United Christian Academy

💜Your Dollars in Action! 💰

During our “Rice & Beans” fundraiser earlier this year, students made generous donations to support Marian, a student we sponsor in Guatemala. Those gifts were recently put to good use! While visiting Guatemala this summer, our Spanish teacher, Ms. Lutio, had the special opportunity to deliver helpful items directly to Marian—thanks to your giving.

The money also goes toward scholarships that cover educational expenses, books, supplies, uniforms, and extracurricular activities. Our 5+ year commitment provides an opportunity for students to overcome generational poverty with higher education and provides an opportunity to live out their potential. 🏫📚

It has been a special connection through the years, as even a group of our students had the opportunity to meet her when they traveled to Guatemala for a mission trip in 2024. 🇬🇹

What a beautiful reminder that even small sacrifices can have a significant impact worldwide. 🌎 ✨

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👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚

Let us introduce the Angeles family, bringing a student into Kindergarten:
“We are very excited that William will be attending UCA. The first thing that instantly grabbed our attention about UCA was the outstanding parent reviews. We picked UCA because of the safety we felt as we walked through the school and spoke to every knowledgeable and welcoming teacher. Knowing our child is in a place where he is cared for while openly exercising his faith brings us joy. We believe this is truly where God has been leading our family and we are blessed to have found UCA.”

🏫 Welcome to UCA! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. ⚡️

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Last week was Bible Camp with Pastor Ashley! 🙌

She brought along some amazing team members from Child Evangelism Fellowship to lead a fun-filled week packed with Bible lessons, games, crafts, Scripture memorization, and more.

It was a joy to see our students learning about God’s love in such a meaningful (and fun!) way. 💜 📖 🎨

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#unitedallsummerlong – It’s been fun to get a glimpse into what our staff and students are up to this summer! 🌞

⛪ 🏕️ Here, you’ll see two of our amazing teachers who spent part of their break volunteering at church camps—and ended up crossing paths with several UCA students who were also attending! One student even found himself face-to-face with his teacher in the final round of the camp’s cribbage tournament. ♦️♣️

We love seeing the connections between school, church, and community—and we’re grateful for staff who invest in students both inside and outside the classroom! 💜

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👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚

Let us introduce the Berglund family, bringing students into 6th and 7th grades:
“We are so excited for our boys James (7th grade) and Micah (6th grade) to be joining UCA after 3 years of homeschooling. We were led to UCA because of the strong faith based teaching and from the moment we toured we felt an instant connection to the teachers and community. We are looking forward most to seeing our boys make friends and continue to grow in their faith as they become a part of the UCA family. Fun fact about our family is we love 'glamping' in our camper during the summer and fall. We try to camp 6 or 7 times a year visiting different fun places.”

🏫 Welcome to UCA! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. ⚡️

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One of our amazing teachers, Mrs. Troost recently put on a beautiful tea party experience for the family with the winning bid at our spring fundraising event! 💐☕ The winner customized the party in celebration of her mother’s birthday—what a sweet and memorable way to honor her!

Guests enjoyed a delicious spread of orange cranberry white chocolate scones, lemon berry tartlets, brownie bites, chicken salad croissants, and a stunning fruit kabob centerpiece, all paired with a selection of black and herbal teas. 🍓🥐🍫

We’re so thankful for staff who go above and beyond to build meaningful connections and support our school community. 💜

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👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚

Let us introduce the Mathew family, bringing a student into 8th grade:
“We chose this school because it aligns with our Christian beliefs and it is located close to our home. We want our daughter to continue the rest of her middle school and high school years in a Christian environment. We are most looking forward to meeting new families and making new friends. Our daughter is looking forward to the many academic opportunities she gets. We are a multicultural family, with family members from England, Pakistan, The Netherlands, and Malaysia.”

🏫 Welcome to UCA! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. ⚡️

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🎤🎭 Some of our students recently had a blast at Elementary Theater Camp, put on by our very own Mrs. Tasler! Our young performers jumped into the world of drama with enthusiasm—playing theater games, practicing fun dance routines, and learning lines from a script throughout the week.

The highlight was Friday’s performance, where they put it all together and took the stage for friends and family. It was a joy to watch their confidence grow and creativity shine! 🌟👏🎬

We can’t wait to see where their talents take them next! ✨

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👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚 Let us introduce the Coutier family, bringing students into Pre-K and Kindergarten: “We chose United Christian Academy because we were seeking a Christ-centered education that aligns with our family’s values and provides a strong academic foundation. Having had children graduate from public school, we’re grateful for those experiences, but we also recognized a growing desire for an environment where faith is not just respected but actively nurtured alongside academic excellence. We were drawn to the school’s sense of community, its caring faculty, and the opportunity for our children to grow in a place where Christian values are woven into everyday learning. We’re looking forward to building relationships with other families who are on a similar journey—growing in faith together and supporting one another along the way. Knowing our kids will be nurtured spiritually, challenged academically, and encouraged to become leaders with strong character gives us a lot of peace and joy. We truly feel like we’re joining a family, not just a school. One unique thing about our family is that we have children ranging in age from 22 all the way down to expecting a newborn! It’s a beautiful mix of life stages, and we truly love raising children—it’s been one of the greatest joys and blessings of our lives.” 🏫 Welcome to UCA! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. ⚡️ #ucathunder

🇺🇸 Today, we thank God for the incredible gift of living in the "land of the free." 🗽 We’re grateful for the courage and conviction of those who laid the foundation of liberty —and for the continued opportunity to stand for truth, live out our faith, and seek God freely ✝️. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." — Galatians 5:1 📖 As we celebrate our country today, may we never take our freedoms for granted—and may we use them to shine the light of Christ boldly ✨🕊️. #ucathunder

📣 Holiday Office Closure 🌞 Our offices will be closed this week as our administration team takes a well-deserved summer break. We hope you're soaking up the summer sunshine and enjoying some rest and relaxation too! ⛺️🍉🏝️ We'll be back Monday, July 7th—refreshed and ready for all that's ahead! #ucathunder

#UnitedAllSummerLong 🌞 The Shogren family spent some time down in Florida visiting family. The boys are seen here on Siesta Key Beach. 🌴 💜 ⚡️ Keep those summer stories coming — we love seeing how our community stays united all summer long! #unitedallsummerlong #ucathunder

👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚 Let us introduce the Bishop family, bringing students into Kindergarten and 2nd grade: “Our family just moved from Ohio to be closer to extended family. We have wanted to send our kids to a Christian school, but there weren’t great options close to where we lived in Ohio. We chose UCA because it is grounded in the Bible and teaches kids how to integrate biblical teachings into their lives. We love that it’s gospel centered and encourages kids to love like Jesus. We appreciate that the school has multiple churches coming together as one, offering k-12 and well-rounded activities. We look forward to building strong, Christ-centered relationships that will help us grow as a family and individually. We are excited for our kids to have strong peer and mentor relationships. We are a multiracial family through adoption. We love outdoor activities, traveling, trying new things, and being with friends and family.” 🏫 Welcome to UCA! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. ⚡️ #ucathunder

🥰 Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing the lasting bond between students and teachers! One of our students recently invited her former teacher to attend her summer soccer game — and, of course, Mrs. Ray showed up to cheer her on! ⚽️ 📣 It's moments like these that remind us how special our school community is. Our teachers truly care for their students — long after the final bell rings. 💜 #ucathunder #unitedallsummerlong #teachmentortrain

#UnitedAllSummerLong 🌞 🧱🏗️While visiting family in Texas, the MacKenzie twins had the opportunity to see the Legoland Discovery Center! We hope you had an amazing time, and can’t wait to hear all your stories. 💜 ⚡️ Keep those summer stories coming — we love seeing how our community stays united all summer long! #unitedallsummerlong #ucathunder

👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚 Let us introduce the Hilpert family, bringing one student into Kindergarten: “We were led to UCA after prayer and discussion about Amelia’s future. We want her to be raised in a school environment that puts her faith first, teaches with Biblical principles, and emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education. After we toured UCA for the first time, we knew we had found our safe space. We are looking forward to meeting the other kids and their families - we have been told that UCA is a very close-knit, loving community, and we are very much looking forward to being a part of it! A few fun facts about us: we go tent camping multiple times per year, and have since Amelia was 6 months old! It’s our favorite thing to do as a family. We also love to kayak together, travel to new places, and watch movies while snuggled up on the couch eating Kayla’s homemade caramel corn. Thank you, UCA, for welcoming us so warmly! We are so excited to watch Amelia thrive in your care.” 🏫 Welcome to UCA! We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. ⚡️ #ucathunder

🎼 A Week of Music and Memories 🎼 🎶6th and 7th grade students spent the week with Mr. Curtis developing their instrument-playing skills and learning four pieces of music that were performed at the end of the week! Each day included music time and a fun non-music activity to keep the energy high and the smiles big. 😁 We loved hearing what they had been working on! 🎺🥁🎵 #ucathunder #ucafinearts

👋 Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the UCA community! 💜📚 We’re thrilled to have these wonderful families join us and look forward to seeing the friendships, memories, and growth ahead. Let us introduce the Studer family, bringing one student into Kindergarten: “When looking for a school for our daughter, we loved the idea of combining her education with a community of Christian believers who would continue to not only educate our daughter but also teach Christian values and morals. Once we toured UCA, we knew it was perfect for our little girl. We are looking forward to the Christian education and the aspect of a community with similar values, while also watching our little girl grow into her own faith, as well as make her own friends and community at UCA. Something unique about our family is that mom comes from a family of all sisters, and dad comes from a family of all brothers.” 🏫 Welcome to UCA! ⚡️ #ucathunder

#TBT 🇺🇸 Looking back on the memories of last summer -- UCA will once again be walking in the Richfield 4th of July parade! 🎆 We would love to have you join us to help promote our school, pass out candy, and have a great time together! 🤝 🍬 To volunteer, reach out to andi.webster@ucathunder.org

🏐 Volleyball Camp Week! 🔥 This week, our gym has been full of energy as elementary, middle, and high school students participate in volleyball camps! Each group is working hard to build skills and improve gameplay through drills, scrimmages, and lots of fun. Our high school athletes had a special opportunity to train with a guest coach who led them through advanced drills and focused training sessions with a fresh perspective—an awesome experience for our players to grow and sharpen their technique. Way to go, athletes! We’re proud of the hustle, teamwork, and progress from every age group. 💪👏 #ucathunder #ucaathletics