Help us congratulate Nathan on being named this week’s Athlete of the Week! This standout senior found the back of the net three times, helping make a huge impact on the field. ⚽️
Way to go, Nathan! Keep working hard, competing with purpose, and representing the Thunder well! 💜
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👀 Who remembers this?
⚡Throwing it back to our very first Spirit Week in 2019! That year marked the beginning of United Christian Academy, bringing together three school communities with a shared vision for Christ-centered education. What an incredible journey it has been since our founding!
💜 From those first days to today, we’re grateful for the students, families, staff, and community who have helped shape UCA.
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Mrs. Nerdahl’s fourth graders are putting their spelling skills into practice as they work together to review and practice their words.
The class is also learning to identify simple and compound subjects and predicates. They first work as a class and then refine their skills with a partner sitting close by.
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They wrapped up the week with their very own bear hunt followed by a Teddy Bear Picnic with their new classmates. 🧺🧸
What a fun way to bring a favorite story to life and to make some sweet first-week memories!
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Inspired by Between the Lions and its memorable “Gawain’s Word” segments, students brought their learning to life with a fun spoof designed to help them break down and put together medical terminology. Because sometimes the best way to learn a new language is to have a little fun with it! 🩺 🔤 🦁
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Mrs. Ray’s students had some extra fun celebrating the 3rd day of 3rd grade yesterday!
The number 3 was woven throughout the day with themed Bible stories, games, and books, including Rock, Paper, Scissors—which, of course, led to a few friendly rounds of competition! ✊✋✌️
To finish the day, they spent some time painting rocks, because after all…3rd Grade ROCKS! 🪨 🎨
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On the first day of school, members of our parent community gathered to cover United Christian Academy in prayer. After dropping off their kids, they lifted up our students, families, teachers, staff, and the year ahead.
We are so incredibly blessed by a community that loves UCA and faithfully brings our school before the Lord. We are grateful for you and excited for all that God has in store for this school year!
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This morning, our senior class kicked off their last first day of school with a special breakfast together! Before heading into their final year at UCA, students enjoyed time connecting with one another, hearing a few encouraging words from our Head of School, taking plenty of pictures, and decorating their cars to celebrate the occasion. 🚗 🎉
It’s hard to believe their final year is officially underway! We are excited to see all that God has in store for the Class of 2027 as they make the most of this special year. 💜 ⚡️
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Tech Upgrades at UCA! 💻
Our staff and many volunteers have been working throughout the summer to keep UCA equipped with current, reliable technology.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our UCA community during last year’s Jog-a-thon, we were able to purchase a new intercom and bell system! This upgrade will improve communication throughout our school and provide a more reliable system for years to come. 🔔
Our Aviation Program has a brand-new set of three uniform flight simulators! These updated simulators give our students a more consistent, hands-on experience as they learn the skills and concepts behind aviation. ✈️
We also welcomed a batch of 150 new Chromebooks over the summer to keep students connected, learning, creating, and exploring. 💻
We’re excited to see these upgrades in action as we begin a new school year! Thank you to everyone who helped make these improvements possible! 💜⚡️
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🤯 Is your mind blown as much as ours?? We are so blessed to welcome our students back next Tuesday and start off a new school year!
How are you feeling about the first day? Excited, nervous, ready to go? Drop an emoji in the comments and let us know! 👇
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Today was an exciting milestone as our new staff members came together at UCA for the first time as a group! We’re grateful for the opportunity to welcome them, build connections, and begin preparing for the year ahead.
Our Pre-K teachers and substitute teachers have also been back this week, completing licensure review and CPR training to make sure they’re equipped and ready to serve our youngest students well. ❤️🔥
We’re thankful for the people God has brought to UCA and excited to see how He will use each of them to know, love, and disciple our students in the year ahead!
Welcome to the UCA family! 👋 💜
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Our summer camps wrapped up this week with some middle school students stepping into the world of June 1945 for an immersive puzzle adventure! 🕵️♀️ 🗝️
With a rogue Nazi element known as “The Fifth Column” on the loose, campers were challenged to track down the group and stop their plans before it was too late. Along the way, they worked through hands-on puzzles, digital challenges, and decoded messages. These campers were all in! 🔐 👏
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We're excited to welcome the Carney family as Sawyer enters Kindergarten this fall!
“We very much wanted Sawyer to be in a Christ centered school, where he can build sweet friendships, learn and grow academically but most importantly grow in his walk with Jesus:) We are so excited to see what God is going to do in Sawyer’s life as he starts his Kindergarten year here at UCA!! We are mostly looking forward to the community!”
To the Carney family, we're excited to partner with you and we're thankful God has led your family to UCA. We look forward to seeing how He works in your lives this year. 💜📚
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🏆 We’re Hiring: Athletic Director! ⚡
United Christian Academy is seeking an energetic, mission-driven Athletic Director to lead our interscholastic athletic programs. Working closely with the Head of School and leadership team, this role provides oversight for middle and high school athletics while cultivating a Christ-centered culture of excellence, character, leadership, and faith. ✝️
Key Responsibilities:
• 📅 Scheduling, operations, and facilities
• 💰 Budget management
• 📋 Conference & MSHSL compliance
• 🤝 Build positive relationships with students, families, officials, and the broader school community
📩 Learn more and apply at https://www.ucathunder.org/page/career-opportunities
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⏰ The countdown is on... just 2 weeks until the first day of school!
What you 're doing to make the most of the final weeks of summer? Share in the comments!👇☀️⛱️
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Sometimes summer prep happens in the most unexpected places! Three of our elementary teachers happened to run into each other at a church sale—and naturally, they all found their way to the children’s book section. Each teacher left with a big haul of books to bring back to their classroom libraries. 📚 😂
Even when they're technically off for the summer, they're always on the lookout for ways to make their classrooms full of opportunities for students to learn. 💜 📖
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Join us as we welcome the talented educators and staff God has brought to our community for the upcoming school year. New faces, new gifts, and the same mission of equipping students to impact the world for Christ.
Please welcome, Jenn Weinstein, Elementary Art Teacher: 🎨 🖌️
“I was drawn to the opportunity to blend my passion for teaching with my passion for creating art in a Christ-centered community. My family also has many connections to UCA that go way back, and it is so fun to be a part of this community again in a new way!”
“Something fun or unique about me is that, once upon a time, Dr. Morrison was my 6th grade teacher.”
“I am so excited to see all the creative art pieces the students at UCA will make!”
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We can't wait to see our hallways filled with students, reconnect with familiar faces, and welcome new families into the UCA community. 💜
What's one thing you're looking forward to this school year? Share it in the comments! 👇📚
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Mrs. Troost, our kindergarten teacher, has been busy transforming her classroom one imaginative space at a time! This dramatic play area she's preparing is a market, where students can pretend to shop, explore, and learn through hands-on play. 🛒 🍎
One of Mrs. Troost's greatest gifts is her creativity. She has a knack for turning everyday lessons into exciting experiences that encourage problem-solving, and make learning fun and memorable. 📚
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While many are enjoying summer, Mrs. Larson, our high school math teacher, has been spending long hours studying to complete her final graduate-level math course. Her dedication will earn her the credentials to teach any college-level math course right here at UCA, creating even more opportunities for our students.
Mrs. Larson's commitment is a great reminder that preparing for a new school year often means continuing to learn ourselves. We are grateful for teachers who invest in their own growth so they can better serve and challenge the students God has entrusted to them. Way to go, Mrs. Larson! 📚➗🎉
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