Ms. Gross and Ms. Passafiume are ALL IN!
We are incredibly proud of all of our exceptional teachers and, over the next several weeks, we are excited to showcase those chosen by their peers as this year’s ALL IN Outstanding Teacher award winners!
These dedicated educators from across the entire Christian Academy School System have gone above and beyond in their commitment to excellence and in making a positive impact on our students’ lives.
We invite you to join us in celebrating their achievements by making a special gift to support Christian Academy School System, ensuring that our Christ-centered education continues to thrive.
This week, we recognize –
Sarah Gross
Sarah always goes above and beyond for her students and for our school. She cares about each student and their academic, spiritual and emotional needs. Her theme is “You can do hard things!” and doesn’t let the students settle for anything less.
as well as –
Tracy Passafiume
Tracy exemplifies what it means to be a dynamic, Christian educator. Her professionalism, love for the Lord, longevity at CAL and reflection of the school’s mission is truly exemplary. I nominate her without reservation.
Congratulations to both Ms. Gross and Ms. Passafiume!
To support these and all of our exceptional teachers, simply use this link to give online.
Thank you and God bless you and our school!
Final Christian Academy Foundations Workshops for New Families, October 2 and 4
We have two dates remaining for you to choose which Christian Academy Foundations session fits your schedule best.
We ask that at least one parent/guardian attend but we’d love for anyone else to come who has influence with or investment in your child (i.e. grandparents, step-parents, aunts/uncles, etc.).
| Date | Time | Location |
| October 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | English Station Campus Auditorium |
| October 4 | 8:30-10 a.m. | English Station Campus Auditorium |
Please click here to register.
The campus Armory will be open for you and, as a thank you for your attendance, will be offering a discount.
Please see the following regarding parking and entering the building.
English Station Evening or Morning Session – Please park in the visitor lot on the left when facing the school from the main drive. Enter through the main entrance. Morning session attendees will stop at the desk to check in with a valid driver’s license or ID. The Armory will be open after both of these sessions.
We are so thankful God has brought your family to Christian Academy and we take that responsibility very seriously.
We look forward to meeting you!
Election Season Devotional #2
Christian Academy Statement: As we enter into another election season, we want to remind our school community that the Christian Academy School System is partisan only to the Bible and our shared Biblical and Foundational Statements. We support each person’s right to vote as led by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. In keeping with our school, parent and employee partnership commitment, we have agreed to treat our neighbors with respect and honor, as fellow image bearers of God, including engaging in responsible discourse. Christian Academy is firmly dedicated to promoting unity rather than divisiveness in all aspects, including politics.
With this statement in mind, I would like to introduce the second of four devotional thoughts on how we, as Christians, can positively affect our community. Recently, I was introduced to the term “responsible discourse.” How can we share thoughts and ideas and even have conversations when we disagree? As always, the Bible has the answer.
Mr. Bryce Hibbard, Head of Schools, (bhibbard@caschools.us) shares his thoughts and reflections on the power of words. How do we have responsible discourse without fear of hurting the Gospel message?
Christian Academy Student Recognized as Semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship Program
Caleb Gedney is a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Erik Hackman | News and Tribune
erik.hackman@newsandtribune.com
September 17, 2024
NEW ALBANY — A student from New Albany is among the 16,000 semifinalists announced in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition.
In 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation started with the goals of identifying and honoring academically talented high school students, increasing support for their education and providing efficient program management for organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate scholarships.
To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, a student has to take the PSAT exam. To become a semifinalist, the students have to score in the top 1% of all the people who took the PSAT.
To advance as a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official will submit a scholarship application that will include the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities and more.
Caleb Gedney, a senior at Christian Academy of Indiana, is one of the 16,000 semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
“I’m really thankful for this because it gives me the chance to get rewarded for the work I’ve done all the way leading up to this point,” Gedney said. “I’ve always done well in school. I’ve always put in the effort… it’s good to be recognized for that and I’m glad to rep my school.”
Both of Gedney’s grandfathers were math teachers and they motivated him to do well on the exam so that he could qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
He used a lot of time and effort to study for the exam. Because of this, when he took the exam, he found that it was easier than he originally anticipated.
Once he submits his scholarship application, if he is accepted to be a finalist he will receive a scholarship for $2,500.
As soon as Gedney learned that he was a semifinalist, his parents were the first people he told.
“My parents are really excited,” Gedney said. “They love that I get to do this.”
Gedney is also on the archery team, soccer team, in the theater program and is the treasurer for the student council at Christian Academy.
Ever since the eighth grade, Gedney has been on the archery team. During his time on the team, he has gone to state competition four times. Last year he won first in the state and went to nationals.
“I have really enjoyed being at Christian Academy,” Gedney said. “The standard here is more rigorous than at other schools. They expect a lot more from you, so you have to put more work in.”
The extra work that he had to do along with his teachers and counselors helped Gedney stay motivated to do well on the PSAT.
For the juniors that are getting ready for their PSAT and senior year, Gedney offered some advice.
“You need to really take it seriously. If you put in the work, it can pay off if you go for it. Take your education seriously and put in the effort for it,” he said.
New Biblical Unity YouTube Release – Eighth Grade and High School Field Trips
Watch our NEW unifying YouTube video – Eighth Grade Berea Trip.
On our Berea field trips, we will enjoy a stop at Buc-ee’s, visit Downtown Berea, visit Berea College, have lunch at Chick-fil-A and more!
- Dates: CAL – Tuesday, October 15; CAI – Tuesday, October 22 (all day)
- Cost: $20 (not including lunch)
- Just 20 student spots available per trip.
- Permission slips are available at the front desk of your school offices. Completed permission slips and payments secures spots. First come, first served.
Watch our NEW unifying YouTube video – High School Cincinnati Trip
On our Cincinnati field trips, we will visit the Holocaust and Humanity Center, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, have lunch at Chick-fil-A and more!
- Dates: Thursday, October 17 (all day); Friday, October 18 (all day)
- Cost: $40 (not including lunch)
- Just 12 student spots from each school available per trip.
- Permission slips are available at the front desk of your school offices. Completed permission slips and payments secures spots. First come, first served.
These field trips were created to inspire and educate our students in our school system-wide pursuit of Biblical Unity. They will be exposed to historic examples of times when God miraculously unified people and times when people failed to obey God’s commands to pursue unity.
Psalm 133:1, NIV – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Please subscribe to our Biblical Unity at Christian Academy YouTube page to receive more unifying videos when they release.
CAI Grandparents Club Meeting Cancelled, September 27. Save the Dates for Future Events!
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Learn More and Get Started Here or Use this Help Sheet.
New Biblical Unity YouTube Release – We Unify Groups
Watch our NEW unifying YouTube video – We Unify Groups.
These groups are for all high school / middle school students who want to participate in some unifying initiatives within our schools. Please check with your in-school We Unify leaders for meeting schedules.
We Unify Leaders (along with Director of Biblical Unity, Mr. Deon Parker):
CAI High School
- Mr. Ty Barnett
- Mrs. Jenny Davison
- Mrs. Shaelyne Meadows
CAI Middle School
- Mr. Ty Barnett
- Mrs. Jenny Davison
- Mrs. Tasha Irving
- Mrs. Stephanie Graves
CAL High School
- Mrs. Ace Hubbard
- Mrs. Amy McConnell
- Mrs. Alicia Nunez
- Mr. Nickolas Turner
CAL Middle School
- Mr. Andrew Gowans
- Mrs. Melissa Patrick
- Mrs. Jessica Saunders
Psalm 133:1, NIV – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Please subscribe to our Biblical Unity at Christian Academy YouTube page to receive more unifying videos when they release.
Three Dates Remaining for Christian Academy Foundations Workshops for New Families
We have three options remaining for you to choose which Christian Academy Foundations session fits your schedule best. Friday morning is our last time to be on our Indiana Campus so please see Superintendent Darin Long’s short video and RSVP for either our Indiana or Kentucky sessions.
We ask that at least one parent/guardian attend but we’d love for anyone else to come who has influence with or investment in your child (i.e. grandparents, step-parents, aunts/uncles, etc.).
| Date | Time | Location |
| September 20 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Indiana Campus Auditorium |
| October 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | English Station Campus Auditorium |
| October 4 | 8:30-10 a.m. | English Station Campus Auditorium |
Please click here to register.
The campus Armory will be open for you and, as a thank you for your attendance, will be offering a discount.
Please see the following regarding parking and entering the buildings.
Indiana Campus Morning Session – Please park in the “commons” lot, drive around to the back of the building, park, then walk up the sidewalk to the middle school/high school entrance. Someone should be available to direct you. Check-in at the receptionist’s desk. The Armory will be open after the session.
English Station Evening or Morning Session – Please park in the visitor lot on the left when facing the school from the main drive. Enter through the main entrance. Morning session attendees will stop at the desk to check in with a valid driver’s license or ID. The Armory will be open after both of these sessions.
We are so thankful God has brought your family to Christian Academy and we take that responsibility very seriously.
We look forward to meeting you!