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Director of Biblical Unity, Mr. Deon Parker has introduced a new initiative called “Unity University: Learning to Live as God’s United People.” In these sessions (ranging from 15 minutes up to 45 minutes), Mr. Parker will use engaging illustrations and a wealth of Bible verses to reveal God’s grand plan to unite with people and to unite His people (for His glory and for everyone’s good). Mr. Parker is looking to schedule 1-2 monthly meetings with various groups throughout the Christian Academy family (ex. friend groups, athletic teams, classrooms, Bible studies, teacher teams, departments, school clubs, parents, alumni, etc.).

All “Unity University” session participants will receive a free “Unity University” sticker and will become eligible to purchase a “Unity University” sweatshirt.

Other 2026-2027 Biblical Unity Initiatives:

• New Biblical Unity Hoodies for Sale (September 9 – October 2)
• CAI Parent Chapel (September 29)
• CAL Parent Chapel (September 30)
• CAI and CAL 8th Grade Field Trip ($20) to Berea, Kentucky (October 20)
• CAI and CAL High School Field Trip ($30) to Cincinnati, Ohio (October 22)
• CAI and CAL High School Field Trip ($20) to Nicholasville/Wilmore, Kentucky (October 23)
• 2nd Annual ASCI Biblical Unity Summit, hosted by Christian Academy (for Christian School practitioners) (November 12-13)
• CAI and CAL Unity Week (February 8-12)
• CAI Alumni Chapel (May 11)
• CAL Alumni Chapel (May 12)

Psalm 133:1:
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

May God’s unifying will play out among us this school year!

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We are very pleased that you, our current families, are partnering with us for your child’s Christian education. We want you to be aware that the applications for the 2027-2028 school year are available now should you have children who are entering kindergarten, junior academy or are not currently enrolled students at Christian Academy.

To access and submit an application, please click here and log in with your FACTS Family Portal account username/password. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to allow for timely file preparation as well as place your child on the list for available space. 

The Admissions Department will review all applications for junior academy-12th grades at the point of submission and contact you for additional information if needed. In the fall of 2026, church references for students entering kindergarten-12th grades and teacher references for students entering 1st-12th grades will be requested according to the reference information you provide on the application. Please submit a current grade report for your student at the end of December 2026 if applicable. Students applying for grades 1st-12th will be contacted and scheduled for preadmissions testing starting in December 2026. Preadmissions testing for students applying for kindergarten will be scheduled in January 2027. 

If I can offer any assistance to you, please contact me directly at [email protected] or (502) 753-4590. We look forward to continuing to serve your family! 

We are excited to be able to share who our speakers are for this year’s Grandparents Conference – see the full schedule below! The conference will be held on Friday, April 24, at Northeast Christian Church from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This special day is designed with you in mind — a time to be encouraged, equipped and connected as you continue to play such an important role in the lives of your grandchildren.

We would truly love for you to join us for this memorable day. Please take a moment to sign up using the link below. You can also contact Danielle Gleitz by email at [email protected] or by phone at (502) 648-2515.

Thank you for the love, wisdom and faith you pour into your families and our school community. It is a blessing to partner with you.

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Nicholasville and Wilmore, Kentucky Field Trip Details

• Wednesday, March 18
• Visiting Asbury University and Civil War Camp Nelson
• Casual Dress – Employees dress like a PD day; students can wear a school shirt and uniform bottoms, jeans or sweatpants. We will be spending some of our time outside so please dress comfortably for both inside and outside periods of time.
• Leaving at 6:30 a.m. from CAI’s Parking Lot Near the Commons Doors
• Leaving at 7 a.m. from CAL’s Circle Drive Near the Red Gym Doors
• Lunch at McDonald’s (Free for Employees; Students Pay for their own Lunch)
• Planning on Returning to CAL by 4:30 p.m.
• Planning on Returning to CAI by 5 p.m.
• Pay $20 Field Trip Fee Online Here
• Pick Up, Fill Out and Return a Completed Field Trip Registration Form to Your School Office. Deadline is this Friday, March 13. Spots are Limited. First Come, First Served.
• Inform your Supervisor/Teachers about your absence from work/school on this day so you can collect any work they may want you to have ahead of time.

Hope to see you on the trip!