SouthLake Christian Community,

Again, please join us in congratulating Dr. Schuster and welcoming the Schuster family to the SouthLake Christian Academy community. We look forward to this exciting new chapter under Joel’s leadership beginning in June 2025, and are confident that, together, we will continue to advance the mission of SouthLake Christian Academy.

Thank you to the Beta club for arranging a community service initiative aiding western North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. A team of students and staff performed exceptionally last weekend. We appreciate all our volunteers for their invaluable support and dedication.

This Wednesday marks our inaugural upper school awards event, honoring students' achievements in arts, academics, sports, service, and leadership. Families are welcome to join. Please use the visitor parking or the Gathering Place's gravel lot for your vehicles.

Middle school awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 2:30pm-3:10pm in the Worship Center.

Friday, November 1st from 12pm-5pm to donate blood in the Worship Center. Register today! Our goal is to gather 35 blood units. Upper School students can win a comfy sweatpants day if we hit our target. Don't wait, sign up today!

🏆 Date: November 1st

🕒 Time: 12-5pm

📍 Location: Worship Center

Spots are open for anyone interested in providing snacks to support our dedicated teachers and staff members. Sign Up Now.

As the holidays approach, the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) begins their annual fundraising effort aimed at showing our teachers how much we appreciate them. Here is how you can participate. Think about the teachers, administrators, and support staff who impact your children each day. Don’t forget those who teach enrichment classes such as music, art, PE, foreign languages, or our lunch workers, bus drivers, and after school caregivers. Thank you for your support!

Create a lasting legacy at SouthLake Christian Academy with our Legacy Brick Campaign! Become a part of history by purchasing a personalized, engraved brick to be proudly displayed on our campus.Two choices exist for buying a commemorative brick paver.

1. SMALL BRICK (4" x 8") for up to 3 lines of text for $120
2. LARGE BRICK (8" x 8") for up to 5 lines of text for $195

Purchase Legacy Brick

SouthLake Christian wrestling merchandise shop is now open for anyone interested in buying team gear. The store will close on November 6th. Click here to purchase and support your Eagles!

Calling All Moms, Dads, and Grandparents! Looking for a fun way to get involved? The Lunchroom is in need of 3-4 volunteers each day from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm! Help us make lunchtime a smooth and enjoyable experience for our students – no experience required! All food is catered and prepackaged; your job is simply to hand out meals to the kids at their stations.

It’s a great chance to meet other parents and grandparents, catch a glimpse of your child during the day, and be part of the school community. Come join the fun! Sign up today! Any questions? Send an email to: slcalunch@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for the father-daughter ball scheduled on February 21st. More information to follow.

• MS and Varsity wrestling - practice for 6-12th graders begins Monday October 28th from 3:30 to 5pm in the lower level of Hampton Hall.
• MS girls - tryouts on October 31st and November 1st at Lake Norman Baptist from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Bus transportation will be provided, or parents may pick up at the church.
• MS boys - tryouts on October 31st and November 1st at Denver Methodist from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Bus transportation will be provided, or parents may pick up at the church.
• Varsity girls - tryouts begin on Oct 28 on campus from 5:30 to 7pm.
• JV/Varsity boys - tryouts begin on October 28th from 3:30 to 5:30pm on campus.
• Varsity girls/boys swimming - practice begins on October 28th at HFFA in Huntersville from 4 to 5:15pm. Bus transportation will be provided, and parents may pick up at HFFA.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting year ahead, filled with fantastic performances and events to showcase the incredible talents of our students! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up, so mark your calendars and join us in supporting the arts.

🎭 Spring Musical – Hello, Dolly! Auditions:
We’re excited to announce this year’s musical will be the beloved classic “Hello, Dolly!” Auditions dates coming soon! We encourage all students interested in participating to join us for what promises to be a memorable and delightful production! The performance will be March 12-15, 2025.

🎶 🎨 What’s Happening in Our Classrooms:

In addition to our upcoming events, our students are hard at work in the classroom, developing their skills and preparing for exciting opportunities! Four of our Intermediate and Middle School choir students, auditioned and were accepted into the North Carolina State Honors Chorus, a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their vocal talents and work toward higher-level performance. Their concerts will be in Winston-Salem, on November 10. Meanwhile, our high school choir students will soon be traveling to the Biltmore House for to perform for their Candlelight Christmas event.

🎶 Upcoming Concerts:
Join us for the Band and Orchestra Concert featuring grades 5-12 on Tuesday, December 10. Just a few days later, on Thursday, December 12, we’ll celebrate the sounds of the season at the Choir Christmas Concert, showcasing the talents of the choir students in grades 6-12.

🎨 Celebration of the Arts:
Save the dates for April 28-May 2 for our Celebration of the Arts! This event will highlight student work across the fine arts, from visual art displays to performance pieces.

🌟 Talent Show:
Don’t miss the wrap up of our Celebration of the Arts week with the much-anticipated school-wide Talent Show on May 2. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and encourage the diverse talents of our all our SouthLake students!

Want to Make a Difference?
There are many ways to support the Fine Arts Program at SLCA! One of the best ways to get involved is by joining the Friends of Fine Arts. We welcome volunteers to help bring these events to life, from event planning to hands-on support during performances. See the link below for ways to volunteer and join our community of arts advocates! We look forward to seeing you at these events as we support and celebrate the fine arts in our community. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to each event!

The mission of SouthLake Friends of the Fine Arts is to cultivate and promote a vibrant arts community within our school by providing resources, support and opportunities for artistic expression and exploration. Visit www.southlakechristian.org/fine-arts or email finearts@southlakechristian.net for more information.

Join the Fine Arts supporters' community today! Every membership offers acknowledgment in all show programs, a vehicle decal, and a SLCA arts tee. Become part of our family now!

Central Piedmont's Teen Central is geared towards 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning new life skills. Learn more here!

SCAD Days offers prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore what SCAD is all about. Learn more SCAD days.

Students need to sign up via Naviance or at the College & Career Counseling Center.

We are dedicating this section specifically to you, providing all the essential information you need to know about SouthLake Christian and its offerings for your benefit.

Thank you to the senior parents for treating our seniors with delightful surprises. Your thoughtful gestures truly do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated by everyone involved. Check out all photos - Senior Surprise Photos!