BETWEEN the LIONS
September 17, 2025
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At Asheville Christian Academy, worship is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that praising and glorifying God the Father is not just something we encourage our students to do—it’s something we, as a school community, are committed to modeling together.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce Worship Wednesdays—a special opportunity, held on the third Wednesday of every month, for parents to join our faculty and staff in corporate worship. These mornings offer a meaningful pause amid busy schedules to lift our voices in praise and center our hearts on Christ together as one school family.
While we treasure social time, this gathering is set aside for worship with our focus on Christ alone. After worship concludes, we kindly ask that everyone exit through the Lower School doors.
Students are welcome to attend but must sit with their parents. Afterward, parents are welcome to walk their children to class.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or guardian, we invite you to come alongside our teachers and staff as we intentionally set aside this time for God. Worship Wednesday reminds us that ACA is more than a place of academic excellence—it’s a community dedicated to seeking God’s presence and leading our students by example in faithful worship.
Come join us, be encouraged, and help us keep worship central to our life as a school.
William Jason Putnam
Head of School
Recovery Updates
Exciting progress is happening across our athletic facilities! Irrigation installation is underway, and new clay is being added to the baseball field this week and next. Steel netting and scoreboard components have arrived on site, and the grass for both the soccer and baseball fields is on track to be complete by the first week of October.
We’re also thrilled to share that our golf facility is now fully complete, and lessons have already started back up.
This school year, we are launching our school-wide Character Education Monthly Themes—rooted in the Fruit of the Spirit—to help reinforce our shared values and create a consistent, Christ-centered environment for all students.
For September, our focus will be on Respect and Responsibility, encouraging our school community to show Christ’s love in both word and action, and to treat one another with kindness and honor.
Jesus emphasized responsibility in various ways, both personally and towards others. He showed responsibility in fulfilling his mission, demonstrating a commitment to God’s will and his people’s needs. He also taught that those who have been given much, are also held to a higher standard of responsibility. Moreover, Jesus encouraged believers to take responsibility for their actions and to forgive others as they been forgiven. “Responsible persons are mature people who have taken charge of themselves and their conduct, who own up to their actions – and who answer for themselves.”
Galatians 6:5 “Being responsible means people can count on you.”
Character Education
Featured Events
Grandparents Day
Fall is approaching and we are excited to be welcoming grandparents to school! Please save the date for Grandparent’s Day on Friday, November 7th! This will be a fun time for grandparents of Lower School students to learn more about ACA and spend time in your child’s classroom. If grandparents are unable to attend, we encourage you to “adopt” a grandparent for the day such as a close family friend or church member.
Men’s Breakfast with Patrick Gallemore
Join other ACA men - Dads, Grandpas, and friends - for our second event in the 2025-2026 Parenting Together Series. Breakfast is provided.
Friday, September 26th, 8:15am
Parenting Together with David Eaton
Meet David Eaton, the co-founder and CEO of Axis, whose mission is to connect parents, teens, and Jesus in a disconnected world. Come hear from this Culture Translator on October 13th!
Childcare and dinner will be provided for a small cost. Details coming soon!
Taste of the Arts
Join us for our annual Taste of the Arts concert and annual giving campaign kick-off on Friday, October 17, at 6:00 p.m. This special evening will feature performances by our bands, choirs, and theatre students as they showcase their talents to kick off the school year.
This event is open to all ACA families and the community. We hope to see you there!
Homecoming Weekend
October 10–11
Mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled weekend of school spirit and community celebration! We have something for the whole family — a square dance, sporting events, tailgating, carnival, an alumni tent, food trucks, and more. Stay tuned for details coming soon!
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All School News
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Worship Wednesdays
We’re excited to introduce Worship Wednesdays—a monthly opportunity for parents to join our faculty and staff in corporate worship. Beginning Wednesday, October 15, from 7:30–7:45 a.m., we’ll gather on the third Wednesday of each month to pause amid our busy schedules, lift our voices in praise, and center our hearts on Christ together as one school family.
While we treasure social time, this particular gathering is set aside for worship with our focus on Christ alone. After worship concludes, please exit through the Lower School doors.
Students are welcome to attend but must sit with their parents; afterward, parents may walk their children to class.
Upcoming Worship Wednesday Dates:
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
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Online Spirit Store
Show Your Spirit!
The ACA Online Spirit Store is open now through Friday, October 3, 2025—your once-a-year chance to order exclusive ACA tees, sweatshirts, and logoed layering pieces.
Layering pieces are uniform-approved for all students, and branded tees are perfect for Dress-Down Fridays.
The store closes end of day, October 3. Orders will be processed and fulfilled in late October to early November, and you’ll receive an email when your order is ready for pick-up at The Spirit Store.
For questions, email thespiritstore@ashevillechristian.org
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Lower School Art
The art room is currently in need of large Cool Whip containers for upcoming painting projects. If you have any to donate, please send them in with your student or drop them off with Nikki at the front desk.
Mrs. Patete also collects egg cartons throughout the year, so feel free to send those in as well.
Thank you so much for your support! We’re excited for all the creativity and art projects our students will be working on this year.
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Blood Drive
Asheville Christian Academy, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Your donation can help save lives — we’d love for you to join us!
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The Coffee Connection
The first Friday of every month (except November and April), there will be a Coffee Truck in front of the school. All parents are invited to park, buy coffee and socialize with other parents.
What: Bridge & Tunnel Coffee Truck: Meet other parents and get caffeinated and connected
When: Friday, October 3 from 8-9:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Coffee Truck (if it is raining, bring your coffee to the library)
Who: All parents are invited
*Lower school parents may walk their children to class starting at 7:45am and then join us at the Coffee Truck.
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Footsteps and Fellowship
We invite you to join us to walk around the paved areas of the school and meet some other parents.
When: Friday, October 3 from 1:45-2:30 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
Who: All parents are invited
Where: Meet in front of the school. Make sure you sign in and get a Trail Walker sticker.
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Playground Playdates
Parents are invited to supervise their children on the playground every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
At the end of carline, simply pick up your child, park, and enter the playground through the side gate. It’s a great chance for kids to play and parents to connect!
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Habitat Dress Down Days
It’s Not Too Late to Support This Year’s Habitat Student Build!
Every $35 donation goes directly toward building a home for a family in need. Your contribution also allows the “subscribing” student or faculty member to dress down in Friday dress on the last Tuesday of each month.
Our next dress-down day is Tuesday, September 30.
To give: Click the link below and select “Habitat for Humanity Student Build” from the drop-down menu.
Please include the names and grades of subscribing students in the notes.
You may also leave a check (made out to ACA) or cash at the front desk to the attention of Seth Rowe, noting the subscribing student(s).
For questions about the build or dress-down days, please contact seth.rowe@ashevillechristian.org
Parent Teacher Fellowship
Get Involved. Stay Connected. Build Community.
We believe that PTF is a great way to get involved, stay connected and build community. We invite every parent (or even grandparent) to join PTF with all of the activities we help with throughout the year.
Volunteer at Parenting Together Events
Are you attending the Parenting Together seminar? Please help before it starts.
As part of the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), we have the opportunity to help our teachers and staff by setting up and volunteering in their place at the Parenting Together events this year. This is a fun way to meet other parents by serving together by greeting other parents as they arrive for the events.
Three to four people are needed to arrive 45 minutes before the event begins to help greet and check-in parents, teachers, staff and guests.
You will NOT miss any of the event.
Thank you for your willingness to help!
Christian College Fair
Would you like to volunteer at the Christian College Fair? ACA is honored to host the Christian College Fair again this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to extend hospitality to the college representatives and to the students and families who attend.
Daybreak with Dads
Join us for Daybreak with Dads — a relaxed morning of fellowship and connection designed to start your day with purpose. This special event is for dads and their kids to enjoy together. After the gathering, you’ll also have the opportunity to step into your child’s classroom and read with them, making it a meaningful start to everyone’s day. If you’re interested in reading to a class for a few minutes, please email Brian Fuchs at brian@windsweptmarketing.com to confirm your preferred class. Classes will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 7:00–7:50 AM
Moms in Prayer
Please join us every Monday morning after drop-off from 8:15-9:30 a.m. for Moms in Prayer. We meet in W213 (the conference room next to the 5th grade classrooms).
You can support ACA through Shop ’n’ Give programs!
Last year, your qualified purchases with our affiliated retailers through the Shop-n-Give Affinity Programs benefitted ACA last year in cash back and products valued at $11,300! Some of our participating partners are Ingles, Lands’ End, Harris Teeter, and Box Tops.
Athletics & Fine Arts
Athletic News
Upcoming Home Games
September 23
Varsity Soccer vs. Christ School (at Black Mountain Home for Children, 80 Lake Eden Road in Black Mountain) — 4:30pm
September 25
Varsity Soccer vs. Rabun Gap (at BMHC) — 4:30pm
September 26
MS Soccer vs. Asheville Trailblazers (at BMHC) — 4:30pm
September 30
MS/JV/V Volleyball vs. Carolina Day — 4:00 / 5:00 / 6:00pm
Girls Tennis vs. Carolina Day (at Warren Wilson College) — 4:00pm
Varsity Soccer vs. Carolina Day (at BMHC) — 4:30pm
Want to keep up with our teams? You can view Varsity Football, Volleyball, Tennis, and Soccer home and away schedules anytime on MaxPreps.com.
Athletic Business Sponsorships
The ACA Department of Athletics will be setting up business sponsorship opportunities for the 2025-26 school year that include signage, game day announcements, team gear, etc. Contact Joe Johnson if interested.
Letter Jackets
Thinking about a letter jacket? Email Joe Johnson for ordering info and pricing—get yours before the cold weather arrives!
Swim Team Interest Meeting — Wed, Oct 1
Meet during lunch in the Upper School Athletic Office:
Middle School: 11:40-12:10pm
High School: 12:35-1:05pm
All interested students are welcome!
Fine Arts News
Upper School Drama: The Play That Goes Wrong
Mark your calendars! Our Upper School Drama students will present the hilarious production The Play That Goes Wrong this fall. Performances will be held on:
Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Reserved seating: Adults $15, Students $10
Tickets may be purchased online, in person at the US Office, or at the door.
Congratulations to our new Tri-M Music and International Thespian Society Theatre Honor Society members!
Level Updates
Dear Parents,
We’ve streamlined our communications to make the BTL your go-to spot for schoolwide news and updates. Level-specific information will now be shared exclusively through your individual classroom and level newsletters—please be sure to check those regularly for updates relevant to your child.
As a friendly reminder, our Parent Resource Page is full of helpful tools and information to support you throughout the school year.
And based on your feedback, it’s now even easier to reach us: you can contact both your student’s level head and assistant directly by emailing:
Lower School: LSOffice@ashevillechristian.org
Middle School: MSOffice@ashevillechristian.org
Upper School: USOffice@ashevillechristian.org
We’re grateful for your partnership in keeping communication clear and helpful!
Meet our Operations Assistants
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside them.
Bill Perkin
You’ll see Bill helping with morning carline, in Lower School classrooms, and delivering packages. Although he is nonverbal, he’s happy to communicate with you through an app on his phone. This is Bill’s sixth year with us!
Shelby Gilbert
You’ll see Shelby helping out in the art room and with our weekly coffee cart.
Guidance News
ALL FAMILIES:
College Funding
Interested in planning to pay for college? We will have a “Paying for College” webinar by CFNC just for ACA on November 10.
In the meantime, check out these resources:
The College Funding Coach has myriad free workshops about topics such as understanding college financial aid, tax strategies, the ROI of prestigious colleges, and how out-of-state students can get in-state tuition.
https://www.thecollegefundingcoach.org/classes/category/workshops/
College For North Carolina (CFNC) is a great place to get information and tools to help plan and pay for college.
College Rep Visits at ACA
Take advantage of learning more about a variety of colleges when they come to us! Visit with the college representatives to find out what makes their schools special.
Savannah College of Art and Design, Sept. 17, Student Union during lunch
American University in Paris, Sept. 26, Student Union during lunch
Western Carolina University, Oct. 3, Student Union during lunch
Christian College Fair
All ACA students in Upper School will be attending the Christian College Fair here on campus. Parents are welcome to attend as any area high school students! We will be registering our students during Advisory in the coming weeks. Please invite your friends from other schools!
