Ready Week: PCA Gears Up for a Powerful 25–26 School Year

Join Mike Runey as he shares a short Ready Week update as staff and faculty return and final preparations are made for your arrival. The school is busy getting everything ready for the start of the 2025–26 school year and is excited to welcome students and families next week. Key communications to watch for include the weekly Peak of the Week (issued Thursday afternoons) and emails from your child’s principal. Principals include Ms. Harley Tuttle (Preschool, 3–4 year olds), Dr. Carrie Abood (Lower School, K–5), Mrs. Lois Blatchley (Middle School, 6–8), and Mr. Jordan Hecklemann (Upper School, 9–12). If you need help finding information, contact Mike at [email protected]. Upper school updates: schedules were published last week, laptops are being distributed, and there is an add/drop period like college. For schedule or course questions contact Mr. Jordan Hecklemann; for add/drop help contact Mr. Nate Hastie. Mike highlights the strength of PCA’s teaching team: called Christian educators who meet both secular and Christian accreditation standards and who are committed to ongoing professional growth to help students reach their potential academically, spiritually, socially, and creatively. Listen to Mike’s Monday podcast for the school’s academic vision, student voices, and conversations about raising the next generation of Christian servant leaders. As families prepare, he encourages prayer, conversations with your children about hopes and fears, and following principals’ directions for first-day details. Practical reminders: for preschool through middle school there will be an open-house-style start on Monday; upper school will welcome freshmen and new students as we begin Welcome Week next week. The school staff is praying for and ready to greet your family — see you on campus soon.