LRC ED News

As we celebrate the completion of our winter NWEA MAP benchmark testing and move toward the close of third quarter, we praise God for the growth we are seeing across the five schools of the Lake Region Conference. These assessments provide valuable insight into student progress and help our teachers tailor instruction to meet individual needs. We are grateful for the partnership of our parents and church families who support learning at home and through prayer. Together, we are nurturing not only academic excellence, but strong Christian character grounded in faith.

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we invite our entire constituent family to continue supporting our schools with your time, talent, and treasure. Volunteer in a classroom, mentor a student, assist with events, or share your professional expertise. Your involvement strengthens our school communities and reminds our students that they are surrounded by a caring, Christ-centered village invested in their success.

Financial support also remains essential as we sustain quality programs, maintain safe facilities, and provide resources that enhance teaching and learning. Every gift—large or small—makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your continued commitment to Adventist education and for partnering with us to prepare our students for service now and for eternity.

Congratulations to our newly-voted president, Dr. Abraham Henry, and thank you for your ongoing commitment to Adventist Christian Education in Lake Region Conference. Our collected prayers are with you!

Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist School

2143 Boulevard Place

Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 602-3524

capitolcitysdaschool@gmail.com

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Chicago SDA Christian School has truly hit the ground running this school year, and we give all glory to God for His continued faithfulness. Over the summer, the Lord blessed us with the opportunity to upgrade our classrooms with new technology, including a Smart TV and Smart Board. These tools have allowed us to further integrate technology into our curriculum and enhance student engagement. We are especially excited about how this technology enables us to collaborate with other schools within our conference, expanding learning beyond the walls of our classroom.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” — Proverbs 9:10

This fall, our school was richly blessed during our Fall Week of Prayer, titled ROOTED. God sent powerful messengers who poured into the hearts of our students, teaching them what it truly means to be rooted and grounded in God. We were honored to have Pastor Nathaniel Lyles (South Central Conference), Jonathan Johnson, Pastor Moses Eli (Allegheny East Conference), and Pastor Christopher Clark (Lake Region Conference) present to our students.

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith.” — Colossians 2:6–7

It was truly a high spiritual week, and we are already seeing God move on behalf of our students and our school.

In October, we witnessed powerful evidence of the Holy Spirit at work as 13 students made the decision to be baptized. As a Christ-centered school, we believe that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ must come before all learning.

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” — John 17:3

Chicago SDA Christian School has served families for 111 years. We are confident that as we continue to put God first, He will provide all that we need for continued success.

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for thier labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him is who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Our students recently enjoyed an exciting Winter NWEA Rally Day in partnership with Peterson-Warren Academy! This special day gave students the opportunity to review important skills and concepts as they prepare for the Winter NWEA Benchmark assessment.

The day was filled with interactive activities, collaborative challenges, and lots of encouragement. It was wonderful to see our students engaged, confident, and ready to give their best effort. When learning is combined with fun and fellowship, confidence grows!

We are proud of our scholars for taking ownership of their learning and striving for excellence.

We are thrilled to share that our SMART Board is officially installed and fully operational!

We are incredibly thankful for the individuals who helped prepare the space and mount the board so our students can benefit from enhanced, interactive learning experiences. This technology provides access to extended learning opportunities, engaging lessons, and real-time collaboration that supports student achievement. Our classroom has been energized with new ways to explore math, reading, science, and more!

We are excited to announce that our teacher has been appointed as the Tech Guru! This role will allow collaboration and innovation across our sister schools as new instructional technology strategies are learned and shared.

We can’t wait to see how this leadership opportunity enhances student learning, creativity, and digital skills throughout our school community.

Each month, our students visit different local churches and record a Children’s Story video to share with the congregation. This has been a beautiful opportunity for our students to grow in confidence, public speaking, and ministry.

By stepping into leadership roles and sharing God’s Word, our students are not only learning academically but also developing spiritually and socially.

We are so proud of the way they represent our school and their faith.

This school year, we are actively working through the accreditation process. Accreditation is an important opportunity for us to reflect, grow, and strengthen every aspect of our school program.

Through this process, we are evaluating our academic practices, spiritual environment, leadership systems, and student outcomes to ensure we are providing the very best Christian education possible. We are excited about the growth that will come from this journey.

God is doing great things here at Flint Fairhaven! As our teams are growing both inside the classroom and beyond, we know there is always room for more. If you'd like to be a part of our team, we would love to have you on board. Contact Principal Katelyn Nieman to find out how.

Don't forget to follow us in Facebook and Instagram (@fairhavensdaschool) to watch God's work continue to unfold at our school.

Peterson-Warren Academy has been buzzing with energy, learning, and heartfelt service this season. From academic preparation to acts of kindness across the community, our students and staff have embraced every opportunity to grow together.

To prepare for upcoming MAP testing, students participated in a lively MAP Rally hosted in partnership with Fairhaven SDA School.

• Students rotated through fun, skill-building games designed to strengthen the knowledge they’ll use during MAP assessments.
• Everyone enjoyed delicious haystacks while fellowshipping with friends from Flint Fairhaven.
• Game tickets earned throughout the day were exchanged for exciting prizes, adding an extra layer of motivation and celebration.
• A beautiful poster created from Nyami’s artwork added a special touch and encouragement to the event, showcasing the creativity within our school community.
• Plans are already underway for a joyful celebration once MAP testing is complete.

A major highlight this season has been the arrival of our new smart boards.

• Our wonderful superintendent and her husband personally delivered the boards, blessing our school with their support and presence.
• Students are already enjoying Spanish class on the big board, where lessons come alive in vivid color.
• Teachers are using the boards to make learning more visual, interactive, and engaging across all subjects.

Each Friday, our students gather for chapel—a time of worship, learning, and spiritual growth.

• Elder Roberta Perry has been sharing church doctrines in a fun, memorable way. Students earn points for participation, which they can exchange for prizes at the end of the term.
• Our new whiteboard has enhanced these lessons, allowing Elder Perry to share pictures and visuals that help students connect more deeply with the messages.

Service remains at the heart of our mission. Under the leadership of Phyllis Washington, our K.I.S.S. program continues to shine.

• Students have been creating appreciation gifts for various community organizations.

• Recent projects include gifts for the Policewomen of Inkster—who were deeply appreciative—along with toys for local pet shelters and gifts for Veterans.

· These acts of kindness help students understand the joy of giving and the importance of community care.

To continue offering the best possible environment for our students, PWA is seeking support for several important needs:

• New Bibles for classroom and chapel use
• New flooring and supplies for the K.I.S.S. room
• New carpeting for classrooms
• Completion of refurbishing the high school wing

Our school thrives because of the dedication of individuals who give their time, energy, and love to our students.

• Thank you, Dr. Tim Gardner, for your tireless work in helping us secure the OST (Out of School Time) grant and for always being present wherever help is needed.

• Thank you, Pastor Neville Lendor, for leading our Thursday gym classes. The students absolutely love the activities—and they love you.

• Thank you, Mr. Manford Walker, for faithfully coming each day to support the office, answer phones, deliver printed materials, and greet visitors.

Each of you is a true blessing to PWA, and we are grateful beyond words.

"Educate Encourage Empower for Now and Eternity"

119 Chestnut St., Park Forest, IL | Preschool-8th grade

We are truly grateful for all that God continues to do at South Suburban School. This season has been filled with growth, restoration, service, and community engagement, and we are excited to share the many blessings and highlights from our school. Ms. Manson was enriched during the ADASA Leadership conference in Woodland, Texas February 9-12th. Two Lake Region principals have completed a 6-month Leadership Coaching journey presented by Lake Union Office of Education. Congratulations to Katelyn Nieman of Fairhaven SDA School and Ms. Manson of South Suburban.

South Suburban School is blessed with dedicated volunteers who pour their time, talents, and hearts into our scholars daily.

• Pam Daly has been faithfully volunteering each day, leading hands-on science labs and enrichment activities for our K–2 scholars. Her creativity and commitment have made science come alive in our classrooms.
• Florida Sadiki, a retired librarian from our local Chestnut Street community, supports our 5th–7th grade scholars during virtual math instruction. She works alongside Ms. Nieman of Fairhaven and Mrs. Wade of Chicago SDA Academy, ensuring students stay focused, encouraged, and supported.
• Mr. Stan Williams, in partnership with Interim President Abraham Henry, is helping to establish an expert volunteer service team that will serve Lake Region Conference schools, strengthening collaboration and ministry-wide support.

We are deeply thankful for each volunteer who serves as the hands and feet of Christ.

We give thanks for our current administration and generous supporters who have helped restore and improve our campus:

• Heat restored throughout the entire building
• Plumbing repairs completed
• One-to-one technology provided for all students through a generous donor committed to advancing God’s ministry through education

These improvements have created a safe, warm, and engaging learning environment for our scholars.

• NWEA Test Celebration in collaboration with Chicago SDA Academy, focused on academic growth, spiritual development, and physical education training March 2026
• March 6 – Literacy Day, highlighting women who have made an impact in honor of Women’s History Month
• Constituent Church Visits: Emmanuel SDA Church & Gary Mizpah SDA Church
• Science Fair: March 16–20
• Spring Break: March 30 – April 6
• School Resumes: April 6
• Spring Week of Prayer: April 7–10

Our constituent churches are joining together in 40 Days of Prayer, seeking God’s guidance as we pray for 50 new students through focused collaboration and dedication to Christian education.

We will conclude this season with a Jericho Walk during our Open House in April 2026, praying across our school campus and lifting our scholars, families, and future in faith.

South Suburban School is excited to kick off Children’s Church for March and April. These services will be:

• Led by student leaders
• Focused on worship, leadership, and service
• Open to our community and local churches

This initiative empowers our scholars to lead while inviting others to worship with us.

We thank God for His continued provision, our faithful families, dedicated volunteers, supportive churches, and the growing community surrounding South Suburban School. Together, we continue to educate, encourage, and empower for now and eternity.

With gratitude and faith,

Alexandria Manson

Principal, South Suburban School