Lion Tales 4/24/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Thursday, May 1 CLA hosts National Day of Prayer on campus 11:45 am - noon. Join!

Monday, May 5 No School - Teacher in-service

May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thursday, May 15 8th Grade Promotion 3:45 pm 

12th Grade Graduation 6:30 pm 

Friday, May 16 Last day of school - full day - field day

Invite someone to visit Christian Life Academy…

While we do not have any more scheduled open house events, you are always encouraged to share your CLA experience with others and to invite them to visit. Mr. Horning and other staff are always glad to host friends or family. Share the word!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment Still OPEN! 

The early deadline has come and gone, but registration remains open for the 2025-2026 school year! Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you are also encouraged to enroll with your intentions for next year. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Some UPDATES and INFO from Parent Teacher Fellowship!

SIGN UP! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th through May 9th! We are planning a fun week for our teachers and need your help! We've made a list of jobs that we will need help with and items we would love for people to bring in. Check out the sign up sheet! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAE22A7FEC34-56466577-teacher

FIELD DAY! May 16th is quickly approaching! Which means Field Day will be happening! Doug Rumbold is coordinating the day for us again and we will need about 12-15 adult volunteers to come and help. Please jump in and help to make this a super fun day to finish the school year! You can contact Doug directly @ 309-208-1851 or email him: [email protected] 

     Join Christian Life Academy

 and the Hopedale Community 

      on National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 1 from 11:45-noon

CLA Playground

Faith & Sports…Doing Sports God’s Way…Podcast episode!

Recently, I (Mr. Horning) completed a lengthy paper about the integration of faith and discipleship in athletics, with some academic and personal/local research. If you have any interest in reading this paper, let me know! I’d be glad to share it with you! I also was blessed to be a guest on a podcast, which WENT LIVE TODAY, Links are below!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3benlwDskFfU88uceOj8qk?si=7cfbDotxT42862Ab7CoY3w on SPOTIFY

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/91-improving-the-discipleship-of-student-athletes/id1761367959?i=1000704715279 on APPLE PODCASTS 

https://youtu.be/v6ZbaXTajlQ?si=VjlsAPU-U0oZt4Qn  on Youtube (SHORTS on Youtube/Instagram /Facebook). 

  Extra Curriculars Corner

Friday, April 25 esports MS vs HS tournament/party after school

Saturday, April 26 HS Baseball at Delavan (vs. Heyworth 12:00 and vs. Delavan 2:00)

Tuesday, April 29 HS Track at Mackinaw

Wednesday, April 30 MS (5th/6th only) Track at Olympia

Thursday, May 1 MS Track at Tremont

Spring athletics picture day (details emailed to team)

Fri/Sat, May 2-3 HS Baseball at MCSC Baseball Tournament (Champaign)

From the Principal's Desk

What a blessing! Worship of the Lord together is so special! That’s what I took home with me for Easter break because of the great time of worship last Thursday. Thank you CLA community for your intentionality and love of the Lord. I loved worshiping together!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/16/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

All -school field trip to see “King of Kings” at Morton Cinema

Friday, April 18 No School - Good Friday

Saturday April 19 Board of Directors Meeting, 8 am

Monday, April 21 No School - Easter Monday

Monday, May 5 No School - Teacher in-service

May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thursday, May 15 8th Grade Promotion 3:45 pm 

12th Grade Graduation 6:30 pm

Friday, May 16 Last day of school - full day - field day

Invite someone to visit Christian Life Academy…

While we do not have any more scheduled open house events, you are always encouraged to share your CLA experience with others and to invite them to visit. Mr. Horning and other staff are always glad to host friends or family. Share the word!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment Still OPEN! 

The early deadline has come and gone, but registration remains open for the 2025-2026 school year! Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you are also encouraged to enroll with your intentions for next year. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Some UPDATES and INFO from Parent Teacher Fellowship!

Attention! Teacher Appreciation is May 5-9th! Keep an eye out next week for sign ups to help! 

FIELD DAY !!! May 16th is quickly approaching! Which means Field Day will be happening! Doug Rumbold is coordinating the day for us again and we will need about 12-15 adult volunteers to come and help. Please jump in and help to make this a super fun day to finish the school year! You can contact Doug directly @ 309-208-1851 or email him: [email protected] 

Faith & Sports…Doing Sports God’s Way…Read and Listen about it!

Recently, I (Mr. Horning) completed a lengthy paper about the integration of faith and discipleship in athletics, with some academic and personal/local research. It has a focus on what we are trying to do (by God’s guidance) at CLA as well as some ways we’d like to continue integration into PE classes. If you have any interest in reading this paper, let me know! I’d be glad to share it with you! I also was blessed to be a guest on a Christian Principals Podcast and will share the link once the podcast is published.

 Extra Curriculars Corner

Thursday, April 17 Both MS Smash Teams compete in the afternoon

Saturday, April 19 Middle School Track at Bethel Invitational (Morton High School)

Tuesday, April 22 HS Baseball HOME game with Peoria Christian 4:30

Thursday, April 24 HS Track and Field meet at Midwest Central 4:00

Saturday, April 26 HS Baseball at Delavan (vs. Heyworth 12:00 and vs. Delavan 2:00)

Friday, April 25 esports MS vs HS tournament/party after school. 

**Let Mrs. Stribling know if you are NOT attending this **

From the Principal's Desk

How exciting to worship together! I’m sending this Lion Tales a Day early, because tomorrow will be a super busy day… We’ll go as a whole school to see “King of Kings,” and then in the evening we’ll worship together. I’d encourage you to come tomorrow night, bring family, and be ready for a special time together. Often we think of a “school program” as a chance to show off what the kids are doing - singing and music. We’ll definitely see that. But I also, even more, look forward to this time of corporate worship together. We get to show our love for Jesus together. To remember and learn a bit more about what it means to worship the King of Kings, and what His sacrifice means personally to each one of us. It is a great honor to be a part of this community, and to share in worship of the Lord together is so special!

See you all tomorrow night! We get to “be the church” together in worship. Can’t wait!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/10/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Thursday, April 10  Early registration (save $50) ends today!

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

All -school field trip to see “King of Kings” at Morton Cinema

Friday, April 18 No School - Good Friday

Saturday April 19 Board of Directors Meeting, 8 am

Monday, April 21 No School - Easter Monday

Monday, May 5 No School - Teacher in-service

Thursday, May 15 8th Grade Promotion and 12th Grade Graduation

Friday, May 16 Last day of school - full day - field day

Invite someone to visit Christian Life Academy…

While we do not have any more scheduled open house events, you are always encouraged to share your CLA experience with others and to invite them to visit. Mr. Horning and other staff are always glad to host friends or family. Share the word!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS. We encourage early enrollment (by the end of TODAY with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Faith & Sports…Doing Sports God’s Way…Read and Listen about it!

Recently, I (Mr. Horning) completed a lengthy paper about the integration of faith and discipleship in athletics, with some academic and personal/local research. It has a focus on what we are trying to do (by God’s guidance) at CLA as well as some ways we’d like to continue integration into PE classes. If you have any interest in reading this paper, let me know! I’d be glad to share it with you! I also was blessed to be a guest on a Christian Principals Podcast and will share the link once the podcast is published.

 Extra Curriculars Corner

Today, April 10 High School Track and Field at Tremont 4:30

CLA Rocket League vs Houston Middle School

MS Smash White vs Kung Fu Pandas (Cassville Middle)

MS Smash Green vs Marbury Middle School Bulldogs

Friday, April 11 MS Smash Green vs Chrisman Scottland Jr High

Saturday, April 12 HS Baseball games at Midwest Central 1:30 pm (2 games)

Monday, April 14 MS Track and Field at Tremont 4:30

Tuesday, April 15 HS Track and Field at Illini Central 4:15

Wednesday, April 16 Both MS Mario Kart Teams compete vs TBD

Thursday, April 17 Both MS Smash Teams compete vs TBD

Friday, April 25 esports MS vs HS tournament after school

High School esports playoffs report from this week:

CLA teams -  Inklings (Splatoon) and Smash Green were knocked out of the first round of post season playoffs.  Inklings was ranked #21; HS Smash Green was ranked #28

From the Principal's Desk

Share your (our) Faith! Next week we will gather together for an Easter Service on Thursday, April 17. It is an exciting time to gather in worship of our Lord and Savior and recognize the sacrifice of Jesus for us. It is something I look forward to each year - the corporate times of worship together with all of you. This year we’ll gather in the school gymnasium for this service. Often this gym is used to cheer on the court - as we often worship the Lord through the games played on that hardwood surface. But this time, we’ll do it through song, scripture and participation. We’ll share our faith together! Invite a friend. Bring your family! What a great opportunity we have to gather. How else are you sharing your faith as a part of your daily lives? I’d love to hear about it!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/3/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

Thursday, April 10  Updated - Early registration (save $50) ends this day!

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

Friday, April 18 No School - Good Friday

Monday, April 21 No School - Easter Monday

Monday, May 5 No School - Teacher in-service

Thursday, May 15 8th Grade Promotion and 12th Grade Graduation

Friday, May 16 Last day of school - full day - field day

Invite someone to visit Christian Life Academy…

While we do not have any more scheduled open house events, you are always encouraged to share your CLA experience with others and to invite them to visit. Mr. Horning and other staff are always glad to host friends or family. Share the word!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS. We encourage early enrollment (by April 10 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Faith & Sports…Doing Sports God’s Way…Read about it in a research paper!

Recently, I (Mr. Horning) completed a lengthy paper about the integration of faith and discipleship in athletics, with some academic and personal/local research. It has a focus on what we are trying to do (by God’s guidance) at CLA as well as some ways we’d like to continue integration into PE classes. If you have any interest in reading this paper, let me know! I’d be glad to share it with you! 

 Extra Curriculars Corner

Today, April 3 esports Rocket League vs Valley View Junior High

esports MS Smash White vs Coleman Middle School (Oklahoma)

Saturday, April 5 HS Baseball HOME game with Cornerstone Christian  1:30 pm 

Monday, April 7 High School Baseball HOME game with DeeMack JV 4:30 pm 

Wednesday, April 9 Softball clinic on ball field #1

Thursday, April 10 High School Track and Field at Tremont 4:30

Saturday, April 12 HS Baseball games at Midwest Central 1:30 pm (2 games)

Current Middle School esports standings:

Mario Kart Green ranked #28 and Mario Kart White ranked #9 out of 73 teams

Smash Green ranked #77 and Smash White ranked #79 out of 142 teams

Rocket League ranked #11 out of 39 teams

Current High School esports Standings:

“Inklings” (Splatoon)  ranked #21 out of 75 teams, likely playoff bound!

Smash Green ranked #24 out of 111 teams, likely playoff bound! 

Smash White ranked #68

From the Principal's Desk

Share your (our) Faith! In a few weeks we will gather together for an Easter Service on Thursday, April 17. It is an exciting time to gather in worship of our Lord and Savior and recognize the sacrifice of Jesus for us. It is something I look forward to each year - the corporate times of worship together with all of you. This year we’ll gather in the school gymnasium for this service. Often this gym is used to cheer on the court - as we often worship the Lord through the games played on that hardwood surface. But this time, we’ll do it through song, scripture and participation. We’ll share our faith together! Invite a friend. Bring your family! What a great opportunity we have to gather. How else are you sharing your faith as a part of your daily lives? I’d love to hear about it!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 3/20/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Friday, March 21 PTF meeting 2:00 in the gradeschool meeting room - all parents invited!

March 24-28 NO School - Spring Break

March 31 Reminder - Early registration (save $50) ends - don’t forget!

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

Wow - what an afternoon with the weather!

Wednesday afternoon this week was quite an experience!  We are thankful for the protection of our buildings, for God’s sovereignty in keeping us safe during the weather, and for all the good communication among all of our school community to ensure all students and staff were safe! Springtime in the midwest can be exciting and scary! Let’s continue to always pray for God’s protection.

Invite someone to visit Christian Life Academy…

While we do not have any more scheduled open house events, you are always encouraged to share your CLA experience with others and to invite them to visit. Mr. Horning and other staff are always glad to host friends or family. Share the word!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS. We encourage early enrollment (by March 31 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Girls Softball Clinic days coming up in April! 

To explore the possibilities of girls softball at CLA, a series of clinics will be held in April. They will be after school on April 2, 9, 16 and 22 on ball diamond #1 (located directly behind the CLA grade school building). This is for players in grades 5-12, with any level of experience! There is no cost, but an option to purchase a t-shirt is available. For more information or to sign up, contact Rachel Birkey ([email protected]) or Holly Murphy ([email protected]) or click this link: https://forms.gle/Hm6fVDcdQFAdTKTVA 

 Extra Curriculars Corner

Monday, March 24 High School Baseball HOME game with Normal West JV 4:30 pm 

Saturday, March 29 HS Baseball HOME games with Arthur Christian 1:30 pm (2 games)

Monday, March 31 HS Baseball HOME games with Bloomington JV 4:30 pm

Tuesday, April 1 MS Track and Field at Midwest Central Meet 4:15 pm

Wednesday, April 2 HS Baseball at Olympia JV 4:30 pm

Softball clinic on ball field #1

Current Middle School esports standings:

Mario Kart Green ranked #29 and Mario Kart White ranked #10

MS Smash Green ranked #117 and Smash White ranked #119

Rocket League ranked #6

Current High School esports Standings:

Splatoon 3 ranked #17   

Smash Green ranked #35 and Smash White ranked #79

From the Principal's Desk

Enjoy Spring Break! Next week we will have some time away from the regular school week. Some will take some trips, or sleep in, or do activities much differently than a normal routine. But even in the “outside the norm” times, we wish to be guided by the Holy Spirit and walk in the ways of the Lord! I’ll be excited to see everyone back in the regular routine on Monday, March 31… but in the meantime, enjoy the break and preparation for the “last leg” of the school year!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 3/13/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Monday, March 17 4:15 pm School Board Meeting - HS Community Room

Friday, March 21 PTF meeting 2:00 in the gradeschool meeting room - all parents invited!

March 24-28 NO School - Spring Break

March 31 Reminder - Early registration (save $50) ends - don’t forget!

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

Reminder - dress for the weather!

Our students DO go outside when the weather is suitable… please be sure that your children are coming to school dressed appropriately for going outside for recess - coats, hats, etc.  The late winter/early spring has variable weather, so we want children prepared!

Final Spring Open House is TONIGHT 4-8 pm

While tonight is the final spring open house, we are glad to arrange individual visits. If you know a family that would like to know more about what CLA offers, please have them contact the school, or even bring them to visit yourself! The best advertisement is word of mouth… so share your experience with others!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS. We encourage early enrollment (by March 31 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Girls Softball Clinic days coming up in April! 

To explore the possibilities of girls softball at CLA, a series of clinics will be held in April. They will be after school on April 2, 9, 16 and 22 on ball diamond #1 (located directly behind the CLA grade school building). This is for players in grades 5-12, with any level of experience! There is no cost, but an option to purchase a t-shirt is available. For more information or to sign up, contact Rachel Birkey ([email protected]) or Holly Murphy ([email protected]) or click this link: https://forms.gle/Hm6fVDcdQFAdTKTVA 

  Extra Curriculars Corner

Thursday, March 13 MS Smash White vs Valley View Jr High

MS Smash Green vs Cassville Middle School

MS Rocket League vs Trautmann Middle

Tuesday, March 18 HS Splatoon vs Blackman High School

Wed., March 19 esports matches TBD

Current Middle School esports standings:

Mario Kart Green ranked #14, White ranked #1 of 73 teams

MS Smash Green ranked #77, Smash White ranked #86 of 142 teams

MS Rocket League ranked #3 of 39 teams

Current High School esports Standings:

Splatoon 3 ranked #26 of 65 teams      Smash Green #35, White #67 of 101 teams

Game and meet schedules for spring sports will be starting at the end of March!

From the Principal's Desk

Beautiful Weather!! This week has been an exciting one, as (finally) the weather has turned beautiful and the kids are outside playing during recess.  It won’t be long until we see green start to show up again, a reminder that “for everything there is a season.” Springtime coming means many things, but new growth, green grass, flowers (and rain) are to be expected.  I’m thankful that we can count on the beauty of creation to remind us of God’s unending and unchanging love.

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/27/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Monday, March 3 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

Friday, March 7 End of 3rd Quarter

March 10-12 Spring Conferences - contact teacher as needed

Monday, March 17 4:15 pm School Board Meeting - HS Community Room

March 24-28 NO School - Spring Break

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

DRESS UP DAYS NEXT WEEK FOR DR SeuSS /

READ ACROSS AMERICA!

Monday, March 3 - Crazy Socks (Fox in Sox)

Tuesday, March 4 - Hat Day (Cat in the Hat)

Wednesday, March 5 - Wear Green (Green Eggs and Ham)

Thursday, March 6 - Crazy Hair (Every Who Down in Whoville)

Friday, March 7 - Pajama Day (The Sleep Book)

Thank you for your input! 

Nearly one-fourth of our school population responded to the SWOT analysis survey over the past few weeks, helping our Strategic Planning committee gather information to help map out where God is leading CLA in the future. Thank you!  Also, we had a great attendance including staff and parents at our February school board meeting.  We are excited to see participation in the growth and planning for the future. The next school board meeting will again be held on a Monday afternoon (March 17 at 4:15) and you are welcome to attend! Please keep the school leadership (board and administrators) in prayer. We pray that we always will go where God leads us! And get involved!

2025-2026 Registration and Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS. We encourage early enrollment (by March 31 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously. Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

OPEN HOUSE DATES to share!

Monday, March 10 -  8 am to 7 pm - including chapel at 8:30 am

Thursday, March 13 -  4 pm to 8 pm

   Extra Curriculars Corner

Friday, Feb 28 Lion Hoops 2nd-4th grade Game at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, Mar 4 HS Splatoon 3 vs Quitman HS Panthers

Wednesday, Mar 5 HS Smash Green and White vs TBD

MS Mario Kart Green and White vs TBD

Wednesday, Mar 5 DEADLINE for Spring Sports registration (see below)

Thursday, March 6 MS Smash Green, White and Rocket League vs TBD

March 10-11 First official practices for spring sports!

REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS!!

Spring Activities Registration NOW OPEN - HS Boys Baseball and MS/HS Boys/Girls Track & Field

Read ALL the information, and then register at this link:  https://forms.gle/36v8Fcs4xx739af57 

Game schedules for spring sports will be starting at the end of March

Girls Basketball Clinic..Softball coming up!

Thanks to Cole and Kristi Espenschied, CLA hosted a clinic for girls basketball, with over 15 girls in attendance. Who knows… maybe the beginnings of a CLA Lady Lions basketball team is on the horizon.  Great job, girls, and thanks to the coaches and parents who helped! Coming up… we’ll have some GIRLS SOFTBALL clinic dates! 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/22 - look for info about this coming soon!

From the Principal's Desk

Walk by the Spirit!! I would like to thank Seeds Kids Worship for the song that is “on repeat” in my head these days… (cue the music) “But I say, walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh!” Ask your children to sing it for you! It’s from Galatians 5:16, and I have been singing it (in my head) daily for the last few weeks! As we learn about the fruit of the Holy Spirit, we are reminded that it doesn’t begin with us trying to make good fruit… but we must start by walking with Jesus so that His Holy Spirit will guide us and will produce His fruit in our lives. So I say… walk with me and together let us walk with the Holy Spirit!  I’m so glad to be on the journey with you.

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/20/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Monday, March 3 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

March 24-28 NO School - Spring Break

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

Thursday, April 17 Easter Worship Service - 7 pm at CLA gymnasium

2025-2026 Registration and  Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS.  There will be some kinks to work out, we imagine, so be patient.  We already have made a few adjustments based on feedback! We encourage early enrollment (by March 31 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously. **Please note that re-enrollment through Gradelink can only be done from a computer or laptop- not through your mobile device!

Tuition (as expected) will increase for next year, but the school board has kept that increase at 8% or less in nearly all categories. There are some adjustments in the way family discounts are calculated as well as a small student assistance tuition add-on. We pray that CLA stays affordable (as it has been in comparison with other Christian schools). Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Mark your calendars for the following dates and times, when we will have OPEN HOUSE events. Invite your friends and family to check out Christian Life Academy! Printed and digital flyers are available to share.

OPEN HOUSE DATES to share!

Monday, March 10 -  8 am to 7 pm - including chapel at 8:30 am

Thursday, March 13 -  4 pm to 8 pm

We encourage visits at other times as well if these dates do not work!

   Extra Curriculars Corner

Fri-Sat, Feb 21-22 HS Basketball Varsity @ Arthur Christian for Midwest Championships

Monday, Feb 24 HS Splatoon 3 vs Lewisburg HS at 4pm

Tuesday, Feb 25 Lion Hoops 2nd-4th grade Game at 5:00 pm

HS Splatoon 3 vs Omaha South Magnet High School

Wednesday, Feb 26 CLA Green vs Rickover Naval Academy

CLA White vs Charleston High School

MS MarioKart vs TBD

Thursday, Feb 27 MS Smash 1 vs TBD

MS Smash 2 vs TBD

MS Rocket League vs TBD

Friday, Feb 28 Lion Hoops 2nd-4th grade Game at 5:00 pm

March 10-11 First official practices for spring sports!

REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS!!

Spring Activities Registration NOW OPEN - HS Boys Baseball and MS/HS Boys/Girls Track & Field

Read ALL the information, and then register at this link:  https://forms.gle/36v8Fcs4xx739af57 

Game schedules for spring sports will be starting at the end of March… and we’ll have some GIRLS SOFTBALL clinic dates! 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/22 - look for info about this coming soon!

From the Principal's Desk

An opportunity for growth!! In case you haven’t yet participated, the Strategic Planning committee of our school board/staff is in the middle of a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis.  We are looking to get feedback from our community, and you can get involved! An email recently (and we’ll send again soon)another this afternoon) directs you to a form asking for your input.  As CLA reaches into our 18th year, we have a lot of areas we can grow and improve in. We want to identify which areas of growth are important to focus on over the next three years. Thank you for being involved!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/13/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Fri-Mon, Feb 14-17 No School - Presidents Day Weekend

Monday, March 3 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

March 24-28 NO School - Spring Break

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

2025-2026 Registration and 

Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year is open! We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS.  There will be some kinks to work out, we imagine, so be patient.  We already have made a few adjustments based on feedback! We encourage early enrollment (by March 31 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously.

Tuition (as expected) will increase for next year, but the school board has kept that increase at 8% or less in nearly all categories. There are some adjustments in the way family discounts are calculated as well as a small student assistance tuition add-on. We pray that CLA stays affordable (as it has been in comparison with other Christian schools). Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Mark your calendars for the following dates and times, when we will have OPEN HOUSE events. Invite your friends and family to check out Christian Life Academy! Printed and digital flyers are available to share.

OPEN HOUSE DATES to share!

Tuesday, February 18 -  8 am to 7 pm - including chapel at 8:30 am

Monday, February 10 -  8 am to 7 pm - including chapel at 8:30 am

Thursday, February 13 -  4 pm to 8 pm

       Extra Curriculars Corner

Thursday, Feb 13 HOME games with Bethel Church teams - JV 6:00 V 7:15

Friday, Feb 14 HS Basketball @ Midwest Central (Manito) JV 6:00 V to follow

Monday, Feb 17 HS Basketball @ Flanagan  JV 1:00 V to follow

Tuesdsay, Feb 18 HS eSports-Inklings (Splatoon 3) vs Lewisburg High School

Wednesday, Feb 19 HS eSports-Smash Bros Green and White teams vs TBD

Fri-Sat, Feb 21-22 HS Basketball Varsity @ Arthur Christian for Midwest Championships

March 10-11 First official practices for spring sports!

REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS!!

Spring Activities Registration NOW OPEN - HS Boys Baseball and MS/HS Boys/Girls Track & Field

Read ALL the information, and then register at this link:  https://forms.gle/36v8Fcs4xx739af57 

From the Principal's Desk

Invite someone!! We are glad to welcome new faces to learn about CLA… and the best way to introduce our community is by word of mouth.  Do you have a friend who you could bring to our OPEN HOUSE next TUESDAY? Maybe even come and be their “tour guide!” I’m excited to see what God has in store for next year at CLA. Maybe the person that you invite will join our community! I’m praying now for our next school year, and I encourage you to join me in prayer! 

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/6/25

Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Fri-Mon, Feb 14-17 No School - Presidents Day Weekend

Monday, March 3 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

March 24-28 NO School - Spring Break

Monday, April 7 Now a STUDENT ATTENDANCE day

2025-2026 Registration and 

Enrollment information! 

Enrollment for the new school year opened this week. We have a new process where our full-time academic families can enroll and re-enroll online through the Gradelink “EnrollMe” feature on our SIS.  There will be some kinks to work out, we imagine, so be patient.  We already have made a few adjustments based on feedback! We encourage early enrollment (by March 31 with a discounted registration fee). It greatly helps us to plan for 2025-2026.  Families that are participating in extracurricular activities only, you may use the re-enrollment link sent previously.

Tuition (as expected) will increase for next year, but the school board has kept that increase at 8% or less in nearly all categories. There are some adjustments in the way family discounts are calculated as well as a small student assistance tuition add-on. We pray that CLA stays affordable (as it has been in comparison with other Christian schools). Any questions, please contact Mr. Horning ([email protected]).

Mark your calendars for the following dates and times, when we will have OPEN HOUSE events. Invite your friends and family to check out Christian Life Academy! Printed and digital flyers are available to share.

OPEN HOUSE DATES to share!

Tuesday, February 18 -  8 am to 7 pm - including chapel at 8:30 am

Monday, February 10 -  8 am to 7 pm - including chapel at 8:30 am

Thursday, February 13 -  4 pm to 8 pm

   Extra Curriculars Corner

Thursday, Feb 6 8th Grade night for cheer and basketball!

HOME game will be a Green/White game - JH 5:30

Fri-Sat, Feb 7-8 JV Basketball tournament at CLA, games Friday 5:40 and 6:50

Games Saturday 9:30 through the afternoon

Monday, Feb 10 Senior Night for boys basketball!

HOME game will be a Green/White game - all HS players - 5:30

Thursday, Feb 13 HOME games with Bethel Church teams - JV 6:00 V 7:15

Friday, Feb 14 HS Basketball @ Midwest Central (Manito) JV 6:00 V to follow

Monday, Feb 17 HS Basketball @ Flanagan  JV 1:00 V to follow

Fri-Sat, Feb 21-22 HS Basketball Varsity @ Arthur Christian for Midwest Championships

Look for spring activities registration coming NEXT WEEK!

From the Principal's Desk

Yes, 2025-2026 is approaching quickly! I am excited to share plans for next year, although the necessary tuition increases are always hard to announce. We are growing our program and our school, which is super exciting! If you have questions, considerations, or concerns, please feel free to ask or share with me. If you are ready to jump in for another year, I encourage you to do this right away… because we love to know how enrollment will be shaping up as soon as possible! God is moving greatly in our midst, and I’m glad to walk this path with you all.

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

   Blessings,

        Mr. Horning