PCA welcomed a talented group of singers from North Raleigh Christian Academy on Friday for an all school assembly. The high school choir performed a variety of Christian songs and hymns for our students.

NRCA's choir made the most of their trip,  staying in Charleston for the weekend to visit downtown and various historical places.  On Sunday , they performed at Cathedral of Praise. 

Varsity Quiz Bowl Team members Sarah Spivey, Mack Poston, and Reed Elkin are seen here conferring on a bonus question during the Upper State Meet at Dorman High School. The Eagles took on teams from both South and North Carolina. Despite being the youngest Varsity team at the meet, the Eagles tied for second in their division. Congratulations!!!

The PCA Fine Arts Club recently had a very enriching field trip. Students traveled to the Charleston Gaillard Center to see the Virginia Repertory Theatre's production of the musical, Ellis: Island of Dreams. Afterwards, the students toured the outdoor sculpture garden at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston. 

Below are some reactions about the musical from the students in attendance:
"I learned that it doesn't just take one person to do a set change. That when everyone pitches in, it gets the job done quickly." - Bennett Velasquez

"This play engaged me and made me think about about the lives of immigrants and why they came to America. It also made me want to know more about their lives and orgins." - Abby Warburton

"It was an amazing musical that showed the lives of immigrants on Ellis island. I learned of the hardships and trials on some of our ancestors." - Hannah Christman

"I thought that the performers brought the life of an immigrant into real life connection." - Lukas Gawryluk

"The point behind this production was inevitably useful information to have. Underneath the glamour of a stage production, it was a good reminder of just how lucky we are to be living out our own stories in the greatest country in the world." - Shelby Muirhead

"I loved that there were only six cast members but it felt like there were a lot more between the number of characters and the massive amount of sound that came from just the few individual voices. The characters were also very well rounded for having to fit 4 character backgrounds into one single hour period."

- Anissa Watson

It was a fun outing for Spanish 2 honors students last Friday. 2nd block students tested their "restaurant skills" with an outing to Rio Chico. Students communicated only in Spanish with their server and performed conversation skills practice with Spanish teacher Mitzi Loudin. What a fun day!

8th Grade students will experience the wonder of our nation's capital during a week long trip to Washington D.C.

Students arrived yesterday and will have a full day of touring today.. including a visit of prominent national monuments, the National Zoo, and the Holocaust Museum.

Our 8th Graders will also spend time in the National Archives, which is the home of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Over the course of the week, students will explore Mt. Vernon, the Air and Space Museum, the Capitol Building, and enjoy an Orioles game along with many other historical stops. This trip is a wonderful opportunity for our students to step back in time through history and to witness our national government in action.  We ask our PCA families to remember these students and our chaperones in prayer during this special week.

We cordially invite you to join us for Grandparents Day on Friday, April 28th from 9:30 - 11:30 am as we honor all grandparents, families, and friends of Kindergarten through 5th Grade students. The day will begin with a special program in the ECBC Worship Center at 9:30 am. Immediately following this program, you are invited to join us in our classrooms and to enjoy student artwork featured in the Junior Palmetto Art Show.

This is an early release day for Lower School students. Upper School will operate on a regular schedule.

It was a fantastic night of fellowship and fun as students enjoyed the 2017 Spring Prom. This year's event took place at the Dunes West Country Club. The special evening included dinner and dancing. We've heard wonderful reviews from our students so far about what a truly delightful event it was!

These students have lived, learned and grown with us here at PCA. We are so proud of our senior class and its accomplishments. As we near the end of the school year, we want to highlight each member of our Class of 2017 over the next several weeks in a feature called "Senior Spotlight". Let's celebrate together what God has in store for their future.

PCA participated in the 3rd Annual Lowcountry Kids Expo on Sunday 

afternoon, April 23 at the Omar Shrine Center at Patriots Point. There were hundreds of families in attendance, along with other businesses such as

Pediatric dentists, nutritionists, karate instructors and craft vendors, to name a few.

The PCA booth was heavily visited and preschool teachers Tiffany Knight, Karen Featherstone and Antoinette Kempinger manned  the PCA booth along with Director of Admissions Lisa Shimakonis to provide information to prospective families. PCA offered "glitter tattoos" to kids that wanted  a pink princess or a green frog on their arms or face! It was a fun event and PCA is happy to be a part of this annual event in our community.  

There are still openings for new students.. please continue to promote PCA to your neighbors and friends that might be considering PCA this fall.

Touring our campus and seeing our students and faculty in the midst of their day is an invaluable opportunity to experience our distinct approach to an exceptional Christ-centered education. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to shadow another student during a normal day of classes. This is a special experience designed to inform students about our school's programs and provide a unique look inside the classrooms. Interested parents should contact the Admissions Office at  admissions@palmettochristianacademy.org to register their child to visit on April 28th.

Get your children moving this summer and engage their minds with PCA Summer Camps! PCA will be offering several camps this year... from athletics to arts to fun-filled preschool camps! Click the link below to learn more about dates and details for all of our camp offerings. Invite your friends.. simply tell them to go to our website and search for the Summer Camps 2017 tab under "Quicklinks".  

Important Note: You will need to contact the coach or teacher listed as camp organizer to register and for payment information.

View PCA's 2017 Summer Camp Schedule

This meeting is for any current 5th - 11th grade girls interested in cheering on the JV or Varsity squad for the 2017-18 school year. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Monday, May 8th at 4 pm in Room B218. The interest meeting is for any c urrent 5th - 11th grade girls who would like to play volleyball for the Lady Eagles. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Our Varsity Boys Soccer team defeated Coastal Christian  on Thursday  1-0 in a dramatic overtime game. Luke Kasian scored the winning goal and was assisted by Grant Lonneman. The Eagles will play again this  Friday, April 28th  at John Paul II at  5 pm .

Team SCISA won the 2017 SECIS Golf Challenge that was held on Saturday, April 1st at The Standard Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Association finished 2nd followed by Alabama and Mississippi. The 2017 Team SCISA includes Ethan Willis (Palmetto Christian), Tyler Gray (Thomas Sumter), Walker Jones (Wilson Hall), John Weiss (Heathwood Hall), and Nick Willis (Spartanburg Christian). 

Meanwhile, keep our Varsity Boys Golf team in your thoughts and prayers. The team has traveled to Myrtle Beach and will compete in the SCISA State Tournament this week.