This week in Christian education (Nov. 14-18) 

Community Christian School celebrates new playground – Community Christian School in Orange, Texas, recently welcomed its brand new playground, commemorating the new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Kids and staff alike are thrilled. Read more.

Private Christian school hosts groundbreaking for new building – Portland Christian School in Louisville, Kentucky, is excited about its new high school building coming next year. To celebrate the start of the project, the school hosted a groundbreaking event. Read more.

 PGA Tour professional donates $55,000 to Christian school for golf facilities – Pro golfer Brandt Snedeker and his foundation partnered with the Tennessee Golf Association to donate $55,000 to Nashville Christian School to build a golf practice facility. The school plans to open the facilities to surrounding junior leagues and to the Tennessee School for the Blind. Read more. 

 Christian school hosts biennial Culture Fest – Mount Paran Christian School in Georgia hosted its biennial Culture Fest in celebration of God’s diverse creation. The festival includes international food, music, art, cultural traditions and activities for students to experience. Read more.

West Virginia microschool experiencing rapid growth – City on a Hill Christian Academy has about 50 K-12 students enrolled in the first year, proof that the community was interested in a Christ-centered education. Some parents are even saying it’s their “priority.” Read more.