Thank you for your support and for joining us this past week for our Christmas concerts! We are so grateful for our ACA families and community who came together to celebrate the joy of the season.

Our students did a wonderful job sharing the message of Christmas through beautiful music and song. If you missed the concerts, you can view them on our YouTube page at the link below.

Thank you for being part of such a special time at Asheville Christian Academy. We wish you and your family a joyful Christmas!

Current families, help us spread the word. If you are an ACA alum, have an alum in your family, or know someone who is, invite them to join us for a special Alumni Reception and Recognition Night on Friday, December 19. Alumni are welcome to gather in the team room to reconnect with friends and enjoy food and refreshments before a full night of basketball. Game times are 4:30 p.m. for JV boys, 5:30 p.m. for Varsity girls, and 7:00 p.m. for Varsity boys. Alumni will be recognized between the Varsity girls and Varsity boys games. Please share this invitation and help us welcome our alumni back for a great evening together.

Please note that students will be dismissed at noon on December 19, and the bus and shuttle will run as usual that day.

School will remain closed for Christmas break and will resume on January 6. May you have a joyful holiday season with family and friends as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Congratulations to all our fall teams on a season filled with memories, meaningful achievements, and character-building challenges. From early practices to final whistles, we saw courage, grit, and growth on and off the field. Whether the scoreboard reflected a win or a hard-fought lesson, our students competed with heart and represented our school well. Thank you to our athletes, coaches, families, and fans for making this fall season one to celebrate!

Read the fall sports overview from our Athletic Department below.

We’re excited to introduce Worship Wednesdays—a monthly opportunity for parents to join our faculty and staff in corporate worship. We will 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 from 7:30-7:45am:

January 21, 2026

February 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

April 15, 2026

Now that most of us stream music, the art room is hoping families may have old CDs that are no longer used or wanted. Mrs. Patete would love for you to donate them for an upcoming project.

Either video or audio CDs would be great, and no compact disc will be turned away. Donations can be sent in with your child or dropped off at the art room.

Spring transportation sign-ups are now open! Families who plan to use the bus or shuttle service can sign up at the link below. Bus and shuttle service begins January 6th.

As you may be aware, South Carolina is currently experiencing a measles outbreak. We encourage you to review the information linked below from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services so you are prepared should someone in our ACA community contract measles.

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.

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).

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.

Students and parents are invited to attend a College Workshop information session hosted by the Guidance Office. Join us on Monday, January 26 at 6:30 PM to learn more about the college planning process and available resources. A webinar link will be emailed prior to the event.

If you need midyear transcripts sent to any colleges, please let me know as soon as possible.

Watch closely for emails from the Guidance Office and the colleges where you’ve applied.

Be sure to update your application outcomes in Scoir.

FAFSA Follow-Up Webinar
“I’ve Filed the FAFSA—Now What?”
Seniors and parents are invited to attend a special webinar hosted by CFNC, providing detailed information and answering questions for ACA families.

Tuesday, January 27 | 6:30–7:30 PM

Registration is now open for students enrolled in dual credit classes with Colorado Christian University.

If you received an email from Mrs. Boer with instructions on how to sign up, please follow those directions if you are interested. Feel free to reach out to her directly with any questions.

Applications are now open for the 8th Annual Lands’ End School Starboard Scholarship for the 2025–2026 school year. Since 2018, Lands’ End has awarded 39 scholarships totaling $265,000 to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership.

This year, up to five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible Preferred School students in grades 8–12.

Seniors: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is OPEN!

Completing this form is the way that colleges review what financial aid they can provide for students. We highly recommend that you take the few minutes required to complete this form, even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for need-based aid. Some schools require this process before providing even merit-based aid. Your Guidance Office is happy to help.