Good Afternoon Academy Family and Friends,
Let the countdown begin! We had a wonderful week last week with our Grandparents and the children who had recitation did amazing! We are just a little over a couple of weeks out and there is so much fun still in the works! May the Lord bless you this day and may you feel the Holy Spirit breathing life into you as you finish strong!
New Lyceum Director
We are delighted to share with our community the new hire and naming of Lyceum Director. Please join with us as we welcome a familiar face, Mr. Andrew Black. We are so grateful for the blessing of this wonderful transition with a candidate who fully understands the culture and depth of this position. We are so grateful to have Mr. Black accept this opportunity and are excited to see all that is to come!
Griffin Games
It’s Griffin Games Week, and we are SOOO EXCITED! As you know, with the growth of our school, each campus is hosting Griffin Games for their individual campus. Below are links to the FAQ’s! Get ready for Griffin Game Fun!
– Click here for NORTH campus FAQ’s
– Click here for SOUTH campus FAQ’s
– MIDTOWN campus will be split. Here are the two links click below to find your spot!!
o Click Here MIDTOWN campus FAQ’s (Those going to South)
o Click Here MIDTOWN campus FAQ’s (Those going to OCU)
We also still welcome volunteers! Click below to sign up!
North Volunteer Sign up – Click Here
South Volunteer Sign up – Click Here
Schola Cantorum
Schola Cantorum is coming up on May 12th at the Midtown campus in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Come join us for a special opportunity to hear our Dialectic and Rhetoric choirs as well as see pieces from our Dialectic and Rhetoric visual arts! If your student is participating in Schola Cantorum, click here for specifics from Mrs. Suzanne Morrison.
Clue
Rhetoric Drama II students are proud to present “Clue” on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th. Doors open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm at our Midtown Campus. South parking lot doors will be open. Admission is $5 for adults / $3 for students. Click here to reserve your tickets!
Join us for Graduation
Graduation is right around the corner, and we are so excited to walk along side of our students in this wonderful moment! Join us Friday, May 20, 2022 at 7:00pm at Midtown Campus, in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 6:30pm and we will have a small reception after in the Narthex to follow.
There are a few things to be aware of, one to note is the South parking lot will NOT be available at Midtown Campus. Please watch your email as we will be sending out detailed information this week!
Academy License Plates
The Academy is excited to bring you an official State of Oklahoma, Road-use approved, Academy – Branded License Plate! Show off your school spirit every day! Click Here for details and to place your order!
Shop for Good!
You’re invited to SHOP FOR GOOD and give back to The Academy! We are happy to partner with Kendra Scott in Classen Curve to offer you an opportunity to shop and give back to your school! Kendra Scott has graciously agreed to offer our school 20% of the proceeds for all full-priced purchases on May 10, 2022! Shop in-store and enjoy sips, sweets and jewelry from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. OR you can shop online all day! Mention The Academy of Classical Christian Studies at check out and benefit our school! Click here for details and get ready to shop!
District Dates
- May 11th- Griffin Games
- May 12th – Schola Cantorum 7:00pm (Midtown Campus)
- May 20th – Graduation 7:00pm (Midtown Campus)
- May 25th – Last Day of School
For a comprehensive list of campus specific dates Click Here!
Athletics
ALL SPORTS BANQUET
Our All Sports Banquet is happening TONIGHT!!! Rhetoric Students Athletes and their parents are invited to attend, May 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Every Rhetoric student-athlete will be recognized, and each coach will give out awards. It is important to know who all will be attending for our catering count. Please Click here to RSVP and for detailed information.
CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION OPENS!
To be a part of The ACADEMY Griffins Cross Country team, Click here to register. In the weeks following registration, you will receive more information regarding team communication, team shop, as well as information on the use VDOT for our athletes’ training schedules. If you have questions about Cross Country, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Coach Sarah Rhea.
Check out our BAND app for details on seasonal happenings, your Athletic News & Communications!
Farewell to Dr. Amy Allen
Join us in prayer and as our Dr. Amy Allen makes a move with her family! She will be missed and we wish her the very best of luck on her future endeavors. Click here for her sendoff story!
Come Join Us!!
We have several part-time and full-time 2022/23 faculty positions and a few immediate support and administrative opportunities available! If you’re interested in joining our wonderful Academy team, check out our list of employment opportunities and apply online at https://theacademyok.org/employment-opportunities/ .
Contact Alita Richter, Director of Human Resources for more information! arichter@theacademyok.org