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Founder’s Day – Don’t Miss It!

September 27, 2019

HEADLINES: A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, ROD FLETCHER   At schools, traditions are important. One of the most significant traditions at 91èÏÈÉú is Founder’s Day.   Founder’s Day was established in 2008 to honor those who have made a significant impact on the school and to celebrate 91èÏÈÉú’s mission, vision, and […]

91èÏÈÉú Partners With APEC Training

September 27, 2019

We’re committed to offering excellence in all areas of student life development!   Aside from dieting, exercising is one of the most common strategies employed by those trying to shed extra pounds. It burns calories, and this plays a key role in weight loss. In addition to helping you lose weight, exercise has been linked […]

Weekends Out With 91èÏÈÉú Boarding Students

September 25, 2019

Among other weekend opportunities, many of our boarding students enjoyed a beautiful day at the Tyler Caldwell Zoo!   Mr. and Mrs. Longenecker led the outing, allowing boarding students to enjoy seeing some animals from their home countries and also get acquainted with other wildlife they had not seen before. Everyone paused mid-day to get […]

COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS

September 20, 2019

As a college preparatory school, we believe that taking the time to step outside of the classroom to dream and learn as a school is so important.   Our Upper School students had the opportunity to visit college campuses around Texas this past Wednesday and we had such a great time! We’ve recognized that preparing […]

91èÏÈÉú Takes Safety & Security Seriously

September 20, 2019

Your child’s safety and security is a number one priority here at 91èÏÈÉú!   We believe that students who feel safe and secure at school are students who have the freedom to learn and grow in the community. We understand that you’re trusting us as a school to ensure that our campus and activities […]

Perception, Perspective, and Public Speaking

September 20, 2019

Reagan’s famous “Tear Down This Wall” speech teaches 11th-grade students about the dynamics of creating and giving a speech in the American Freedom Museum.   Surrounded by the artifacts and tangible reminders of our nation’s story, 11th-grade students discussed the speeches and sayings that have shaped that story. Expounding upon what they’re learning in their […]

91èÏÈÉú Traditions + The Guard Dog Donut Breakfast

September 13, 2019

On Wednesday mornings, the week of a home game, you’ll find our Guard football players hanging out at the Lower School!   They’re enjoying a donut, laughing, and spending time with their Guard Dog. Lower School boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade have the opportunity to be paired up with a football player as a […]

Entrepreneurship Team Building in the Business Lab

September 13, 2019

Mrs. King’s entrepreneurship class put their strategic thinking to the test in the Business lab this week, building towers with nothing more than spaghetti, their smarts, a piece of string, and a marshmallow.   Working in small groups, students had to construct a tower utilizing three unlikely ingredients and their strategic problem-solving skills as a […]

Free Christian Concert With Austin French

September 13, 2019

91èÏÈÉú is so excited to host Christian music artist, Austin French for this year’s Founder’s Day Celebration!     In years past we have enjoyed speakers, concerts, and dinner evenings to celebrate our Founders. This year we’re thrilled to announce that we’re hosting a free concert for the whole community! Christian singer Austin French […]

91èÏÈÉú Remembers 9/11

September 13, 2019

Student Body President Cole Fitzgerald organized an assembly in honor of those lost on 9/11.   Students, faculty, and administrators gathered on the Quad as a 91èÏÈÉú family Wednesday in order to pause and remember 9/11. Head football coach, Scott Ryle, who served in the United States Army, spoke and members of the Guard […]

South Springs Student Minister Exhorts 91èÏÈÉú Students To Speak Truth

September 06, 2019

WORDS HAVE THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE They also have the power to destroy. In Chapel this past Wednesday, John Sturrock walked students through a biblical response to gossip and challenged them to use their words in a way that fosters truth, honors the body of believers, and builds their community up rather than tearing […]

When Literature Has Life – Senior Students Explore The Context Behind Class Reading

September 06, 2019

Mr. Travis’ senior English class read through the classic American novel, “The Things They Carried” by author Tim O’Brien.   In an effort to understand the context of what the platoon of American soldiers might have felt in the Vietnam war, the class took a trip to the American Freedom Museum where museum historian and […]