Author: Sarah Hajduk

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The Lions Swimming and Diving teams had an impressive showing at their District meet on Saturday, October 31. With several weather delays, both Ladies’ and Men’s teams were still able to capture the District Championship titles. There were also quite a few Individual Champions to celebrate in their respective events: Tori Barbar (500 free), Christian Clark (50 free and 100 free), Abigail Farrar (Diving), JoJo Richter (100 back), Blake Shaw (Diving), and Men's 200 free relay of Christian Clark, Max Flores, Mark Pekic, and Blake Shaw. Way to go Aquatic Lions! Congratulations to the Varsity Ladies’ and Men’s Cross Country teams...

We were disappointed that we could not hold our annual Pumpkin Patch this year, but God had another plan. The Lower School decided to bless elderly people residing in assisted living homes with “Encouragement Pumpkins.” The younger students decorated them, and older students added a Bible verse and a word of encouragement. These pumpkins have been placed in “quarantine,” and then student council officers will have the privilege of delivering them through a partnership with a local ministry, Heart2Heart Outreach. What a gift it will be for us to encourage our elderly neighbors with their own pumpkin patch! We are...

While a few Homecoming traditions were put on hold this year due to COVID, school spirit was on full display through decorated hallways and dress-up days. The Homecoming football game was an eventful one, as a limited crowd joined us at the west campus Athletic Complex to cheer on the Lions as they took on the Saint Andrews School Scots. Although the Lions came up short, they fought hard throughout the game and had an impressive showing in the second half, where they outscored the Scots 27-0. Our Homecoming Court representatives were recognized on the field at halftime, while our...

This year, our goal for the Annual Fund is to raise $500,000 to invest in people, strengthen programs, and enhance places on our campuses. Combined with tuition, donations support every student, every teacher, every day. Our Annual Fund Drive was a great success! Nearly $70,000 was raised in 7 days 282 families donated to help us reach 47% parent participation One family gave a $25,000 challenge gift—confident that 13 more families will make a contribution before the end of 2020 to reach our goal of 50% parent participation! As a result of the generosity of our current parents and extended community,...