There is something incredibly special about the beginning of a new school year. The hallways are once again filled with excitement. Classrooms are ready. Teachers have spent countless hours preparing. Families are shopping for school supplies, and students are eagerly...

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." — Psalm 126:3 As we close our fifth year at Ridgecrest Christian Academy, I find myself reflecting on all that God has done in such a short period of time. What began as a step of faith has become a...

Ridgecrest Christian Academy has been recognized in the Best of the Wiregrass 2026, and we are incredibly honored by this recognition from our community. Awarded Winner in: Best Private Elementary School Best Private Middle School Best Summer Camp Fan Favorite in:...

The beginning of a new year invites us into a sacred pause. Before schedules fill and the noise returns, God gently calls us to be still and remember who He is—and who we are because of Him. Scripture reminds us, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past....

Over the past several days, Ridgecrest Christian Academy has hosted a visiting team from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) as part of our accreditation process. We are thrilled to share that the visit went extremely well! The team was able to...

As I walk the halls of Ridgecrest Christian Academy at the start of our fifth school year, I am overwhelmed, not just by the thought of twice as many voices echoing through our classrooms, but by the unmistakable evidence of God’s hand at work as we make final...

At Ridgecrest Christian Academy, we are thrilled to announce some exciting updates as we continue to grow and expand our mission of providing a high-quality, Christ-centered Education. This fall, we will welcome several new faculty members to our team and several...

One of my teachers put up a new holiday bulletin board today.  It is an interactive one where students and faculty will write their answer to the question “What Brings You Joy?”  I immediately grabbed a Sharpie and answered the question without hesitation- my...

WOW! It is hard to believe that our school year has come and gone! It has been a great year with so much to look back on and remember. This year we have learned to be rooted in God, the Bible, and the church. We have grown in love, hope, and gratitude; and we have...

‘Faith’ may be a small word in the English language; however, the meaning is deep.  We often hear people use the phrase “leap of faith” making it sound like someone is jumping into something blindly.  As a Christ follower, it merely means that we trust God. Three...

What an amazing first week of school!  It was great to see the teachers and students enjoying each other, getting started on important work, and beginning the process of settling in.  There were a few challenging moments, but what I observed across the school was...

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes.  Sometimes a common fix for seemly complex problems.  My first month has flown by and been full of so many new, and sometimes, challenging opportunities.  It is important for everyone to acquire...

“Different Doors” Greetings from RCA!  I am excited to be here as Principal to serve the teachers, students, and most importantly, God in service.  It is summertime for most, but we have already begun preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 school year!  There are some...