Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar
Thursday, May 15 8th Grade Promotion 3:45 pm (CLA Gymnasium)
12th Grade Graduation 6:30 pm (Living Hope Community Church)
Friday, May 16 Last day of school - full day - field day
Tuesday, May 27 Monthly CLA Board of Directors Meeting - tentatively 4:15 pm
Friday, June 6 CLA Annual Golf Outing
Tuesday, August 12 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - 2025-2026 school year!
Looking ahead… NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
As we are in the final week of this school year, we want to make sure that a few items are on your calendar… The beginning of next school year will be slightly different. We have a school calendar that is approved but will be possibly making some adjustments to this calendar at the May board meeting, so look for that announcement in a few weeks.
Here are some dates that are SET and we want to make sure you have them for your planning!
FAMILY PICNIC/POTLUCK and DEDICATION NIGHT - Monday, August 11
FIRST DAY of SCHOOL - Tuesday, August 12
LIFE DAYS WEEKEND - Friday-Saturday October 17-18
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]).
FIELD DAY INFO from Parent Teacher Fellowship!
Field Day is May 16 and we need your help! It would be great to have a few more helpers to wrangle children and we also need a person or two to help with the lunch!
Contact Doug @ [email protected] or 309-208-1851
HISTORICAL WAX MUSEUM TODAY at CLA!
CLA 7th and 8th graders portrayed twenty different historical figures, from centuries ago to modern times. From writers William Shakespeare (Evan Waters) to Rick Riordan (Reese Stribling), and every other type of character imaginable, the students portrayed their historical figure’s accomplishments and told their story. Pictured to the right is the most “focused” wax figure of the day, Katherine of Aragon (portrayed by Ella Rakstad). Four students were voted as winners for their portrayal: Spy Peter “Garbo” Garcia (Caleb Travis), Queen Victoria (Susie Birkey), Gymnast Suni Lee (Tory Weeks) and Basketballer “Pistol” Pete Maravich (Kasen Espenschied). Great job, all students, and thank you, Mr. Sisson!
Extra Curriculars Corner
Sat, May 10 HS Baseball at Arthur Christian 1:30 (2 games)
Monday, May 12 HS Baseball HOME games with Roanoke Benson 4:30
Tuesday, May 13 HS BAseball at Illini Central 4:30
PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR SOME OF OUR UPCOMING 2025-2026 SPORTS… AS WELL AS INFORMATION ABOUT OVERALL ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES!
From the Principal's Desk
(please note - the same message as last week! Mr. Horning has been so busy with prospective families that he didn’t have time to write a new message and it’s already Friday!)
Now is the time - tell others about your CLA experience! We are in the home stretch of the school year, which means our focus often turns toward the summer. But I would encourage you, turn your focus for a moment toward sharing what your family has experienced at CLA. We have had significant numbers of new families interested in joining our school community, but one of the keys is usually their connection with someone who is already here. Families hear about the experience of a friend or family member, and they ask how to get involved. Please encourage them that “the time is now!” It is very important that those interested don’t wait until the middle (or end) of the summer… it may be too late! We are growing. The time is now to get involved.
“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4
Blessings,
Mr. Horning