GREAT BEND — Silas Jeska, a first grader at Central Kansas Christian Academy, was recognized Oct. 27 as October’s third weekly winner in Eagle Media’s Make a Difference Contest. Jeska, a student in Karalyn Singleton’s class, received the award during CKCA’s morning assembly. When asked how he could make a difference, he answered, “Telling everyone about Jesus.” Organized by Eagle Media in Great Bend, the contest challenges Barton County elementary students to consider how the

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The donation bell is ringing again at Central Kansas Christian Academy, and every ring means someone has stepped up to help feed a neighbor. After taking first place in 2025, CKCA is collecting donations for the annual Power the Pantry Great Bend Schools competition, October 26–30, 2026. The Warriors invite families, friends, businesses, and community members to help defend their title while supporting the Community Food Bank of Barton County. Held in partn

GREAT BEND, Kansas — Central Kansas Christian Academy invites the community to its annual Soup Supper and Silent Auction on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 215 McKinley St., Great Bend. Hosted by CKCA’s Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), the event brings the community together for a meal while supporting students and teachers. Tickets are $10 each and include a choice of chili or potato soup, along with cinnamon rolls and chili fixings. Dine-in, drive-t

National Bring Your Bible to School Day is an annual event organized by Focus on the Family. This year, it falls on Oct. 1. For CKCA, the day builds on something students experience throughout the year while giving them a new way to share their faith and the Bibles they treasure at home.

CKCA’s online book fair opens October 5! Shop Christian and family friendly books through October 12, and help support the school library.

Students, teachers, staff and School Board members at Central Kansas Christian Academy will gather around the school’s flagpole Wednesday, Sept. 23, for “See You at the Pole,” a time of student-led prayer for the school and community. The special assembly will be organized and led by CKCA’s Student Council, including the newly elected officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Serving as officers are Hazel Schroeter, president; Kaydin Williamson, vice president; Dakota Schroeter

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Students at Central Kansas Christian Academy will soon have the opportunity to explore a new form of art after CKCA art teacher Miraya Starnes received a $990.87 Project Grant from the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA). Starnes applied for the grant to purchase materials for a printmaking unit at CKCA. The funding allowed the school to purchase block-printing tools, carving blocks, brayers, printing ink, printmaking paper and other equipment students

Central Kansas Christian Academy families are invited to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at our upcoming Family Fun Night featuring BINGO! Organized by the CKCA Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), Family Fun Night will be held Thursday, September 17, from 6:00–8:00 PM at CKCA. Families can look forward to BINGO, laughter, and plenty of time together as a school community. Admission is a $10 buy-in per family, or families may bring items for PTF's annual Soup Supper

GREAT BEND, Kansas. — Although summer vacation is still in full swing, Central Kansas Christian Academy is giving families one less thing to worry about by releasing school supply lists for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. With the first day of classes set for Thursday, August 20, families now have multiple convenient ways to access their child's supply list whenever they decide it's time to begin back-to-school shopping. For families who prefer to shop in stores or compar

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Central Kansas Christian Academy will welcome both returning and newly enrolled families to its annual Enrollment Day on Thursday, August 6, offering two convenient sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 215 McKinley Street in Great Bend. Enrollment Day serves as the official kickoff to the 2026–2027 school year, giving families the opportunity to complete enrollment requirements and prepare for the first day of classe