Student Life in and around PCA is rivaling the vitality and joy that we see in God's springtime across our campus. What an exciting time to be part of our school community. Our athletic teams continue to break records while they compete and win with intensity, grit, and competitive grace. Our students are exploring the flora and seeing the fauna of our wonderful property. Our musicians, actors, and tech support students are running the most wonderful, complex musical I have ever seen put together off-Broadway by a non-professional team in PCA's spring musical production of "The Little Mermaid."

The efforts by our students to bring this musical to life, including a live orchestra and a student operated backstage and tech booth, are extraordinary. I cannot commend this event to you more strongly! You have an opportunity to see three additional shows (tonight at 7:00 pm or tomorrow at either 2:00 pm and/or 7:00 pm). You have two ticket options: 1) come in-person or 2) view online. CLICK HERE to get your tickets to the show for either option.

This morning, we honored and celebrated our volunteers with a special Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast & Chapel. A heart-felt thanks to those of you who came along side us--through a pandemic year, in particular-- to support our teachers, students, staff, and each other! Our Volunteer Coordinator, Summer Heath, captured several minutes of "Thank You's" from our students for the positive impact you made this year at PCA. I, too, would like to personally thank you for your tireless efforts with Morning Arrival (especially in the frigid winter months!), with our Annual Auction, in our classrooms, on our athletic fields, capturing pictures for our yearbooks and of our Fine Arts productions, on your child's/grandchild's field trips, with the upkeep of our facilities, and so many more areas. You have been such a blessing to us this year. We thank you, with deepest and sincerest appreciation. See the video below to have your heart tugged in a great way.

Thank you, again, to those who joined us on Monday evening for our virtual Town Hall Health Update. For those not able to join us, you may WATCH the recording of the meeting; VIEW the Power Point slides which summarize the changes for the current school year, as well as the anticipated changes for next school year. If you have any feedback, please provide it by email (mruney@pcaschool.org).

As we head into the end of the school year, I have the privilege of connecting with the seniors during our annual exit interviews. What a thoughtful, talented, kind group of young women and men we have. It encourages me to know that we are sending from the school people who know who Christ is and who are able to center their lives on Him as they aim to impact the world for good. Talking to the volunteers this morning, who impact our school community for good on a daily basis, I recalled the spirit of Isaiah, a spirit that many of the volunteers and I believe that the senior class reflects. Isaiah 6:8 says: "And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here am I, send me.'"

We are so thankful to have people like our volunteers and the Class of 2021 who are will to respond to the Lord's calling. I find that encouraging. I hope you do, too.

Have a blessed weekend, and don't forget "The Little Mermaid!"

Congratulations to six of our Lower School students for being named among Dover Public Library's 19th Annual Poetry Contest winners! Pictured left to right are Eden Abood (2A), Kamden Carreiro (2A), Mae Pixley (2A), Adam Garcia (2A), Eve Anella (4A), and Joshua Paquette (4B) CLICK HERE to see the names of all of Dover's winners, including grade level awards. The winners have been invited to participate in a special "Evening of Poetry" next week at the Dover Public Library where the students will have the opportunity to read aloud their poems. Great job, Eagles!

Congratulations to the following Upper School students who were elected by their peers to participate in next year's Student Government. Thank you for your commitment and willingness to represent,

support, and lead your class. Go, Eagles!

Senior Class: Jenna Mayes (President), Alexis Tuten (Vice President), Olivia Vaccaro (Secretary), Emily Tan (Treasurer), and Shelby Smith (Representative)

Junior Class: Gavin Nagy (President), Ella Devoid (Vice President), Sierra Lignos (Secretary), Brianna Malone (Treasurer), Alex Griffin (Representative), Lula Wamberg (Representative), and Maddie West (Representative)

Sophomore Class: Connor Hickey (President), Tatiana Stockbower (Vice President), Aly Moore (Secretary), Ella Walsh (Treasurer), Wade Michaud (Representative), and Nathaniel Gomes (Representative)

Freshmen Class: To be elected in September

A special shout-out to our amazing Faculty-Staff Team which was comprised of Jordan Heckelmann (Upper School Principal), Lois Blatchley (Dean of Women), Rev. Terry Sharbaugh (Upper School Bible Teacher), Adam Abood (Upper School Bible Department Head), Bill Palmer (Tennis Coach & Facilities Team), Scott Sawyer (Director of College Guidance), Dan Schmunk (Director of Strategic Initiatives), and Nate Paul (Digital Marketing).

Thank you, Freshmen Class, for sponsoring this fun, outdoor event! We'll see you on the field next year. Go, Eagles!

Carroll Stevens needs three volunteers to help set-up and to greet guests during the Junior High Concerts on June 3. If you are a parent of a junior high concert student and would like to volunteer for this, you will be free to choose a seat ahead of time for your student's performance as our way of saying "Thank you!" Please contact Carroll Stevens if you can help.

We currently have 5 people signed-up to help with the Lower School Field Day on Monday, June 7 and need a total of 20. Please let us know if you can help by emailing Abby Monahan.