Today, we take time to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. We are grateful for those who have stood to defend our freedoms. 🇺🇸🏅🦅
We thank God for their willingness to serve and pray for His continued blessing over our veterans and our nation. May we never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy or the sacrifices made to protect them.🫡 🪖 🇺🇸
We thank God for their willingness to serve and pray for His continued blessing over our veterans and our nation. May we never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy or the sacrifices made to protect them.🫡 🪖 🇺🇸
There’s something special about gathering around a fire and sharing time together. 🔥
Recently, some of the men in our UCA community came together for an evening of worship, stories, and fellowship. It was a meaningful opportunity to build relationships, encourage one another in faith, and strengthen the connections that make our school community special. 💜
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Recently, some of the men in our UCA community came together for an evening of worship, stories, and fellowship. It was a meaningful opportunity to build relationships, encourage one another in faith, and strengthen the connections that make our school community special. 💜
#ucathunder #ucacommunity
🕺 🎶 Our kindergarten students celebrated the 50th day of school with a trip back in time to the 1950s!
They learned about what life was like during the decade, from drive-in movies, diners, and black-and-white television to typewriters and rotary phones. They even learned the twist and the hand jive! 📞 📺 🍔
What a fun, hands-on way to celebrate this school milestone while exploring a little history along the way!
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They learned about what life was like during the decade, from drive-in movies, diners, and black-and-white television to typewriters and rotary phones. They even learned the twist and the hand jive! 📞 📺 🍔
What a fun, hands-on way to celebrate this school milestone while exploring a little history along the way!
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
🎳 Our staff recently enjoyed our annual bowling outing, taking some time after the school day to connect and have some fun together.
Congratulations to Team Christo for taking home the team win, and to Mr. Carufel for earning the top individual score! ❤️
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Congratulations to Team Christo for taking home the team win, and to Mr. Carufel for earning the top individual score! ❤️
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United Week is off to a meaningful start! 🙏
This morning, members of our Ministry Council welcomed fellow students with an opportunity to pause, share prayer requests, and begin the day in prayer.
What a wonderful way to set the tone for a week focused on faith, spiritual growth! 💜
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This morning, members of our Ministry Council welcomed fellow students with an opportunity to pause, share prayer requests, and begin the day in prayer.
What a wonderful way to set the tone for a week focused on faith, spiritual growth! 💜
#ucathunder #ucahighschool
🎺 🐐Brass Petting Zoo!
Our 4th grade band students are exploring the world of musical instruments in a whole new way this year! Under the direction of new teacher Mr. Wagner, the class is taking a more experiential approach, giving students opportunities to learn about the different instruments before deciding which one they'd like to play.
This week featured a Brass Petting Zoo! Students got up close with the brass family of instruments, handling them, exploring their different parts, and learning how each one works. 🎵 🎺
These experiences are helping students discover new interests and make informed choices as they begin their musical journey! 🎶
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
Our 4th grade band students are exploring the world of musical instruments in a whole new way this year! Under the direction of new teacher Mr. Wagner, the class is taking a more experiential approach, giving students opportunities to learn about the different instruments before deciding which one they'd like to play.
This week featured a Brass Petting Zoo! Students got up close with the brass family of instruments, handling them, exploring their different parts, and learning how each one works. 🎵 🎺
These experiences are helping students discover new interests and make informed choices as they begin their musical journey! 🎶
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
Come along for a morning in our 4-year-old Pre-K classroom! ☀️
From story time to choice time and all the little moments in between, there's so much happening as our youngest learners explore, discover, and grow. 📖
It's special to watch these little minds at work as they take in new ideas, build friendships, ask questions, and learn more about the world around them! 💜
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From story time to choice time and all the little moments in between, there's so much happening as our youngest learners explore, discover, and grow. 📖
It's special to watch these little minds at work as they take in new ideas, build friendships, ask questions, and learn more about the world around them! 💜
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
Three days in a row of indoor recess, and the smiles haven't gone away! 🌧️ 😃
Our students continue to make the best of being indoors, finding ways to have fun, enjoy time with friends, and keep positive attitudes. 💜
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
Our students continue to make the best of being indoors, finding ways to have fun, enjoy time with friends, and keep positive attitudes. 💜
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📸 A little creativity, a lot of timing, and some unexpected subjects!
Our high school photography students recently explored stop-motion photography. Putting their skills to the test, they attempted to capture motion as they observed a middle school PE class playing dodgeball, then shifted their focus to freezing the perfect moment of an Oreo splashing into a glass of milk! 🥛 🍪
After capturing their shots, students also worked on editing their photos, making adjustments to fine-tune each image and bring their creative vision to life.
#ucathunder #ucahighschool
Our high school photography students recently explored stop-motion photography. Putting their skills to the test, they attempted to capture motion as they observed a middle school PE class playing dodgeball, then shifted their focus to freezing the perfect moment of an Oreo splashing into a glass of milk! 🥛 🍪
After capturing their shots, students also worked on editing their photos, making adjustments to fine-tune each image and bring their creative vision to life.
#ucathunder #ucahighschool
Our geometry students took a hands-on approach to exploring transformations, including translations, reflections, and rotations, with a focus on symmetry! 🔍
Using a geometric tool called a Mira, which uses reflective properties, students recreated the missing half of a picture along its line of symmetry. They then added color to complete their designs, putting their understanding of symmetry into practice! 📐 ✏️
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Using a geometric tool called a Mira, which uses reflective properties, students recreated the missing half of a picture along its line of symmetry. They then added color to complete their designs, putting their understanding of symmetry into practice! 📐 ✏️
#ucathunder #ucahighschool #ucastem
As Susan Larson prepares to retire from her position of Finance Director here at UCA, we have the opportunity to celebrate someone whose impact is immeasurable. She may be one of UCA’s most behind-the-scenes team members, but her impact is felt by every one of us.
As Finance Director, she understands that behind every number are real students, families, and needs. Balancing financial responsibility with making Christian education accessible takes wisdom, discernment, grace, and compassion.
As she prepares to retire, we want to recognize her remarkable contributions and thank her for helping make UCA what it is today. We are so grateful for your faithful service. 💜 🙏
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As Finance Director, she understands that behind every number are real students, families, and needs. Balancing financial responsibility with making Christian education accessible takes wisdom, discernment, grace, and compassion.
As she prepares to retire, we want to recognize her remarkable contributions and thank her for helping make UCA what it is today. We are so grateful for your faithful service. 💜 🙏
#ucathunder #ucastaff
👏 🏆 Help us celebrate this week’s Athlete of the Week! We’re proud to recognize student-athletes for their commitment, effort, and the way they represent UCA both in competition and as teammates.
🏐 Congratulations to Madison Snyder!
Madi is always willing to step into different roles and brings a great attitude wherever she goes. Her care for those around her, team-first mindset, and positive approach make her a valuable teammate and a joy to coach.
Great job, Madison! We’re proud of the way you lead, compete, and represent the Thunder! ⚡💜
#ucathunder #ucaathletics
🏐 Congratulations to Madison Snyder!
Madi is always willing to step into different roles and brings a great attitude wherever she goes. Her care for those around her, team-first mindset, and positive approach make her a valuable teammate and a joy to coach.
Great job, Madison! We’re proud of the way you lead, compete, and represent the Thunder! ⚡💜
#ucathunder #ucaathletics
🥁🥁🥁Jog-a-Thon results are in…
🎉 Our elementary students went the extra mile and raised an incredible $40,330.75!
Through determination, sharing our story, and generous community support, this year’s fundraiser was a tremendous success!
🏆Congratulations to our Super Class winners, Mrs. Shogren’s 5th grade for raising the most money per student on average! And to our top three fundraisers overall, Landon, Kai, and Cleo! Students from each classroom who ran the highest number of laps were also recognized for their amazing efforts and grit. 🏃♀️
We’re so proud of our students and grateful to every family, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this achievement possible. What an amazing example of the power of our UCA community! 💜
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
🎉 Our elementary students went the extra mile and raised an incredible $40,330.75!
Through determination, sharing our story, and generous community support, this year’s fundraiser was a tremendous success!
🏆Congratulations to our Super Class winners, Mrs. Shogren’s 5th grade for raising the most money per student on average! And to our top three fundraisers overall, Landon, Kai, and Cleo! Students from each classroom who ran the highest number of laps were also recognized for their amazing efforts and grit. 🏃♀️
We’re so proud of our students and grateful to every family, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this achievement possible. What an amazing example of the power of our UCA community! 💜
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
Our second graders proudly presented their habitat projects to our Pre-K students, who explored the displays, asked questions, and learned about the different habitats. 🌲 🐠
It was a ideal opportunity for our younger learners to grow their curiosity while our second graders practiced sharing their knowledge with others! 🐐 🌴
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
It was a ideal opportunity for our younger learners to grow their curiosity while our second graders practiced sharing their knowledge with others! 🐐 🌴
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
Our UCA community gathered last Saturday for the Thunder Run, a family-friendly group run led by our cross country team and coaches. 💜 ⚡
It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the fall weather, connect with fellow Thunder families, and share a love of running. Thanks to our cross country runners for leading the way! 🍂 🏃♀️
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It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the fall weather, connect with fellow Thunder families, and share a love of running. Thanks to our cross country runners for leading the way! 🍂 🏃♀️
#ucathunder #ucaathletics
Our high school Chinese students took learning beyond the classroom with a field trip to Changsha Friendship Garden and the Asian Mall! 🇨🇳
Students had the opportunity to explore cultural connections, experience elements of Asian culture, and deepen their understanding of the language and traditions they are studying.
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Students had the opportunity to explore cultural connections, experience elements of Asian culture, and deepen their understanding of the language and traditions they are studying.
#ucathunder #ucahighschool
👏 🏆 Help us celebrate this week’s Athlete of the Week! We’re proud to recognize student-athletes for their commitment, effort, and the way they represent UCA both in competition and as teammates.
🏃 Congratulations to Quinton Bobadilla! This veteran Cross Country runner has had a great season, setting multiple PRs, plus recently receiving all-conference honors! He's always willing to give some words of wisdom to the younger runners, lead a devotion, or help out in other ways as needed. Best of all, he loves Jesus and never complains!
Great job, Quinton! We’re proud of the way you lead, compete, and represent the Thunder! ⚡💜
#ucathunder #ucaathletics
🏃 Congratulations to Quinton Bobadilla! This veteran Cross Country runner has had a great season, setting multiple PRs, plus recently receiving all-conference honors! He's always willing to give some words of wisdom to the younger runners, lead a devotion, or help out in other ways as needed. Best of all, he loves Jesus and never complains!
Great job, Quinton! We’re proud of the way you lead, compete, and represent the Thunder! ⚡💜
#ucathunder #ucaathletics
Today, we had the honor of recognizing our Students of the Quarter winners for the first quarter! 🏆
These outstanding students were selected by their teachers for consistently demonstrating the UCA Essentials—integrity, helpfulness, respect, compassion, and more. 🌟
Elementary: Kavya B
Middle School: Nathan M
High School: Ella F
We are so proud of each of them for their dedication to excellence both in and out of the classroom.
Congratulations to the winners! 🎉 👏
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#UCAHighSchool #ucaelementary
These outstanding students were selected by their teachers for consistently demonstrating the UCA Essentials—integrity, helpfulness, respect, compassion, and more. 🌟
Elementary: Kavya B
Middle School: Nathan M
High School: Ella F
We are so proud of each of them for their dedication to excellence both in and out of the classroom.
Congratulations to the winners! 🎉 👏
#UCAThunder #UCAHouseSystem #UCAMiddleSchool
#UCAHighSchool #ucaelementary
Miss Anderson’s 1st grade students learned about Noah and his perseverance in building the ark. They're discovering an important truth: God created us with the ability to do hard things! 💪
In a hands-on challenge, students were given just 10 notecards and 12 inches of tape to build the tallest tower they could. Along the way, towers fell, plans changed, and emotions ran the gamut.
They learned that perseverance isn’t about getting it right the first time. It’s about trusting God, working through challenges, and choosing to keep going when things get hard! 💜
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
In a hands-on challenge, students were given just 10 notecards and 12 inches of tape to build the tallest tower they could. Along the way, towers fell, plans changed, and emotions ran the gamut.
They learned that perseverance isn’t about getting it right the first time. It’s about trusting God, working through challenges, and choosing to keep going when things get hard! 💜
#ucathunder #ucaelementary
A look back at the people and moments that are part of the UCA story. 📸 💜
With this year’s National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony coming up next week, we’re looking back at past ceremonies and celebrating the students who have been recognized for their scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
We look forward to welcoming this year’s inductees and continuing the tradition of honoring students who exemplify these values!
#ucathunder #highschool
With this year’s National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony coming up next week, we’re looking back at past ceremonies and celebrating the students who have been recognized for their scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
We look forward to welcoming this year’s inductees and continuing the tradition of honoring students who exemplify these values!
#ucathunder #highschool