SALISBURY — The Holy Grind Coffee House has just announced the grand opening of its newest location in the North Hills Christian School, a unique space designed to foster peace, love and meaningful connections. Rooted in Christian values, The Holy Grind offers a welcoming coffee house environment where students, teachers and parents can experience high-quality products in a relaxing atmosphere that promotes personal growth and community.

“At North Hills Christian School, we believe in providing our students with nurturing environments and healthy choices that support their overall well-being and spiritual growth,” said Dr. Christopher Crabtree, the high school principal at North Hills. “The Holy Grind is a perfect fit to support our mission in equipping the hearts and minds of our students to impact the world for Christ.”

The Holy Grind envisions itself as a haven for building respect and integrity, offering delicious beverages and treats in a full-service cafe that inspires rest, creativity and meaningful work experiences. The coffee house provides a variety of coffees, teas and iced, frosted and frozen drinks, alongside breakfast and lunch options, including Java combos, fresh wraps, snacks and sweets. Portions of the proceeds from The Holy Grind will go toward supporting the school’s annual mission trips that further reach those in need.

The Holy Grind is a private coffee house serving only the North Hills Christian School community. While it is not open to the public, family and friends are welcome to visit during sporting events and school functions. The Holy Grind operates from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, and during those special events. The coffee house is staffed by students from North Hills Christian School, who are part of a unique program designed to foster a supportive and encouraging workplace. These student employees, known as Java Jugglers, are cross-trained to work in all areas of the coffee house, including barista duties, food serving, blending and delivering drinks, cashiering and restocking. Their role is crucial in providing exceptional customer service and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

“We are honored and blessed to be a part of molding the minds and skills of these students who are kingdom-focused. The Holy Grind is going to be a safe and supportive gathering place for students to meet, learn teamwork and build leadership skills,” said Robert Bliven, manager of The Holy Grind at North Hills.

Holy Grind owner Christine Spiegel added, “It’s not just about giving coffee and healthy snacks to the students. It’s about giving them real-life experience and getting them ready to go out in the real world.”

Spiegel indicated that they have big plans for the location as it relates to students honoring those skills and others.

“We are going to be building curriculum around how the Holy Grind works, as well as helping them with resumes or anything they can to help them prepare to go out into the world,” Spiegel said.

The North Hills location marks the first Holy Grind Coffee House to open within a K-12 private school in North Carolina and is the fourth location overall, following successful openings in China Grove, Kannapolis and Concord. With plans to expand into more schools and brick-and-mortar locations across the U.S., The Holy Grind continues its mission to share the love of Jesus through exceptional coffee and community-focused service.