Lady Cougars Dominate Patriot Games

The Grace Lady Cougars won the Enterprise Prep Academy Patriot Games Volleyball Tournament this past weekend. They finished the round robin tournament with a record 11-1 to capture the championship. Teams included Enterprise Prep Academy lady Patriots of Enterprise, AL; Dale County Christian School Lady Crusaders of Ozark, AL; Ashford Academy Lady Falcons of Ashford, Al; Emmanuel Christian School Lady Warriors of Dothan, AL; Edgewood Academy Lady Lynxes of Elmore, AL; Meadowview Christian School Lady Trojans of Selma, AL and the Lady Cougars.
Brock Bailey was named Tournament MVP, Emma Heard was selected all-tournament along with Brock and Sydney Harrell received the Tournament Director's Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations Lady Cougars!!!

2009-10 Yearbooks Available

The yearbook staff has a few of the new yearbooks (2009-10) available for anyone that might be interested. For more information and prices, please contact Monica McQuaid at the school

Faith Not Fear...Message from Rigsby

"9 seconds. That is how long it took for Scott Rigsby's life to come crashing down around him. 16 hours, 42 minutes, 46 seconds. That's how long it took for Scot Rigsby to make history." The GCA students, faculty and staff set in awe this morning as they listened to Scott Rigsby tell his story. Scott is the first double amputee to complete the world-famous Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon and thanks to the GCA Foundation he was able to come and share his inspiring story with our students.

Magazine Kick-Off - Aug. 18th

The 2010 QSP Magazine Sale was offically launched Wednesday afternoon with a fun pep rally for all ages. Several kids ended up taking away some cash while Clay Wells was the big winner selling his "pop" back for $10.00.
The first turn-in day for cash and prizes will be Wednesday, August 25th!
Sell, Sell, Sell

Scott Rigsby to Visit Grace - Aug. 19th

An Ironman Triathlete and a double amputee, Scott Rigsby has accomplished the Unthinkable.
At age 18, Rigsby was thrown from a truck while working a summer job right here in Southwest GA and dragged over 380 feet under a three-ton trailer. After losing his right leg, he endured more than 26 surgeries in 10 years before finally deciding to "free" himself from being a professional patient and remove his left leg. After years of searching for a purpose, a personal encounter opened up a door for Rigsby to go through.
Scott Rigsby will be at GCA on Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. to speak to our students. All friends and parents are invited to attend and hear Scouts amazing story and how he accomplished the "Unthinkable."

GCA Booster Club Meeting Mon., Aug. 23rd

The GCA Booster Club will be holding a meeting on Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the GCA Library. If you are interested in athletics, this meeting is for you....please feel free to join us, learn about the our Booster Club and get involved!

GCA Lady Cougar camps with ACC Champions

Members of the GCA Volleyball team recently attended the Chris Poole volleyball camp at Florida State University. The camp focused on all aspects of the game including hitting, serving, passing and setting. The Lady Cougars have been practicing hard this summer after having their best season since 2002.
The camp was led by 2009 ACC Coach of the Year, Chris Poole and assistant coaches Holly Watts and Gokhan Yilmaz. Counselors at the camp included several members of the 2009 ACC Champion FSU team.
Pictured are: Emma Heard, Mattie Dunn, Kendi Castoro, Kelsy Harrell and Perra Harrell. Back row - Coach Gokhan, Brock Bailey, Leah Smith, Sydney Harrell, Melissa Mills, Coach Watts, Merianna Parker and Coach Poole.

22 GCA Student Participate in Soccer Camp

22 students participated in a 4 day soccer camp this past week (July 26th - 29th) at the YMCA with guest coaches Mike Wallace and Robert Peterson.
The camp was designed for both JV and Varsity players but several younger players came out to learn. The camp focused on game fundamentals and footwork.
Pictured: Collin Woodrum, Lauren Carraway, Luke Wallace, Ben Holden, Jim Whitehead, and Caleb Harris. Middle Row includes Chase Harris, Caylin Walsingham, Austin McQuaid, Annabelle Smith, Hannah Holden, Perra Harrell, Kyle Harris, Rachel Harrell, Whitney Thomas, Jackson Harrell, Brandon Swicord, and Alex Ward. Back row - Coach Peterson, Bryce McQuaid, Josh Carnes, Jack McRae, and Coach Wallace.

Wallace to Hold Cougar Team Camp

Mike Wallace and Robert Peterson will be conducting the GCA Soccer Team Camp on July 26th - 29th (Monday - Thursday). The camp will be held from 8am – 12 Noon at the Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA.
Mike Wallace was hired by the Moultrie YMCA to oversee its Georgia United Soccer Program. Wallace played collegiately at Coker College in South Carolina, where he was a three-time All-American and later played professionally in both the U.S. and Europe. Coach Wallace has extensive coaching experience at the club, high school and Division 1 college level.

Coach Peterson is in his second year coaching at Cairo High School. Before coming to Cairo, he coached at Jackson County HS, Clarke Central HS, Centennial HS, and Lithia Spring HS. Coach Peterson played at Parkview High School all four years. He then went on to play two years of collegiate soccer.

Registration forms will be available at the beginning of camp. The fee for the camp is $100 (A $25 discount will be offered for younger siblings.) Checks will need to be made out to "Elite Soccer."

GCA Partners with GOAL

We would like to share some EXCITING news you may have not heard. The State of Georgia has created an incredible opportunity for individuals and corporations to redirect a portion of their Georgia state income tax to provide scholarships for eligible students to attend Georgia private schools.

That's right! A 2008 law allows individuals and corporations to receive a Georgia income tax credit (and federal income tax deduction) for redirecting their state income tax payments to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program. GOAL uses these contributions to provide private school scholarships to students who are eligible to enroll in Pre-K or kindergarten or who are transferring from a Georgia public school to grades 1-12. Taxpayers can designate the school at which these scholarships will be awarded! GCA has partnered with GOAL, so this means that your contribution can be used to support children who want to attend Grace Christian Academy.

How does this help you, the school, and the children?

You are already paying income taxes to the state. Why not redirect some of those taxes to provide Georgia children with Greater Opportunities for Access to Learning? That's what GOAL stands for, and it means that children will have an opportunity to attend our school and receive a wonderful Christian education. When you redirect your Georgia income taxes to GOAL and designate that the contribution be used to provide scholarships at GCA, the school is able to:

1. Offer financial aid to new students

2. Increase school enrollment

3. Keep your current tuition down

4. Increase the funds available to improve educational offerings

Please visit the GOAL website @ http://www.goalscholarship.org/ or call Cile Warr at the GCA Development Office @ 246-3825 for more information.

MS & JV Basketball Players attend Camp

Members of GCA's middle school and JV basketball teams recently attended the Eddie Barnes Basketball Camp at Tallahassee Community College. The four day damp focused on fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, offensive moves, and defense. The camp was led by TCC Eagle Head Coach Eddie Barnes, Assistant Coach T.J. Braxton and members of the TCC basketball team.
Pictured: Chase Harris, Ben Holden, Daniel Ray, Jack McRae, Bo Bailey, Alex Ward, Jackson Harrell, Michael Mills, and Coach Barnes.

K-3 thru 1st Supply List

2nd - 5th Supply List

Middle/High School Supply List

3 ring binder (2 inches)
notebook paper
1 pk. of dividers for binder
pens (blue & black)
pencils (already sharpened)
2 containers of Clorox Wipes
1 reg. size book cover
1 jumbo size book cover
1 can of Lysol
1 highlighter
1 box of tissues
flash drive
1 pk of copy paper
small homework assignment notebook/pad

GCA Welcomes Steve Murr

GCA has grown and developed in many ways over the past several years. These improvements, in concert with our ongoing accreditation, have led the school board to expand the administration team of GCA. As we begin the 2010-2011 school year in August, we will have two administrators. Each will work with the school board to oversee various aspects of the school.
Joan Shiver, who has served as the school-wide Principal for the past five years, is excited to specialize in the role of Lower School Principal and School Counselor. She will oversee Preschool and Elementary, and be the school-wide Guidance Counselor.
Steve Murr has recently been hired as our Upper School Principal and Athletic Director. He will oversee Middle and High School, and coordinate all our athletic programs. Steve comes to us from Grace Christian School in Sanford, NC. He has a Master's degree in Education/Adminstration from Liberty University. His background includes Principal, Teacher, Athletic Director and Coach. Steve and his wife Angela have three children.
2010-11 is going to be an exciting year for Grace Christian Academy! With your continued prayers and support, along with our dynamic administrative team and our wonderful staff, we will be able to take the next step in "Growing Grace Fully."