Superintendent Terry Tilson K-8 Principal Stuart Busenitz Mascot Warrior | Established 1946 CEEB code 170860 High School Principal Galen Unruh Phone +1 316-799-2211 Founded 1946 | |
Similar Remington High School, Newton High School, Newton Unified School Di, Peabody Jr/Sr High School, Remington Elementary School | ||
Berean Academy is a private Christian school in Elbing, Kansas, USA and serves students of grades Pre-K to 12.
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History
Berean Academy was founded by a group of local parents, who were committed to providing a Christian high school educational experience for their students. In the fall of 1946, fifteen students were enrolled and began classes in the basement of Zion Mennonite Church in Elbing. In the spring of 1948, Berean Academy held its first commencement with eight graduates. In 1975, junior high classes were added; in 1985, fifth and sixth grades were added; and in 1991, kindergarten through fourth grade classes were added.
Chapel
Elementary students meet weekly for chapel. The school has guest speakers from area churches and communities are invited to make presentations to the students. Many missionaries on furlough share at elementary chapel as well as former students, pastors, and parents.
Junior and senior high students meets twice weekly for chapel. Administrators and faculty take turns sharing in chapel. The school brings in outside speakers which include community pastors and youth pastors, missionaries, and college representatives. Student ministry teams lead worship frequently and summer missions reports are given by students.
Athletics
Berean Academy is classified as a 2A school and is a full member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The school participate in the Heart of America League and the Central Kansas League (track).