A Note From Mr. Sandefur

Lion Family,

Habari Simba! Hello Lions! It is an honor to write to you from Empukani, Kenya, where my family and I are preparing to return with two new students who are members of the Maasai tribe in Southern Kenya. We have enjoyed connecting with our friends at Empukani through teacher training, student shadowing, clinic observations, and much more. We have been asked to share the gratitude of the people of Empukani with you as two of their own will join our school community. I ask that you join me in praying for the impact that our International Boarding program has on the nations and in asking the Lord to continue to multiply those opportunities.

Our school community will be celebrating Easter tomorrow with one combined chapel, as we seek to remind our students of the love and mercy that the Lord so graciously poured out for them. I ask that you join me in praying that the Lord would move in a powerful way in the hearts of many as only He can.

I look forward to seeing you all in a very short amount of time and to celebrating our students as we finish out the academic year in the days ahead.

Jeremy Sandefur
President/Head of School

School Closed

TKA school and offices will be closed in observance of Easter on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

Used Uniform Sale

Tuesday, April 11

When: Tuesday, April 11

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: Reagan Pavilion

Contact Person: Sarah Knight 865-621-0741

Who: Anyone is invited to sell or purchase TKA uniforms.

What to Bring: outgrown, new or used polos, pants/shorts/skirts, spirit wear, shoes, backpacks/bags & ANYTHING TKA related. Don’t forget about: Daddy-Daughter & Prom dresses/attire and sport equipment.

What to Expect: We will set up a “uniform shop” under the Reagan Pavilion so you can sell your own items for whatever price you choose. Hopefully we can reuse and repurpose and bless each other. Stay as little or as long as you wish!

SENIORS! Clean out your closets and make a few dollars for college clothes!

If it is not allowed at school, please do not bring it.

Elementary Track Meets

Our Elementary Track Team will have two upcoming meets that will take place at CAK. The two meets are on April 12 and 26. The times will be announced at a later date. We hope to see everyone at CAK cheering on our Little Lions!

Dates: April 12 and 26
Location: CAK
Times: TBD

Cultural Exchange Program

Dear TKA family,

We are happy to share with you that this year we will welcome Guatemalan students on campus through the Faces and Our Cultures Program. These young participants spend seven (7) weeks living with a host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school.

How can you help?

TKA needs families who are willing to host students. We are excited about this new opportunity to partner with Faces & Our Cultures to bring students from Guatemala for 7 weeks to The Academy.

Middle School students will stay with host families for the entire 7 weeks. High School students will stay in the dorm during the week and with host families on the weekend.

Program Details

Participant Grade Levels: Grades 6-12
Dates of Exchange Program: Saturday, October 14th - Saturday, December 9th
Point of Contact: Janice Mink: jmink@thekingsacademy.net or Sandy Cardona: sandy.cardona@facesandcultures.com
Middle School Student Lodging: Middle School students will stay with host families for the entire 7 weeks.
High School Student Lodging: High School students will stay in the dorm during the week and with host families on the weekend.

PTF Highlights

Thanks to our Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) and your generous support, some amazing things have taken place on campus for our students and teachers.

Take a moment and read the accomplishments that have taken place through our PTF!

Cafeteria Volunteers

While Ashe cafeteria was undergoing renovations after the water damage, PTF volunteered their time and resources to help serve and assist in the cafeteria.

Bible Study Guides

PTF provided Bible study guides for Mr. Burgess to use with his middle school Bible classes.

Love Gala

PTF sponsored and hosted the 2nd annual Love Gala in February. In partnership with your generosity, this event raised over $30,000 for the Legacy Fund.

Teacher of the Year

PTF coordinated and provided awards for the Elementary and Middle/High school teachers of the year.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Connatser (Elementary) and Coach Dante Turnipseed (Middle/High) for being awarded teachers of the year!

Donuts for Small Groups

PTF provided donuts for the middle and high school small groups to enjoy and fellowship together.

School Cleaning for Elementary

PTF volunteers loved on the elementary teachers and students by cleaning the classrooms in Ogle.

PTF Faculty and Staff Breakfast Partnerships

PTF continuously supplies the faculty and staff with delicious snacks and drinks throughout the year with the partnership of various churches and businesses.

Faculty and Staff Snacks

PTF continuously supplies the faculty and staff with delicious snacks and drinks throughout the year.

2022-23 Yearbooks

2022-23 yearbooks are now on sale! Scan this QR code to visit the site to purchase yours today. For any questions regarding yearbooks, contact Mr. Josh Smith at jsmith@thekingsacademy.net.