Alumni Culinary Extraordinaires – A One-of-a-Kind Gala Experience
Join us for the Christian Academy Gala on March 12, an unforgettable evening featuring talented local chefs and a culinary experience like no other. This year is especially meaningful as we highlight two exceptional alumni culinary extraordinaires from our CAI and CAL campuses.
MJ’s Treats
MJ’s Treats is a Christian-owned cottage bakery serving the Kentuckiana area with beautifully crafted custom cakes, cake pops and sugar cookies. Founded by Madelyn Hamby, a 2019 Christian Academy of Indiana alumna, the business began as a high school fundraiser and grew into a full-time passion following her graduation from Anderson University in 2023. Today, MJ’s Treats is known for heartfelt service, quality desserts and a love for celebrating life’s sweetest moments.
Sweet Treats by Ginger
Parent-owned and passion-driven, Sweet Treats by Ginger bakes up everything from show-stopping custom cakes and whimsical cakesicles to gourmet sugar cookies, cupcakes, cookie cakes and more. With an incredible lineup of 33 unique cookie flavors, each individually wrapped and sealed for long-lasting freshness, there’s a sweet option for every celebration (and every craving!). What really sets Ginger apart are her one-of-a-kind custom cakes. If you can dream it, she can bake it! Bringing your theme, vision and imagination to life in the most delicious way possible, Ginger’s cakes are perfect for birthdays, milestones, school events and all the moments worth celebrating.
These chefs, along with more incredible culinary partners, will help create a remarkable dining experience as we gather to support Christian Academy School System. The evening will also feature a meaningful program and an exciting live auction you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are on sale now and we would be honored to have you join us.
We look forward to celebrating with you on March 12!
Interested in a Sponsorship? Click Here.
Interested in Donating an Auction Item? Click Here.
We are grateful to our sponsors!
New Christian Academy Parent Town Hall Opportunities, March 5 (CAI) and 9 (CAL)!
Christian Academy Families – Thank you for your support of last year’s Parent Town Hall gatherings. And, many have asked about future Town Halls…so here we go!
One of the most difficult things to maneuver (from your feedback) is travel sports. Travel sports has become a pretty thorny enterprise over the last decade and I think we all likely see some positives and negatives. Christian Academy will be offering two upcoming Parent Town Halls on (Spiritually) Surviving Travel Sports.
Here are the details:
CAI: Thursday, March 5, 6:30-8 p.m. in the High School Media Center
CAL: Monday, March 9, 6:30-8 p.m. in the High/Middle School Media Center
These are for ANY age sports. Even if you are not currently in travel sports but are considering it, this is for you too. Leading our time will be Christian Academy parent and local pastor, Tyler McKenzie. Tyler is currently a travel sports parent and has successfully been re-thinking and re-imagining how best to participate. He’s a wealth of experience & information!
If this topic resonates with you, I strongly encourage you to attend one of the nights – space is limited and sign-ups are required. The content will be the same so if you can’t make it to your campus, consider attending the other campus meeting.
As always, we value our partnership with families, and take that seriously. Let’s re-think travel sports together!
Feel free to contact Dr. Becky Wiley, Director of Spiritual Formation, at [email protected] with any questions.
Announcing CAI’s Scholastic Art Awards 2026 Winners!
Congratulations to all of our Scholastic Art Competition winners!
Honorable Mention
Ava Butler
Olivia Harambasic
Addison Jackson (2)
Laura Toby
Silver Key
Laura Toby
Athena Bayyoud
Bella Morones (2)
Lucy Wilson
Sofia Beatty
Gold Key
Ben Adams
Laura Toby
Enjoy this presentation of the winning pieces!
Announcing CAL’s Scholastic Art Awards 2026 Winners!
Congratulations to all of our Scholastic Art Competition winners!
Honorable Mention
Sidney Burke- Illustration, “Once Upon a Swan”
Jennifer Clerveau- Photography, “Petals Suspended”
Dorothy Cosper-Drawing, “Mirror Ball”
Dorothy Cosper-Drawing, “Car Show with Dad”
Dorothy Cosper-Drawing, “Deja Vu”
Dorothy Cosper-Painting, “I refuse to Disappoint…”
Dorothy Cosper-Painting, “Endangered and Extinct”
Hallie Daniel-Drawing, “Grotto”
Lydia Franks-Drawing, “Multi-tasking”
Lily Hitch-Drawing, “The snack that swims back”
Karis Perkins-Painting, “Monday Maroon”
Catherine Stachnik-Photography, “Portal to the Stanley”
Hannah Stempien-Drawing, “Dr. Woods”
Honorable Mention Portfolio
Dorothy Cosper- “Portraits in Contrast”
Hallie Daniel- “New Perspectives”
Lily Hitch-”Expressions of Childhood”
Silver Key
Miles Breitenstein- Experimental Photography, “Light Painting”
Dorothy Cosper- Drawing, “Deforestation
Natalie Dunning- Illustration, “Red Herring”
Lydia Franks- Drawing, “Hyper Heart”
Carson Hahn- Photography, “Blue Mourning”
Ella Meiers- Photography, “Beautiful Flower”
Sydney Minucci- Photography, “Light Upon the Waters”
Ellery Pryor- Painting, “Ladybugs”
Hannah Stempien-Painting, “Washed”
Kennedy Watkins- Drawing, “Brotherly Love”
Silver Key Portfolio
Dorothy Cosper– “Through the Eyes of a Dreamer”
Maeleigh Randolph- “Made Motion Menagerie”
Gold Key
These pieces will compete at the National Level.
Sidney Burke- Digital Painting, “Love Letter to Learning”
Sidney Burke- Experimental Photography, “Tangled Tides”
Dorothy Cosper- Drawing, “Factory F(H)arming”
Karis Perkins- Painting, “Girlhood”
Abby Hannah Williamson- Drawing, “Cheeser Girl”
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2026
All are invited to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) with us by wearing a Christian Academy WDSD tshirt, jeans and your favorite silly socks! All campuses (Junior Academy – 12th Grade) will celebrate on 03.20.2026. This day allows us to demonstrate how God has created each of us in unique and wonderful ways.
Everyone can wear a previous WDSD tshirt or order a new shirt here for this year. The deadline to order is Sunday, March 1, 2026. Each campus allows jeans to be worn in conjunction with a Providence tshirt.
Further campus specific celebrations to be announced soon!
Christian Academy of Louisville Blood Drive, January 27, Rescheduled for February 13
Help save lives at the Christian Academy of Louisville Blood Drive supporting the American Red Cross on Friday, February 13, (Rescheduled from Tuesday, January 27, due to weather.) in the English Station Campus Media Center from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Students must be 16 years of age or older and can sign up in the Cafeteria at lunch or see Mrs. Price in Room 101.
Christian Academy School System Staff, Teachers, Families, Alumni, Grandparents and Friends, if you are interested in donating, please email Mrs. Price at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Important Note: All individuals previously scheduled to donate on January 27, will keep your requested time slot unless you contact Mrs. Price to reschedule.
Savor What’s Ahead — Join Us for the Christian Academy Gala!
As we prepare for the Christian Academy Gala on March 12, we’re excited to share more about one of the evening’s most anticipated highlights, our chef-led tasting experience. Talented local chefs will once again bring their creativity and generosity to the table, making the night meaningful, memorable and mission focused.
We’re thrilled to introduce two more of the chefs who will be serving up their best at this year’s Gala.
Cayla’s Creations
Cayla’s Creations is the passion project of Cayla Jones, a talented chef at Porcini Italian Resturant. With experience at events like Taste of Louisville and Bourbon & Bow Ties, as well as teaching roles with Cooking with Millie’s and Mesa live dining shows, Cayla brings her expertise to custom desserts and savory catering for any occaision. She also offers in-home personal chef experiences and cooking classes, sharing her creativity and love of food with the community.
Red Yeti
Led by Chef Mike Bowe, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with deep West Virginia roots, Red Yeti offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience in a historic 1881 building and has served the community since 2014. The menu features Appalachian-inspired dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients alongside a curated selection of craft beers and scratch-made cocktails using house-made syrups that celebrate local flavor and creativity.
These chefs, along with more incredible culinary partners, will help create a remarkable dining experience as we gather to support Christian Academy School System. The evening will also feature a meaningful program and an exciting live auction you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are on sale now and we would be honored to have you join us.
We look forward to celebrating with you on March 12!
Interested in a Sponsorship? Click Here.
Interested in Donating an Auction Item? Click Here.
We are grateful to our sponsors!
Give Blood – Help Save Lives at the Christian Academy of Louisville Blood Drive, January 27
Help save lives at the Christian Academy of Louisville Blood Drive supporting the American Red Cross on Tuesday, January 27, in the English Station Campus Media Center from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Students must be 16 years of age or older and can sign up in the Cafeteria at lunch or see Mrs. Price in Room 101.
Christian Academy School System Staff, Teachers, Families, Alumni, Grandparents and Friends, if you are interested in donating, please email Mrs. Price at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Click here for a shareable flyer.
High School and Middle School Students are Invited to Participate in our Third Annual Tables of Unity Lunches!
Tables of Unity Information:
Christian Academy of Louisville
- Tuesday, January 20
- Trophy Hallway
- MS: 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- HS: 12:25 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
- $5 Salsarita’s Lunch
- Classmates Sharing Biblical Unifying Pledges and Ideas
- A Biblical Unifying Soundtrack Playing in the Background
- Registration and Payment Link Here
*Limit: 20 Students Per Lunch
Christian Academy of Indiana
- Friday, January 23
- The Commons
- MS: 11:45 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
- HS: 12:35 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- $5 Qdoba Lunch
- Classmates Sharing Biblical Unifying Pledges and Ideas
- A Biblical Unifying Soundtrack Playing in the Background
- Registration and Payment Link Here
*Limit: 20 students per lunch
We look forward to seeing our students at the Table!
Christian Academy Continuous Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Happy New Year Christian Academy families! We pray your Christmas season has been joyful and restorative, from the celebration of Christ’s birth to the start of a new year. We are grateful for each of you and your continued partnership with us for your child’s Christian education.
Christian Academy offers Continuous Enrollment to all of our current students with the exception of our current Junior Academy 4-year-olds. Your child will remain enrolled until graduation if they are a current K-11 student. Also, your child will remain enrolled for the Junior Academy 4-year-old program if they are a current Junior Academy 3-year-old. Current Junior Academy 4-year-old students will need to apply for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year in order to continue enrollment.
Please view the Continuous Enrollment FAQ’s for more information. Also, check the Christian Academy website to view the 2026-2027 Tuition Schedules and learn more about Tuition Assistance.
The only action you need to take is if you choose to withdraw your child’s enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. If you choose to withdraw you will need to complete the Withdrawal Form that is located in your Web Forms in FACTS Family Portal. If completed by the withdrawal date, the Business Office will not charge the Continuous Enrollment Fee to your account and will terminate your Continuous Enrollment Agreement at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. If you withdraw and at some point wish to return you will need to contact our Admissions Office to see if space is available and for next steps.
The Continuous Enrollment withdrawal deadline for the 2026-2027 school year is January 16, 2026. (Monthly payers will be assessed the $55 FACTS enrollment fee.)
All returning families will be charged the non-refundable Continuous Enrollment Fee (per student) which will be automatically deducted through FACTS on February 27, 2026 in addition to any regularly scheduled payments.
Should you have financial questions, please contact the Business Office at (502) 244-3225 or [email protected].
As we look to a new year our deepest hope is for your children to understand that they are seen, known and loved by God. Thank you for your trust and continued partnership as we work together to develop children who impact the world for God’s glory.