Engineering the Future CAL Middle School Science Fair, December 12
For this project, CAL Middle School students are tasked with solving real world problems – everything from working on cures for cancer to recycling plastics from the ocean. In past years, students have won investor awards from local philanthropists to help continue to change the world.
This year, on December 12, we’ll invite a judging team that includes doctors, engineers, college professors and more to evaluate the student’s ideas. Following, parents and the community are invited to come in and see the exhibits.
Save the Date! Complete details to be shared as we get closer to the Science Fair.
2026-2027 Priority Admission for Siblings of Current Families
To our Christian Academy Families – We are thankful that you have chosen to partner with us for your child’s Christian education and we want to continue to serve your family well. Your current, continuously enrolled students will remain enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year. There is nothing you need to do to continue their enrollment.
However, we would like to remind you that if you have a child in your family that is not currently enrolled and will be a new incoming student at Christian Academy for the 2026-2027 school year, please submit a 2026-2027 application online as soon as possible. It is always our desire to give siblings of current students priority consideration so now is the time to submit your application for the upcoming school year. If you have already submitted an application, we are thankful you desire to continue our partnership!
Also, if your child is currently in Junior Academy PK4 and you plan for your child to enter kindergarten at Christian Academy in the fall of 2026, you will need to apply for kindergarten now. This is the one grade that does not continuously enroll.
We are thankful to already have many new applications submitted for the 2026-2027 school year so it is important for you to move forward now with completing your application if you have a child in your family that is not currently enrolled in Christian Academy. You will find the application here once you log in with your FACTS Family Portal credentials.
Thank you for being a valuable part of the Christian Academy family. Should questions arise, please contact me by email at [email protected] or phone at (502) 753-4590. It would be my pleasure to serve you.
Once again, we are thankful for your continued partnership!
Episode Three Release of “No Divisions Allowed”
Episode 3. Equal | No Divisions Allowed | Deon Parker
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Episode Releases, So Far:
Episode 0. Intro
Episode 1. Partner
Episode 2. Agree
Episode 3. Equal
“Let there be no divisions.”
“Be united.”
1 Corinthians 1:10
In the News! – News and Tribune Features Christian Academy of Indiana Students and ‘Careers on Wheels’ Day
Christian Academy Students Explore Career Options During ‘Careers on Wheels’ Day
CHRISTY AVERY
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NEW ALBANY — The parking lot of Christian Academy Indiana was filled with the excited shrieks of elementary children Thursday morning as lights, sirens and even a cow arrived to share their work with students.
Several organizations and departments came together as part of Christian Academy’s “Careers on Wheels” day, an interactive career exploration event allowing students to tour career vehicles and speak with professionals about the jobs they see in their communities every day.
Students from kindergarten through second grade had the chance to climb into New Albany Police Department vehicles, high-five the Chick-fil-A cow mascot and learn about everything from life as a plumber to what it’s like to ride in an ambulance.
This year marks the third “Careers on Wheels” day, which K-4th grade counselor Kristi Richards said takes place every other year. She said she appreciates the event as a way to get students thinking about what careers they’d like to do and broaden their perspectives by showing the value of not only college education, but trade and labor-based work.
“Using your own individual, unique gifts and abilities and passions – how does that look? That looks different for everybody,” she said.
To gather a variety of professionals, Richards said she reached out to all K-12 families to see who was interested in participating. Nearly all of the experts who attended the event already had established connections to staff and students at Christian Academy, helping kids bridge the gap.
Parent Relations and Marketing Manager Aimee Games said students often connect the jobs they see with experiences they’ve had or people they know in their community, normalizing those jobs and giving them a deeper understanding.
A local farmer piqued the interest of one little girl dressed as a florist Thursday morning, admiring the tractor he brought and asking questions about his work.
“They’re making family connections,” she said. “They’re saying, ‘My grandmother rode in an ambulance,’ and being able to go in and see makes it not as scary. These kids are firing off and making connections, and I love that.”
Many students came to school dressed for the occasion, wearing firefighter hard hats, white doctor coats or brightly-colored scrubs. Before career days, Richards said students fill out questionnaires encouraging them to identify their areas of interest and showing them potential jobs based on their answers.
After seeing the jobs up-close, they fill out a reflection form looking back on their favorite parts and what they learned.
“They’re able to write down ‘I didn’t know I could do this job,’ so it kind of gives them a little bit of a heads-up,” she said. “With kindergarten, we made some community helper hats and we talked about the different jobs that are out there. It just kind of gets them started thinking and dreaming. Nobody has to know what they want to be when they grow up in kindergarten.”
Christian Academy Indiana Elementary Principal Krystal Morrow said the event reiterates students’ faith by showing them they are worthy no matter what path they choose.
“Especially as a Christian school, realizing we’re all uniquely made,” she said. “Not everyone’s going to be a doctor, and that’s okay. That’s not your purpose.”
While many career days are geared toward middle or high-school students, Morrow said introducing younger children to potential jobs gives them an appreciation for different lifestyles and teaches important life skills early on.
“They’re so impressionable right now, and we want them to have gratitude and thankfulness for the people that are serving them when they go to Chick-Fil-A or get their heating and air fixed,” she said. “That’s a big character piece.”
Around 10 a.m. came the big moment.
Lights and sirens flashed, horns honked and students jumped and cheered as members of the New Albany Fire Department, the New Albany Police Department and New Albany EMS showed off the sounds and sights of the vehicles they work in each day.
Firefighter Paul Grace has participated in career day twice. He said his department’s presence teaches kids fire safety and keeps them aware of what firefighters do in the community.
“Talking to the kids helps show them how to be safe in a fire, and a lot of the kids love the firefighters,” he said, laughing. “It’s always great spending time with the kids.”
As students began to make their way back inside around 10:30 a.m., they made sure to shower Grace and his colleagues with appreciation. “Thank you for showing us the truck!” said one kindergarten boy, giving Grace a big smile.
In the News! – WHAS11’s Great Day Live Features Christian Academy
Hear from sophomore Grace Hureau about her experience and Christian Academy of Louisville High School Principal, Talbott Behnken on how students are excelling!
New Biblical Unity Episode Release of “No Divisions Allowed” and a Final Field Trip Reminder
Episode 2. Agree | No Divisions Allowed | Deon Parker
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Episode Releases, So Far:
Episode 0. Intro
Episode 1. Partner
Episode 2. Agree
Biblical Unity Field Trips Last Call: If you would like to participate in our upcoming Cinncinati, Ohio or Nicholasville/Wilmore, Kentucky Field Trips:
Please pick up a registration form from your school office and make payment by clicking the correct link below.
High School Field Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio (Holocaust and Humanity Center, National Underground Freedom Center, Chick-fil-A, etc.)
- Friday, October 24, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- CAI High School spots are full. CAL High School still has spots available.
- Wear any school shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms.
- $40 Fee (Does Not Include Lunch)
- Important: Returned registration form and submitted payment secures your spot. First come, first served. Deadline: Wednesday, October 22.
High School Field Trip to Nicholasville and Wilmore, Kentucky (Asbury University, Camp Nelson, McDonald’s, etc.)
- Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- CAI High School spots are full. CAL High School still has spots available.
- Wear any school shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms.
- $20 Fee (Does Not Include Lunch)
- Important: Returned registration form and submitted payment secures your spot. First come, first served. Deadline: Monday, October 27.
The goal of these trips is to highlight historic examples of Biblical unity in American history and to teach cautionary lessons about the societal consequences of choosing not to love God and people well.
We hope you can join us. Mr. Parker and his field trip teams of CAI, CAL and school system employees look forward to enjoying these wonderful trips with your students.
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1, NIV
The Time to Give Blood is Now! CAI is Hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive, October 28
The Christian Academy of Indiana blood drive is less than one week away and we still need your help! All are welcome! Sign up HERE today to join us on Tuesday, October 28, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the CAI Commons.
If a CAI student or a parent donates, the student will receive a comfy day on Wednesday, October 29. Along with that, those who donate blood October 28, will also receive a $20 e-gift card to a place of their choosing and be entered to win a $5,000 prize three times! To receive this, you must supply a good email address for the Red Cross when registering.
Students 16 and older can donate, and if you are 16, your parents will need to fill out a consent form. You can turn them in to the front desk after filling it out. Students, please ensure that you have teacher permission if you sign up to donate during class.
If you have any additional questions, visit redcrossblood.org.
Please encourage your friends and family to donate so that this drive can be as successful as possible. Thank you for considering this opportunity!
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New Biblical Unity YouTube Series and Field Trip Registration Deadlines
“No Divisions Allowed”
- A New 26-Episode YouTube Video Series Based on the Biblical Book of First Corinthians
- Hosted by Director of Biblical Unity, Deon Parker
Check Out the First Two Videos
Episode 0. Intro
Episode 1. Partner
- Each episode (except the introduction video) will have a discussion question at the end of the video.
- Christian Academy students and employees will be informed about follow-up episode releases weekly.
- If you would like to stay up to date with this biblical unifying video series, subscribe to Christian Academy’s “Biblical Unity at Christian Academy” YouTube page.
Biblical Unity Field Trip Spots Update
Spots Remaining for upcoming Biblical Unity Field Trips*
- October 21, Berea CAI (8th): 8
- October 21, Berea CAL (8th): 8
- October 24, Cincinnati CAI (HS): 0
- October 24, Cincinnati CAL (HS): 7
- October 29, Nicholasville/Wilmore CAI (HS): 1
- October 29, Nicholasville/Wilmore CAL (HS): 10
*Destination, registration and payment information below.
Watch the Biblical Unity Field Trips Trailer
Please pick up a registration form from your school office and make payment by clicking the correct link below.
High School Field Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio (Holocaust and Humanity Center, National Underground Freedom Center, Chick-fil-A, etc.)
- Friday, October 24, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- CAI and CAL (15 Spots are Available for Each School)
- Wear any school shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms.
- $40 Fee (Does Not Include Lunch)
- Important: Returned registration form and submitted payment secures your spot. First come, first served. Deadline: Wednesday, October 22.
High School Field Trip to Nicholasville and Wilmore, Kentucky (Asbury University, Camp Nelson, McDonald’s, etc.)
- Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- CAI and CAL (15 Spots are Available from Each School)
- Wear any school shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms.
- $20 Fee (Does Not Include Lunch)
- Important: Returned registration form and submitted payment secures your spot. First come, first served. Deadline: Monday, October 27.
8th Grade Field Trip to Berea, Kentucky (Berea College, Downtown Berea, Buc-ee’s, Chick-fil-A, etc.)
- Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- CAI and CAL (15 Spots are Available from Each School)
- Wear any school shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms.
- $20 Fee (Does Not Include Lunch)
- Important: Returned registration form and submitted payment secures your spot. First come, first served. Deadline: Friday, October 17.
The goal of these trips is to highlight historic examples of Biblical unity in American history and to teach cautionary lessons about the societal consequences of choosing not to love God and people well.
We hope you can join us. Mr. Parker and his field trip teams of CAI, CAL and school system employees look forward to enjoying these wonderful trips with your students.
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1, NIV