two more grades into two sections, for a total of 186 students. That fall the school also developed its first three-year Strategic Plan, aiming toward a K–12 single campus, balanced budgets, accreditation, discipleship and teacher training.

In the fall of 2023 Veritas grew to 100 students at the SR-16 campus and hired a second Art and Music teacher and a part-time Communications and Development position. The Rhetoric School grew to 19 students, bringing the Upper School to 61 and the overall student population to 235. In November 2023, the Board of Trustees enthusiastically voted to pursue ACCS accreditation.

In the spring of 2025, Veritas reached a significant milestone by completing the Trivium with the graduation of its first senior class. This fulfilled the final requirement for accreditation candidacy with the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Veritas also received recognition as an accredited school through the National Council for Private School Accreditation.

On November 12, 2025, Veritas Classical School closed on a 33-acre property at 635 S. Holmes Boulevard. This property, a remarkable gift from God, quickly became known as Main Campus. By the close of the school year, with enrollment reaching 303 students, the school had renovated the existing home to serve as administrative offices and completed plans for the construction of the Upper School.

In March 2026 the Board approved moving all of K–6 to Lincolnville and all of 7–12 to SR 16 starting in August 2026, giving the Upper School its own dedicated space as it prepares for the move to Main Campus. County approvals have taken longer than expected, so the move date has been adjusted; building plans are complete, and construction begins as soon as approvals are received.