Dear PCA Families and Friends,

Congratulations! This week, we at PCA celebrated our annual year-end events such as the Kindergarten and 8th Grade Milestones. Although COVID drove us to alter the traditional in-person format, we still sensed God's presence and blessing, and the PCA community spirit was overflowing. Our Lower School Parade is case in point (see video below). Hundreds of PCA families in their decorated cars, kids standing tall through sunroofs or leaning out of windows, proceeded joyfully along the parade route for nearly two hours. They reconnected with the teachers, received refreshments, and rejoiced in the completion of an amazingly unique school year.

This year, PCA celebrated its 40th anniversary and this evening, the Class of 2020 will be graduating here at PCA in a "drive-in, walk-through" event unique in the school's history. Although the on-campus ceremony is strictly limited to the graduates and their immediate family, please participate online as we live stream the event. Click on the image below to watch (the link will become live at 4:50 pm). And please, join us in giving thanks for and blessing to the Class of 2020. These amazing young men and women have bright futures. I proclaim with confidence that they are ready to join the ranks of PCA's alumni as Christ-centered graduates impacting the world for good!

The Class of 2020 is special in many ways, but it will always stand out for the students' joyful determination and adaptability as they led our transition to Emergency Remote Learning this spring. Well done, Class of 2020!

Finally, three cheers and a hearty "Well done!" to all of our PCA students and parents for finishing the school year strong. I speak for our staff and faculty in proclaiming our thanks to God for the opportunity to walk this year with our students and their families. We are so grateful that you entrusted your children to us and were such a key part of our community of like-minded and hearted families. Together, you are PCA--our over 350 families and growing. We are praying you, your family, loved ones, and friends will have a restful, meaningful summer. And of course we look forward to beginning the 2020-21 school year with you on campus. As we say, come August we will be teaching from PCA, learning at PCA, and extending beyond PCA! Spread the word!

Together in His service,

Mike Runey

Headmaster

Congratulations to Fine Arts teacher Katrina Veno and her husband, Aaron, on the birth of their daughter Evelynn who was born last week on June 5! She was 9 lbs. 4 oz. and 21 inches long when born. We thank God for this special addition to your family and wish you many years of blessings & happy moments together!

PCA Alumna, Marielle Carpentier (Class of 2017) and her artwork were featured on the City of Dover's Twitter site. Marielle recently graduated from Marywood University in Pennsylvania with a degree in Art Therapy and is in the process of installing a new art display at Henry Law Park (1 Washington Street in Dover). She said that her display is meant to remind everyone to celebrate small victories. Great job, Marielle. We are proud of you!

We are very proud of our Theatre Department which pulled off a very unique production entitled "Runyonland: A Pandemic Experience" during our phase of Virtual Learning. If you missed the show, you can catch a 5-minute recap by clicking on the image above. Enjoy! And, bravo, PCA Players!

Click on the image above to enjoy listening to select members of PCA's 5th Grade Orchestra as they play the late 19th century Scottish song "The Skye Boat Song,"

led and accompanied by Fine Arts teacher Susie Stevens. Bravo!