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As the school year winds down, the pace has definitely picked up! It feels like we're on the final stretch, and with all the end-of-year events, it's easy to get caught in the whirlwind. Yet, this past week offered an incredible opportunity to pause, celebrate our amazing students' achievements, and reconnect with God for some peace. It was an inspiring week, filled with pride, joy, and spiritual growth as we honored hard work and dedicated time to connection and prayer.

Celebrating Hard Work: Sports & Academic Awards

Our celebrations kicked off with the Middle and High School Sports Awards. We recognized the athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship of our student-athletes across all sports. It was inspiring to witness their growth and passion, from the track to the court to the field. We handed out Coach’s Awards, MVP, and Bulldog Awards for each sport, and even selected our male and female athletes of the year. We also celebrated our dedicated coaches, presenting the Jan Rice Excellence in Coaching award to one of our own alumni, Ben Korompis. His and all the other coaches' dedication to developing our student-athletes is truly inspiring.

The academic accolades quickly followed. On Monday, we celebrated our younger students at the Middle School Academic Awards, commending their dedication to their studies. Then, on Tuesday, the spotlight shifted to our older students for the High School Academic Awards. Their commitment to academic excellence is made even more impressive by their ability to balance it with leadership roles, athletic pursuits, and musical talents.
 

Oh, and let's not forget the iconic tradition of passing the Presidential key from one ASB President to the next, followed by the exciting announcement of the Class of the Year (calculated by spirit points)! Congratulations, Seniors!

We are incredibly proud of all our students and the positive strides they've made this year! Their hard work, resilience, and passion are an inspiration to us all, and we eagerly anticipate celebrating their future successes.

Seeking Peace & Growing in Faith Together

Beyond the awards, our students also took time this week to connect with their community and with Christ during our second Week of Prayer (WOP) this year. It was a beautiful opportunity for staff and students alike to pause from the end-of-year rush, connect, and reflect on messages designed to bring them closer to God.

Our elementary students enjoyed special visitors who helped with music, and we were incredibly proud to see our 5th graders courageously speak during the chapel services, embodying the Week of Prayer and this year’s theme of "Do Good on Purpose." Their faith and heartfelt words were truly wonderful to witness.

In middle and high school, students engaged in a variety of WOP activities centered around their theme of "Capture the Moment."

Ready for the Grand Finale?

As we reflect on this past week and year, we are so grateful for our talented students, dedicated teachers and staff, and supportive families. Even though these celebrations have concluded, we're incredibly excited for the final two weeks of school, which are brimming with even more end-of-year events…and did someone say yearbook?