NCA Need to Know

May 21, 2026

Join our Summer Adventures Program for a summer full of discovery, creativity, and fun. Each week features a unique theme - visit our Summer Adventures webpage to explore them all and register today before spots fill up!

Parents, we’re offering a sibling discount! Each additional child receives 10% off their individual camp total. To activate the discount, use the code "MultiChild".

It is that time of year to start thinking about picking up any medications that you have checked in with the health room. You can pick up medications during school hours, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. All medications must be picked up by June 11, 2026, unless other individual plans are made with the school nurses. We are unable to send medications home with students.

All medications left in the health room will be disposed of at the end of the school day on June 11, 2026, in accordance with state law.

We look forward to seeing you at pick-up!

Questions? Please contact Nurse Amanda Derezes

As the school year winds down, it is once again time to clear out our Lost & Found items. All non-uniform items remaining in the Lost & Found will be bagged and removed on Monday, June 15th.

If you believe your child may have misplaced any belongings, please take a moment to check out the Lost & Found area before the deadline. Additionally, please ensure all your students belongings that come to campus (jackets, P.E. clothes, water bottles etc.) are properly labeled with your students first and last name.

If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the academy office and speak with Becky Dunn or Sara Soliman.

Additionally, the Walk-A-Thon on Friday, June 5th will be a great opportunity to stop by the Lost & Found area to see if any items belong to your child(ren).

May

22- NO SCHOOL for Academy- Memorial Day Break (EL & All-Day Care Open)

25- NO SCHOOL for EL and Academy- Memorial Day

28- Last Thrilling Thursday

29- Prayer Walk (details below)

29- Jazz Under the Stars (details below)

30- Robots in Action at NCA! (details below)

Students and families are invited to join our NCA Flash Mob at the final Thrilling Thursday on May 28! Students will learn and practice the dance during PE, and we encourage everyone to keep practicing at home as well.

Check out the dance below, learn the moves, and join in the fun!

Join our Moms in Prayer group as we come together to pray over our entire campus. This is a special opportunity to build community, encourage one another, and lift up every aspect of the school year in prayer.

Details:

Date: Friday, May 29th

Time: 8:45- 9:30 AM

Location: Meet in the main lobby at 8:45 AM

All families are welcome to our Jazz Under the Stars event! This event is a night to listen to our NCA band and select choir perform on the front lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, and enjoy a night of music and fun with our NCA community.

Details:

Location: Front Lawn

Time: 6:30 PM

Date: Friday, May 29th

It may seem early, but now is the perfect time to get ahead for next school year! We partner with 1st Day School Supplies to make back-to-school shopping fast, easy, and stress-free for families. These school supply kits are a great way to skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested.

🎒 Save $20 on a Kit + Backpack Bundle using code BUNDLE20 at checkout. Order by Monday, May 25th, to take advantage of this offer!

👟 Plus, every purchase includes 20% off DSW Shoes. Great value for families who order.

Our store closes on July 1st. Buy your kits now and save! With 1st Day School Supplies, prices are locked in early so you can avoid expected price increases at other retailers.

At NCA, we digitally preserve your students’ artwork so you can cherish their creativity and memories for years to come. When you order through Artsonia, a portion of every purchase is donated back to NCA, helping support our art program while giving you a meaningful keepsake to enjoy and share.

Questions? Contact Brianna Mitchelson

Exciting update! Students may wear their new “Be the Light” Walk-A-Thon T-shirts with jeans for the remainder of this school year (except on Wednesdays for elementary students).

As a reminder, students may also wear their "Be the Light" Walk-A-Thon shirts with jeans every Friday during the next school year: 2026-2027.

Check out the NCA app for more details or reach out to Cassie King.

We have decided to support our families and staff who may need care for their children during the first week after school gets out and the last two weeks of August.

Dates: June 15th–19th & August 17th–September 1st
Times: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Cost: $75 per day, with parents able to sign up on a per-day basis

All Day Care Dates on Non-School Days

• 5/22 – Memorial Day Break
• 6/15-19- Summer All Day Care
• 8/17-9/1 - Summer All Day Care

Fee: $75

Questions? Please Contact Cynthia Curtis

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Over 200 students across seven choirs came together for an unforgettable evening filled with talent, heart, and worship through music. Every performance reflected so much hard work, dedication, and growth throughout the year. We are beyond proud of our NCA students for the way they showed up and shone on stage.

A huge thank you to Josh Cummings, our Choir Director, for the passion, leadership, and tireless investment he pours into this program and our students. His commitment to excellence made the night truly special and deeply meaningful.

Summer is filled with lots of sunshine, laughter, and endless possibilities for children. While the school year is filled with structure and routine, summer camp offers something equally valuable—space for children to grow in new ways. At Northshore Christian Academy, summer camp is more than just a fun way to spend the break. It’s a meaningful opportunity for spiritual growth, personal discovery, and joyful learning rooted in faith. NCA is excited to announce a Summer filled with amazing opportunities for your child this year, including: Summer Sports Camp, Adventure Camp Theatre Camp, and more!

Read our blog to discover why Summer Camps matter — then reserve your spot today!

As Northshore Christian Academy prepares to wrap up this school year, we want to spend time reflecting on just some of the memories that made our 30th year so special and memorable. This year, we want to let our students share their own voices and memories with you. We invite you to follow Northshore Christian Academy on social media, where—during the week of May 18th—we will be featuring short videos of students and staff members from each grade level sharing their favorite moment from the year and what makes NCA so special.

Make sure you check out our social media pages every day between May 18th through May 22nd and read our latest blog post to read a special message from our Head of School, Lane Beasley!

To learn more, view more open positions, and apply, please visit our Employment Opportunities webpage.

• Administrative Assistant of Ministries- FT, year-round
• Extended Care & All-Day Care Worker- FT
• Thrive Tutor- PT, school year
• Elementary Teacher- FT, school-round
• Barista
• Early Learning Toddler Teacher- FT, year-round
• Athletics Coaches – PT, Seasonal
• Early Learning Teacher Assistants – FT & PT, year-round
• Educational Assistants – PT, school year
• Substitute Teachers – FT, school year (on call)

Dear Northshore family and friends,

As many of you know, Lead Pastor Scott Harris will be leaving Northshore on May 31. As we approach the time to say goodbye to Pastor Scott, the elders wanted to update you on some of the near-term planning that is in progress as we consider the next season of ministry at Northshore and what God has in store for our future.

Our immediate priority is ensuring the continued coordination and smooth functioning of our various ministries while the Lead Pastor position is vacant. For our Sunday worship services, we have been blessed with a solid teaching team and a large group of talented worship team members, and you will continue to see familiar faces on stage as we gather together for corporate praise and Biblical instruction. Pastor Nick and our faithful ministry leaders remain engaged with our members and the surrounding communities. The Academy continues to be led by Lane and a highly capable leadership team and staff, and the Thrift Store by its dedicated staff and volunteers.

While the elders remain involved with the various committees that support our different ministries and functions, several have temporarily taken on more active roles in areas that are normally overseen directly by the Lead Pastor, to provide guidance and support in this transition period. Together with the leadership team and the staff, we will work to bring the ministry year, the school year, and the budget planning process for next fiscal year to a successful completion and make plans for new ministry opportunities in the coming months.

Once we have all settled into our new operating routines, the elders will begin the process of searching for our next Lead Pastor. As we have done in previous searches for executive team positions, we anticipate forming a screening committee comprised of a diverse mix of voices and perspectives from NCC and its ministries. This team will review applications we receive, conduct initial interviews with candidates, and forward competitive candidates to the elders for follow-up interviews. Please be praying for everyone involved in this process, as we want to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and not try to force our own timeline as God speaks to us about His plan for this next season and our next Lead Pastor.

Many years ago, I served as a deck officer on ships in the Navy. One of the commands we used to hold the ship on course when it was pointed in the direction we wanted it to go was, “Steady as she goes.” That told the helmsman to maintain the ship on a fixed course in that direction, regardless of how the wind and swells tried to turn it aside. That term could be our theme as we move ahead with our ministry. God has us pointed in the same direction we have already been on, so our job right now is to just hold steady as we wait to see what God is going to do next. And like those Navy ships, there is no one here who is just along for the ride. We are the church, and God has a purpose and a call for each of us here at Northshore. As Hebrews 10:24 encourages us, let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us each continue to worship God by serving those sitting next to us and in the community beyond these walls. We have seen God’s faithfulness over the years and we are confident we will continue to see it in the coming months.

Blessings,

Geoff Enns

Chair of the Elder Board

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