New City Classical Academy

Mr. Schmidt sits down with the graduating class of 2026 to reflect on their time at New City Classical Academy.

In this episode, Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Arguello sit down after a bit of a podcast hiatus to discuss Poetry Days and Thesis Day and how they fit into the overall scope of classical Christian education.

This episode is an audio recording from our recent Informational Night where Mr. Arguello provides a compelling vision for classical Christian education.

In this episode, Mr. Schmidt explains why the works of American author, Mark Twain, has earned a spot among the Great Books.

In this episode, Mr. Schmidt is joined by Headmaster Graupmann to celebrate God's grace since Christmas break and discuss upcoming events at New City Classical Academy.

In this episode Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Arguello discuss how we developed our morning assembly and what role each piece of our morning routine aims to accomplish. Also, be sure to join us on Friday, February 13th for a special assembly.

In this episode, Mr. Schmidt shares a bit about the life & legacy of the great poet, Homer.

In this episode Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Galliart apply the principles of the Scholé Way to life and learning.

On this episode Mr. Schmidt is joined by a new guest, Mr. Josh Galliart, to discuss the Scholé Way of leisurely learning.

In the latest installment of The Great Conversation, Mr. Schmidt gives some of the historical background on the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving.Read More:https://store.veritaspress.com/of-plymouth-plantation-3p.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Patriots-Handbook-Citizenship-Generation-Americans/dp/1581824033

In a brand new segment of the New City Classical Academy Podcast, Mr. Schmidt dives into the life and legacy of Martin Luther.

In this episode, Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt discuss one the virtue of honor and how we can lead our students to grow in this area.

In this episode Mr. Schmidt sits down with Mr. Arguello, NCCA's Board President, to discuss the importance of the Headmaster in a classical Christian school. They are joined by Mr. Graupmann, the recently appointed Headmaster of NCCA.

With an eye on cultivating a Christ-honoring culture at NCCA, Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt discuss how brainrot may not be the best use of our words.

As the 2025/2026 academic year is well underway, Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt sit down and recount the numerous evidences of grace that we have seen since school resumed.

Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt sit down with Mr. Bakken to discuss the unique approach Physical Education in a classical Christian school.

In this episode Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt talk about the similarities and differences in educating boys and girls.

In this episode Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt talk about how classical Christian education differs from modern educational paradigms in its approach to the utilization of technology.

In this episode, Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt discuss what it takes to finish the academic year strong.

Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt discuss truth, goodness, and beauty. Otherwise known as the transcendentals.

On today's episode Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt sit down to discuss the topic of competition and how it can be a strong tool for character formation.

Continuing to expound upon the New City Classical Academy Archetype of a Dragon Slayer. This episode: Embrace the Charge.

Proverbs 13:4 "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. "

Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt discuss conflict and how to handle it as a Christian, particularly in the context of the school.

Mr. Arguello and Mr. Schmidt bring us some food for thought heading into our 2 week Christmas break to close out 2024.

What is it? Why do we do it? What does it look like?

The blueprint of a New City Classical Academy graduate.

The 2024-25 school year is well underway and Thanksgiving break has afforded us a little breathing room to give a quick update on the school year.

Our 2024 fundraising gala was a huge success. Thank you to all who came to support. If you weren't able to make it, this is a recording of the main address from our Dean of Discipleship, Pastor Sam Schmidt. And if you are interested in becoming a donor, you can do so here.

This is one part of a series of interviews we conducted at Repairing the Ruins 2024, the ACCS annual conference. Our goal is to bring you "in the room" with some of the brightest minds leading the classical Christian education movement to deepen your love for this integral piece of building Christian culture right here in the Quad Cities.

This is one part of a series of interviews we conducted at Repairing the Ruins 2024, the ACCS annual conference. Our goal is to bring you "in the room" with some of the brightest minds leading the classical Christian education movement to deepen your love for this integral piece of building Christian culture right here in the Quad Cities.

This is one part of a series of interviews we conducted at Repairing the Ruins 2024, the ACCS annual conference. Our goal is to bring you "in the room" with some of the brightest minds leading the classical Christian education movement to deepen your love for this integral piece of building Christian culture right here in the Quad Cities.

Sam is the pastor of Sacred City Church in Moline, Illinois and will be playing a significant role within the school this coming school year. Let's welcome Sam to the NCCA family and get to know him.

This was our 3rd consecutive year attending Repairing the Ruins, the annual conference put on by the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Each night we took some time to review the day and bring you alongside our learnings. This is part 3 of 3.

This was our 3rd consecutive year attending Repairing the Ruins, the annual conference put on by the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Each night we took some time to review the day and bring you alongside our learnings. This is part 2 of 3.

This was our 3rd consecutive year attending Repairing the Ruins, the annual conference put on by the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Each night we took some time to review the day and bring you alongside our learnings. This is part 1 of 3.

We started a school! It was scary, but the Lord provided. Listen in for a deeper look at the origins of New City Classical Academy and an overview of the first year now in the books.