School Feasts
We consider feasting part of our joyful obedience to God’s command to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength. Not only is it referenced throughout the Scriptures, but Christian history places feasting as the central demonstration and expression of our gratitude toward God and the joy that comes from celebrating his Providence in our lives. Feasting is a cornerstone of student life. Arranged by house, the students come in their uniforms ready for a formal, two-course, fresh-prepared feast that includes place settings, toasts, and singing. Our annual feasts include Christmastide and Resurrection Day Feasts. Throughout the year, individual houses also hold feasts to commemorate the days of their house saints.
Class Festivals
In addition to these school-wide feasts, grammar classes participate in special festivals which correspond to their history and literature studies. The class festivals take place throughout the school year, and usually include costumes, special foods, and music.
Lessons and Carols
Lessons & Carols is The Academy’s annual Christmas program. Students involved in The Academy music program, from grades PreK-12, lead families in “reading and marking” the blessed tale of the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Griffin Games
Griffin Games is a beloved tradition at The Academy, full of competition, fellowship, and fun. All three campuses work together with their brother and sister houses to compete in team building field day events, including a tug of war versus our faculty and staff. We end the day with a run and award the winning team the coveted Griffin Games Cup!