Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to celebrate the Christmas season with our upcoming Christmas Program, "Manger Tales,"and we want to ensure you have all the important details.
📅 Program Date:
Monday, December 8th
Location: Real Life Church
⏱ Student Arrival:
Students should arrive between 5:30–5:45 PM, dressed and ready to go.
Attire: Christmas church attire or regular church attire.
🎤 Program Start Time:
The program will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.
Ballet Dancer Information
Ballet dancers need to arrive dressed in their recital attire, but they may bring church attire if they would like to change for their Manger Tales performance.
Please note that parents will need to assist their child with changing, as teachers will be unavailable to help at that time.
Practice Information
Students will have a practice at Real Life Church on Thursday, December 4th, beginning at 9:00 AM.
They will be transported to and from the church by school vans, so no additional transportation arrangements are needed.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you and celebrating the season together. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Mrs. C
Please see the link below for updated practice times and game schedule!
We will practice today like we normally do, and we are looking forward to cheering on December 11th after school!
Cheer Schedule: https://sites.google.com/mhcaeagles.org/mhca-cheer/home
We will NOT have practice on December 8 or 15 as we will be getting ready for Christmas celebrations
Here's what's happening for the month of December at MHCA!
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Silver Eagles Grandparents group meets at 10:00am at MHCA.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Eagle Basketball travels to Lutie. Games start at 5:30pm. Go Eagles!
Wednesday, Dec. 3: Our Chapel speaker is our very own Mr. Doyne Byrd! As a reminder, MHCA family are welcome to attend your student's chapel session. Times posted below.
Thursday, Dec. 4: MHCA Christmas play rehearsal at Real Life Church
Friday, Dec. 5: Scheduled School Day! School is in session on Friday, Dec. 5.
Friday, Dec. 5: Christmas parade! If your student has been chosen to participate, they need to wear pajamas over their cozy warm clothes, and meet at Regional Family Medicine by 5:00pm. Pick up your student at the end of the parade at the Town & Country parking lot. If you are able to accompany as a chaperone, service hours will be given and input if you let us know!
Monday, Dec. 8: MHCA Christmas Play, "Manger Tales", at 6:00pm at Real Life Church. Students need to arrive by 5:30pm.
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Chapel speaker will be Jerry Backus.
Wednesday, Dec. 10: EPIC parent/guardian meeting at noon at MHCA
Thursday, Dec. 11: Basketball at Home against Mt. Judea. Games start at 5:00pm. Check the schedule to see how you can serve! https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Monthly prayer walk at 8:15am at MHCA and Basketball games in Harrison starting at 4:30pm.
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Chapel speaker is Joe Arki and 10Fourteen bible club meets during 6th-12th grade lunches.
Thursday, Dec. 18: 2nd Quarter ends and Basketball games against Mansfield in Lebanon, MO. Games starting at 5:30pm.
Friday, Dec. 19: Christmas Break begins, school resumes on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Looking ahead!
We are hosting a Digital Detox Challenge for every friend and family of MHCA for the month of January. It could look a little different for every family. Customize this fast to include your whole family. Replace tech time, video games, or internet surfing with intentional family time and time in God's Word. If you'd like some accountability and encouragement as we "fast" together, signup at this link: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2559027
This digital detox is open to the entire community. Please spread the word and let's start 2026 off in intentional ways that honor Christ and realign our priorities!
The Christmas parade is coming this Friday! MHCA will have a float and we need your help.
If you can volunteer to help on Thursday or Friday assemble the MHCA float, please text Ben Coghlan at 615-815-0339. The vision has already been created and supplies will be provided. Service hours for your time will be logged on your behalf in your FACTS account.
If you have a large Christmas tree that could be borrowed for the float, please text Ben as well.
Could you provide some Christmas candy to pass out? Drop it at the school, labeled with a parent/guardian first name and last name for a service hour to be added to your FACTS account.
If you've been selected to ride or walk alongside the float, please wear pajamas over cozy clothing so that you will be warm. Jesse or Ben will reach out to the parents of participating students and coordinate meeting details, etc. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to particpate with their students. Service hours will be give for any parent who participates and helps chaperone other students on the float.
Each Thursday we will hightlight a MHCA Face of Faith! We want you to get to know the heart and soul of our staff. Today, we introduce you to Mrs. Kandra Nelson! We are thankful to everything Kandra brings to our Language Arts Program for high school.
We live in a world where we’re constantly connected—yet more disconnected than ever.
This January, we’re setting aside the noise to make room for what matters most: faith, family, purpose, presence, rest, and real conversations.
📵 A month to unplug.
💛 A month to reconnect.
🙌 A month to live fully.
Whether you're a parent, student, teacher, or just someone longing for more peace in your life—you’re invited.
This isn’t about rules or judgment. It’s about choosing to step away from the scroll and step into life with intention.
Imagine what could happen if we exchanged:
🔁 Screen time for scripture time
🔔 Notifications for prayer and rest
📱 Endless scrolling for face-to-face connection
💬 Digital noise for meaningful conversations
Let’s start the year with clear minds, full hearts, and renewed purpose.
Are you in? ✨
Sign up here for encouragement and accountability as well as weekly devotions to help renew our minds!
https://forms.gle/chiDPzhYtrKhWED67
Here's what's happening this week!
Monday, Nov. 17: School Picture Retake and Class Group Pictures Day
Tuesday, Nov. 18: MHCA Monthly Prayer Walk at 8:15am at the MHCA main office.
Tuesday, Nov. 18: Home Basketball, MHCA vs. Viola. Games start at 4:30pm. Come join the fun!
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Chapel Speaker is Jon Norvell. Parents/friends of MHCA are welcome to attend Chapel Services. Times are listed below.
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Pre-school chapel will be led by the Juniors.
Wednesday, Nov. 19: 10Fourteen Bible Study Club meets for the first time during 6th-12th grades lunches.
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Ballet practice from 4:00-5:00pm.
Thursday, Nov. 20: Parents/Guardians sign up to decorate MHCA for Christmas! Earn service hours as you work! Sign-up here: https://www.mountainhomechristianacademy.com/article/2361539
Thursday, Nov. 20: School-wide Staff and Student Thanksgiving Lunch. Since this lunch was a pre-order, if you didn't order by November 13th, you will need to send a lunch for your student.
Thursday, Nov. 20: Early Ed Charlie Brown Thanksgiving beginning at 2:30pm.
Friday, Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Break Begins! Return to school on Dec. 1.
I pray everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving break and lots of time with friends and family (but not too much ;) )!
MHCA Teachers, (every grade represented including the littles) we need you to select 2 outstanding students to participate in this year's Whoville-themed parade float. If you could pick 2 students, communicate with those parents to see if they can participate, then let Mrs. Peglar know who is planning to participate. She will communicate that information to Jessie our "float coordinator" who will send out details about where to be and when!
