Mountain Home Christian Academy

**In Loving Memory of Mary Beth Parrack**

The MHCA family is saddened by the passing of our dear friend and former staff member, Mary Beth Parrack, on September 9.

Mary Beth served alongside Ms. Debbie in our Early Education program before retiring at the end of the last school year. Though her time on our staff was far too short, she left a lasting impression on our school and on the many little ones who passed through our doors.

Mary Beth always seemed to have a smile on her face. She had a gentle spirit and a kind way with our children that made them feel welcomed and cared for. Her quiet kindness was a gift to our Early Education team and to the families she served.

We are grateful that Mary Beth was part of the MHCA family and thankful for the love and care she shared so freely during her time with us.

We extend our love and prayers to Mary Beth’s family and all who loved her. We will remember her smile, her gentle spirit, and the kindness she brought to our school.

**“The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” — Proverbs 10:7** 🤍

A few Week-End Updates!

• We need volunteers to prepare food and bring it for MHCA's quarterly Pastor Appreciation Breakfast! Each person will receive a service hour for each dish they commit to bring. Food needs to arrive between 7:30-8:00am on Tuesday, October 20th. Please use this link to sign up: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539

• Epic Meeting Notes: If you missed our recent parent meeting, stay in the loop by reading the meeting notes each month. EPIC parent group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13th at noon. September EPIC Meeting Notes

• Art Supplies: If anyone has old magazines, calendars with pictures, newspapers, seed catalogs, or any related type of pictures, please donate them to Mrs. Green in the art room. 

• Name Signs: Please don't forget to continue to use your student's name signs during pickup at MHCA. That helps expedite the process! If you need another copy made, please reach out.

• Monday, September 21: It's a dress up day in honor of our home Volleyball game vs. Viola. It's "Neon" Day! Games start at 4:30pm.

• Wednesday, Sept. 23: See you at the pole! Student lead devotion and a time of prayer. Open to MHCA families. Event begins just after morning assembly around 8:00am.

Thanks, have a great weekend!

3 Things to know for tomorrow!

• It's "Bling" Day in honor of the home Volleyball game.

• We need 1 more concession worker at the Volleyball game at the 6:30 time slot. Volunteer here: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539

• 9th-12th grade will be serving at the Berry Farm after attendance and lunch orders are taken. Please wear your Fully His MHCA tshirt and pants/shorts. Please bring work gloves and a water bottle. Students may change into "blingy" wear, after they return if they'd like.

Mrs. Green has announced the student art work that was selected to represent MHCA in the Baxter County Fair. The students are listed below.

K: Matthew Koerts, Isabella McLean, Teigann Reed
1st: Alex Butler, Lyndee Jones, Henrick Norcutt
2nd: Kenner Meredith, Klancy Phillips, Eva Keller
3rd: Vera Shipman, Blair Robinson
4th: Nenive English, Jorgie Wiseman
5th: Isabelle Baker, Xavier Pitluck-Pace
6th: Abby Manuel, Winter Shedenhelm

Congratulations!

Come out and support our Eagles at our home volleyball games tomorrow against Ozark Christian! The games start at 5:30 PM and the theme is Bling Day. We hope to see you there!

🔨 Community Partner Spotlight: Marchant’s Lumber

This year, MHCA launched a new Industrial Arts class called Kingdom Builders, where students will gain hands-on experience using tools and completing a variety of projects throughout the school year.

We are incredibly grateful to Phil Honey and Marchant’s Lumber for investing in our students by generously providing tools for each student in the class. Mr. Honey and the Marchant’s team also welcomed our Kingdom Builders students to the store, where they received their new tools and experienced firsthand the kind of hospitality that goes above and beyond.

Thank you, Mr. Honey and Marchant’s Lumber, for supporting our students and helping equip the next generation of builders—both in skill and in character.

You are a blessing to MHCA! ❤️🦅

Here's what's happening this school week: Just a reminder: we are back to traditional dress code this week. Uniforms are worn Monday-Wednesday and MHCA tshirt day is only on Thursdays. T-shirt day is moved to Friday on Friday school weeks.

• Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14-15: Baxter County Fair tickets will be sold for exact cash in the main carline while supplies last. Details attached.

• This week: Parent/teacher conferences! Please reach out to your student's teacher to schedule.

• Tuesday, Sept. 15: Volleyball heads to Omaha. Games start at 4:30 with a 2:00pm dismissal from school.

• Wednesday, Sept. 16: Ballet begins at 4:00pm. The deadline is this Tuesday at noon. Still time time to sign up and get dress code details here: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/3108846

• Wednesday, Sept. 16: Today's chapel guest is Justice Didway. MHCA family are always welcome to join your student's chapel. Times approximated below.

• Wednesday, Sept. 16: The Junior class will lead Early Ed chapel.

• Thursday, Sept. 17: Volleyball at HOME against Ozark Christian. Let's celebrate with a dress-up day. "It’s BLING Day! Set, Spike, Sparkle!"

• Thursday, Sept. 17: Concession and Gate Volunteers Needed for this home game for the 6:30-8:00 shift! Grab a friend and sign up. Get those volunteer hours! https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539

• Thursday, Sept. 17: Berry Farm Serve event for 9th-12 grade Bible students. Wear your "Fully His" shirt and jeans/shorts. Bring work gloves to do some "work". :) Let's be a blessing for the Goin family! Students will be transported right after morning assembly.

Have a fantastic week!

Week-end info and reminders:

• Ever heard of the TV show "Shark Tank"? The MH Chamber of Commerce is hosting a contest called "The Hatchery" for young entrepreneurs ages 14-21. See the attached flyer and click the link for a wealth of information and registration details. Cash prizes to the winners! https://mountainhomechristianacademyar.thrillshare.com/media/documents?selectedDir=30178699

• Baxter County Fair Ticket Sales: MHCA will be selling tickets and passes to the fair in the main carline on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 15, while supplies last. You will need exact cash to purchase. See the attached flyer for prices. Note: we have a very limited supply for sale.

• Progress reports were emailed out yesterday to 1st-12th grades. You can also check your student's progress in the FACTS family portal.

• Parent/Teacher conferences are next week! Reach out to your student's teacher to schedule a time.

• Ballet begins Wed. Sept. 16 at 4:00pm. Ballet is open to girls PK4 and older. Sign up here: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/3108846

• Thursday, Sept. 17: Dress up day, it's "Bling" Day! in honor of our Home Volleyball game vs. Ozark Christian at 5:30pm.

• Volunteers: We still need concessions/gate volunteers for the Sept. 17 home game. Sign up here: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539

• While on the volunteer page, see if your 7th-12th grade student and/or parent is available to help with the Hospice luncheon on Sept. 25. Reach out to Diana at the provided number to sign up. https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539

• Thursday, Sept. 17: The high school service work at the MH Berry Farm has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 right after morning assembly. Wear red MHCA T-shirt and shorts (appropriate length) or pants. Please bring work gloves. Students should be back on campus around 10:30am.

• Uniforms: We are back to traditional dress code beginning Monday. Uniforms only on Monday through Wednesday and Thursday will be MHCA t-shirt day with jeans/pants. A few things to note. Shorts must be at least fingertip length. Sweats and leggings are not pant options at MHCA. Leggings only may be worn under a dress or skirt. If your student is cold in the classroom, solid school colored shirts can be worn under polos and logo'd outerwear may be worn in the classroom. Thanks so much for your help keeping our uniforms consistent.

Enjoy your weekend!

Here's what's happening this school week:

• Tuesday, September 8: Monthly prayer walk was this morning as well as EPIC parent group meeting at noon. Thanks to all who were able to participate in those events.

• Wednesday, September 9: Our weekly chapel guest is Lucas McCann. As always, MHCA family is welcome to attend the chapel of their student. Times estimated below.

• Thursday, September 10: Hot Lunches begin with Pizza Hut! Here's an article on how to order and how to pay: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/3105187

• Thursday, September 10: Our Varsity Volleyball team will travel to Little Rock for game play. They will be dismissed from school at 12:30.

• Thursday, September 10: Progress Reports will be emailed out for 1st-12th grades.

• Friday, September 11: School is in session.

• Friday, September 11: Grandparents Day for PK-5th grade. Contact your student's teacher for info.

• Register for Ballet: Ballet classes are open to girls PK4 and older. Classes start Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4-5pm. Register here: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/3108846

• Service Opportunity for 7th-12th grade students: Friday, Sept. 25th at the Sheid. Servers are needed for the Hospice Celebration of Life Luncheon from 10:00am-3:00pm. Students who volunteer need to wear a MHCA polo and khakis. As a reminder, 7th-8th grade students have a requirement of 10 service hours this school year and 9th-12th graders have a requirement of 25 hours. Parents may serve at this event as well. This is a good way to get a great start on filling those hours with a single amazing event. To volunteer, contact Diana at 870-508-1771. You can always find serving info posted under NEWS on our website: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539

Have a fantastic week!

Just a reminder that our first EPIC (Eagle Parents in Christ) meeting is tomorrow at noon.

EPIC is open to all families of MHCA students and is a great way to get involved by helping plan events and serve our school throughout the year. We’d love to see you there!

We invite all MHCA parents, grandparents, friends, and family to join us tomorrow morning at 8:15 AM for a Prayer Walk!
Please gather in the MHCA entryway before it begins. We hope you’ll join us!