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CKCA Students to Lead “See You at the Pole” Gathering
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


CKCA Art Teacher Receives $990 KAEA Grant for Student Printmaking Program
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


CKCA Family Fun Night Featuring BINGO!
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


CKCA School Supply Lists Now Available
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


CKCA Invites Families to Enrollment Day
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


CKCA's Books & Blessings Summer Reading Challenge
Keep your child reading, learning, and growing this summer! CKCA sent out an email to CKCA families about our Books & Blessings Summer Reading Challenge, designed to help students stay engaged in learning while having fun throughout the summer months. Research shows that students who continue reading during summer break are more likely to maintain their academic progress and begin the next school year with confidence. Without regular reading practice, many students experience


CKCA's Program to Celebrate Faith, Freedom, and Graduates on May 7!
Join us on May 7th for a night of Faith, Freedom & Worship!


CKCA Thanks GBHS Students for Earth Day Service
Central Kansas Christian Academy (CKCA) proudly extends its heartfelt gratitude to the students of Great Bend High School (GBHS) Honor Society for their outstanding service on Earth Day, April 22, 2026. Thanks to their dedication, CKCA’s grounds were transformed through landscaping efforts, including weed and leaf removal, as well as the general beautification of outdoor spaces like the playground. As a non-profit school operating with limited resources, CKCA relies heavily o


CKCA to Participate in 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Brit Spaugh Zoo
Great Bend, KS — Central Kansas Christian Academy (CKCA) is happy to announce its participation in the 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event promises a fun-filled, educational day for families and community members, with CKCA hosting a booth offering Earth Day giveaways. The celebration marks the zoo’s fifth year hosting this popular event, which features a variety of activities d


Building Strong Hearts for the Last Days: The Power of Christian Education
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