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Quick Thinking and Teamwork: JH Quiz Bowl Highlights
This year, both the 7th- and 8th-grade Quiz Bowl teams each had eight members. The teams participated in six meets, including the Heart of America League Meet hosted by Berean Academy. Over the course of the season, they faced more than 860 questions and answered approximately 43% correctly. Both teams placed at least twice and were close to placing in all meets. At one meet, for example, there was a three-way tie for second place; after all the tiebreaking procedures were co
Jun 221 min read


From Berean to Tennessee: Books on a Mission
Our school took on a new kind of service project this past spring, helping Steve Bowers’ new school in Tennessee collect books for its brand-new library opening this fall. Over the course of a month, grades K–12 gathered books of all kinds, stacking them in their homerooms. With a pizza and ice cream party as an added incentive, our students and community came together to donate an incredible 3,500 books! The final phase of the book drive was determining how to transport the
Jun 191 min read


Celebrating 250 Years: A Patriotic Showcase by Berean Music Department
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence, our music department showcased three patriotic performances. At the end of April, our K–4 students performed Ameri-Kids, reminding us that our founding fathers placed their trust in the God of the Bible. Our high school students also presented a fantastic patriotic program featuring a variety of American folk songs. The evening culminated with the band and choir performing America
Jun 171 min read


Warriors Finish the Spring Season with Strength and Success in Athletics
Congratulations to Coach Lewis Wiebe and the Berean Academy boys’ basketball team on advancing to the State Championship this year. The Warriors concluded their season with a hard-fought loss to undefeated Sterling in the 2A State Championship game in Emporia. Sterling remained unbeaten throughout the season and won by 10 points or fewer only twice—both times against Berean. Seniors Nolan Sweazy and Emory Kukula earned All-State honors, with Sweazy being named to the 2A All-S
Jun 152 min read


Spelling, Scores, and the Elementary Little Warrior Triathlon
The elementary department had a hopping spring! Students were excited to represent Berean at the ACSI Spelling Bee hosted at Central Christian School in Hutchinson. The following students participated:
Jun 111 min read


Celebrating Berean Students: 12 State Awards in the FACT Contests!
We are incredibly proud of our Berean students who participated in the Family Alliance for Christian Temperance (FACT) contests and earned an outstanding 12 state awards! Their creativity, effort, and perseverance truly shone. Way to represent Berean Academy so well! Congratulations to the following students on their success: Picture Coloring Contest Kindergarten 1st Place – Olivia Busenitz 2nd Place – Brooke Harder Second Grade 1st Place (tie) – Finley MacLeod 2nd Plac
May 41 min read


HOAL Junior High Music Festival
Congratulations to the junior high band and choir students on their outstanding performances at the HOAL Junior High Music Festival held on Wednesday, March 25 2026! Instrumental I+ Band I 7th Grade Brass Max Kurtz, Devin Wiebe, Jordan Busenitz, Todd Harder, Cade Clark, Wyatt Entz, Emerson Jordan, Avery Wiebe, Hadden Giger I Blue Brass Ensemble Libby Beagley, Webb Beverlin, Cosette Busenitz, Landon Timken, Averett Kukula I- Gold Brass Ensemble Noa
Mar 262 min read


Exploring the Spirituality of Work: Lessons from Our Annual Emphasis Week
Right before Thanksgiving Break, we hosted our annual Spiritual Emphasis Week student conference. It was a little later in the semester than usual, but it allowed Dr. Bryan Smith from BJU Press to find an opening in his schedule to speak about “The Spirituality of Work.” Last year, we learned about our identity as image bearers of God, so this was a great way to continue the conversation, as he touched on how we were made to work, the trouble with our work, and the hope we ha
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Building Connections: How Our Annual Junior High Retreat Helps Students Bond and Thrive
We had another wonderful time together at East Lake this year! One huge difference was that we had the 6th graders joining in, and they did a fantastic job of integrating into the junior high. The junior high retreat has always been a great way for students to start the year off, getting acquainted or reacquainted with one another and getting excited for another year together. Once we arrived and completed our bus evacuation drill, we gathered inside to hear a devotional fro
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Image Bearer: What Does it Mean?
Our Spiritual Emphasis Week touched the hearts of many students as they were challenged to consider what it means to be the image bearers of God.
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Spring Sports Review
Berean Academy has had a successful 2024-2025 school year. When you encounter our coaches in the community, please thank them for...
Jun 23, 20252 min read


HOAL Junior High Music Festival
Congratulations to the junior high band and choir students on their outstanding performances at the HOAL Junior High Music Festival held...
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Spiritual Life News: Celebrating God's Faithfulness
Berean Academy has been blessed with wonderful chapel speakers each week which include staff, local pastors, community members, and...
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Music Department Achievements: All-State Auditions, Field Trips, and Contest Preparations"
The winter season in the Berean music department means All-State auditions, elementary field trips, and contest preparations.
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Spiritual Emphasis Week: Who are We?
Berean hosted Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) on October 2-4. SEW is a Bible conference hosted for our junior high and high school students...
Jan 6, 20253 min read


Fall Sports Review
The 2024 Berean Academy Fall Sports Season saw the Warriors succeed tremendously on the field, course, and court. One hundred sixteen...
Dec 18, 20246 min read


Update: Junior High & High School Open House
Join us for our JH & HS Open House on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m., and learn why Berean is a great investment for your family!
Dec 4, 20241 min read


2024 JH Fall Retreat
Overall, the day was a huge success. As a staff, we had many opportunities to build relationships with the students, and they all had a gre
Nov 20, 20241 min read


New Athletic Director to Berean Academy
Hans Nickel is our new athletic director at Berean. He is excited about the opportunity to serve the Berean community. He and his wife,...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Basketball Highlights and Program Updates
The HOA League was very competitive again for high school basketball, providing many exciting games. Senior Henry Giger did a great job...
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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