The Patriot Press

The High School Publication Class will create and send out an online newsletter every two weeks. The newsletter is a great source of information, ranging from sports updates, to monthly calendar events and fun activities for students. If parents have any pictures of CCA activities or sporting events that they would like to share with the Publications class, please email pictures to spoff@clintonacademy.org. We will also create the CCA Yearbook, so the more photos we can get, the better our yearbook will be! Our 2025-2026 High school Publication Class, from left to right: Sarah, Mackenzie & Allie

This week we asked a few students who we thought represented Love well “what does love mean to you?” They each gave their own answers of what they believe love means. But what does the Bible say love is? 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says “ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…."

As you go throughout this week, keep in mind the characteristics of love and be in prayer that God would help you reflect them!

We have many new teachers at CCA this year. One of our new teachers is Mrs. Crump, according to Principal Hyke said: “Mrs. Crump is a long term sub for Mrs. Wilson.” Mrs. Crump has 3 children that attend CCA: Avery-9th, Liam-4th, and Kennedy-4th. She has been teaching for 17 years and she teaches English 6, 7, 8 and English III. I also teach Algebra A and B and Business Math. She has taught all ages, at elementary, middle, high and college schools. Here are some of her favorite things. Her favorite food is pizza, her favorite thing to do in her free time is watch her kids sports, her favorite color is green, and her favorite candy is anything chocolate. Her favorite bible verse is II Timothy 1:7, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Volleyball:

The CCA Volleyball team has been off to a great start with 3 wins and 1 loss. Carissa has dominated the back row with over 60 digs this season, Mackenzie has over 10 aces, while Maggie and Robey have taken over the front row with over 25 kills each.

Upcoming Games Include:

• 9/6- Varsity Tournament in Garden City

• 9/8- Away Game at Plaza Heights, Game time- 4:30 Junior High, 6:30 Varsity

• 9/9- Away Game at Bethel Academy Junior High only, Game time- 4:30

• 9/11- Home Game vs. Eldorado Christian School Game time- 4:30 Junior High, 5:30 Varsity

• 9/16- Home Game vs. Plaza Heights, Game time- 4:30 Junior High, 6:30 Varsity

• 9/19- Home Game vs. Center Place Restoration School, Game time- 4:30 Junior High, 6:30 Varsity

Support your Lady Patriots as they take on these teams and make their way into MOKAN and State season this October!

Soccer:

So far this season the boys soccer team has been off to a great start, winning both of their two games. August 22nd the soccer team played against Christian Learning Center scoring 6 goals while CLC scored zero. On August 25th the soccer team played against heartland CCA scored against them twice while Heartland zero.

Collin averages 1.5 goals per match, while Isaac averages 0.7 assists per match.

• 9/4- Home Game vs. Overland Christian School, Game Time- 4:30

• 9/5- Away Game at Calvary Baptist Academy, Game Time- 5:00

• 9/8- Away Game at Plaza Heights, Game Time- 5:00

• 9/9- Home Game vs Calvary Baptist Academy, Game Time- 5:00

• 9/16- Home Game vs. Plaza Heights, Game Time- 5:00

• 9/19- Home Game vs Center Place Restoration School, Game Time- 5:00

Come and support the soccer team as they face off against these competitors.

On Thursday, August 28th, the 4th Grade opened chapel for the Upper School and the 2nd Grade opened chapel for the Elementary School with pledges and prayer. CCA had the privilege of having Kevin Griffey come and lead worship songs for Upper School and Elementary chapel. This was the first chapel of the school year, and worship included; The Fruits of the Spirit, Gratitude, Praise, and other fun and interactive songs.

On Friday, September 5th, the Student Led Worship Team opened chapel for the Upper School. Jonathan Presley, from Windsor Assembly of God Church, taught a lesson from David and Goliath. He reminded us to not fight in someone else's armor and we may not be a giant, but we can beat a giant through Christ.

On this day in history: September 5th:

• The first Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia in 1774

• The first U.S. Labor Day parade in New York City occurred in 1882

• International Day of Charity in honor of Mother Teresa

• National Cheese Pizza Day