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