Local Fun this Summer
The first day of school is right around the corner, but if you are still looking for fun activities to try out with your kids this summer, we’ve got you covered! Our intern, Alyssa, is home from college for the summer and has put together a list of fun and low-cost activities to fill up…
Rolling out of Physics
CLS Upper School students closed out their unit on energy with an exciting build-your-own roller coaster final project instead of an exam. Using marbles and other limited supplies, they demonstrated their knowledge from class to create their own mini roller coaster rides full of different loops and jumps. They were then able to observe their roller coasters…
Final Daze at CLS
Last week, CLS teachers hosted ‘Final Daze,’ a 3-day set of final exam study sessions to give students some last-minute help to prepare for their tests. The sessions were held in the Learning Success Center (LSC) from 3:35 to 4:15 in the afternoon on May 19, 20 and 24 with different classes featured each afternoon. Teachers were…
Senior Awards
The following is a list of outstanding seniors who were honored at this week’s chapel service. ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Academics: -Ryleigh Wido -Caleb Stinespring -Florin Saitis -Faith Hyllberg -Perry Foster -Elisabeth Edwards -Jared Bandholz Gold Presidential Academic Awards: Cumulative GPA of 4.0 or Higher -Elisabeth Edwards -Florin…
Math Students Shine
Congrats to Christian Life School Sophomore, Anne Lee! Recently competing in the AMC 12A test in Wisconsin, Lee, who is part of the CLS International Program, took first place among the female participants within the Wisconsin MAA Section. As the highest female scorer in the state, this is quite an accomplishment. Great job, Anne! Over…
Iron Sharpening Iron
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 After students returned to school in person this fall following a spring quarantine, Juniors Ceana Malley and Sarah Mercer were chatting with Student Development Coordinator, Mrs. Kristen Martinez, about the growth they had experienced in their relationship with God during their time spent at…
Teaching Friendship Skills in Preschool
Growing a Garden of Goodness, not a Palace of Perfection Parenting preschoolers in the realm of friendships takes time. Aside from Christ, nobody is perfect, so show your child grace as they navigate the tricky nuances of building relationships. Here are some tips to help guide you through some of the challenges that come with…
Zoom, the Pandemic, & the Death of Sacred Spaces
Recently Assistant Principal of Instruction in the CLS Upper School, Mark Jedrzejczyk, wrote a thought-provoking article that was published in The Imaginative Conservative, an online journal for those who seek the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Like a sunny spring morning that promises warmth but becomes a cold rainstorm, technology makes one promise but delivers…
One-to-One
Middle and High School students at Christian Life School (CLS) recently went one-to-one (1:1) with Google Chromebooks. Students in grades 7-12 were issued their own computers to use as needed in classes and at home without needing to return them each day. Previously the school had 10-12 Chrome Carts that were shared amongst classes. Dr.…
Theatre is for Everyone
Why Theatre is for Everyone By: Jeff Langley, CLS Theatre Arts Director For me, the choice to do theatre was an easy one. No other experience I’d tried had quite the same sparkle. I never felt so invigorated and motivated as I did when faced with the unique challenges of putting on a play. But…
Best Private Schools
Searching for the right school can be a lengthy process requiring careful research. Christian Life School has developed an eBook to help with the process. We've provided a resource that every parent can take with them and use to assess whether a particular school meets their standards.
