High School with a Higher Purpose
Our Mission: Under the patronage of G.K. Chesterton and in partnership with families and the Church, the mission of the Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley is to foster a Culture of Life by forming a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and grounded in the truths of the Catholic faith.
Chesterton Academy offers:
A well-rounded education that develops strong intellectual habits
A supportive community growing in virtue and holiness
A catalyst for promoting character and leadership skills
Class of 2025
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Building a Culture of Life
Our motto Cultura Vitae—the Culture of Life—is not simply a phrase, but a way of living. Rooted in joy, courage, and the unshakable dignity of every human person, our students learn to recognize and celebrate the gift of life at every stage. At Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley, our pro-life club is the largest high school pro-life club in Oregon, with the joyful participation of every student.
Inspired by the witness of Pope John Paul II, our students are formed not only to know the truth, but to live it with conviction and charity. They visit the elderly in nursing homes, prayerfully witness for life outside abortion clinics, welcome families through intentionally affordable tuition, and build a vibrant community through shared celebrations and family events.
Each year, this spirit of Cultura Vitae finds a powerful public expression when our entire student body journeys together to the Oregon March for Life.
In a culture that too often forgets the value of life, our students are learning something different: to remember, to defend, and above all, to rejoice in the profound gift of every human life.
March for Life
“I believe fully in the humanity of every child in the womb. Each child is a life, each life is a blessing, and every loss of life is a tragedy.… Because of this, it is the duty of every person with a voice to raise their voices in defense of these defenseless children.”
~CAWV Alumna, Estelle Fordyce
