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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

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

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

We are pleased to announce the members of the National Honor Society for the 2025-2026 academic year. Membership in the National Honor Society is based on qualities of character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Juniors and seniors are nominated for membership after the first semester of the school term. A faculty panel evaluates each nominee based on the four qualities mentioned above. Final selection is determined by evaluations made by faculty and the secondary princi

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:

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, twenty-seven seniors from the class of 2026 concluded their time at Berean. This year’s senior class will be missed for its positive leadership and example of class unity. The class maintained the strong academic tradition that has been a part of Berean for many years. This high level of academic accomplishment made the competition for valedictorian and salutatorian especially competitive. In the end, Makayla Langenegger was recognized as valedict

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

On Wednesday, April 1, Marion hosted the HOA League Art Festival, bringing together student artists from across the league to showcase their creativity and skill. Berean Academy was proud to participate, sending 15 students, each of whom had at least one artwork displayed in the competition. The students arrived at the Marion Aquatic Center to see their pieces professionally displayed and evaluated by judges—a meaningful and exciting experience for each artist. After taking t

As we look back over the past 80 years of Christian education, we appreciate our heritage of faithful families, committed staff, and God’s steady provision, and we press onward to the future of all God has planned for Berean Academy. We are honored to introduce Pastor Matt Kruse as our final testimonial speaker for this special evening . Matt, along with his wife, Julie, has been profoundly impacted by the ministry of Berean Academy. Their four children have each benefited f

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

We are excited to announce Miss Reagan Simkins as one of our testimonial speakers for this year’s P&C Banquet. Reagan is currently a senior at Berean Academy and has been a valued member of the Berean community since 5th grade. Known for her strong work ethic and compassionate spirit, Reagan plans to continue her education at either Tabor College or the College of the Ozarks, where she intends to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Her long-term goal is to serve in the med

The Entrepreneurship class spent the final weeks of the first semester taking their learning from concept to reality as they designed, built, and launched their first official business venture—a student‑run coffee shop named Academy Grind . What began as brainstorming sessions quickly evolved into hands‑on problem‑solving. Students collaborated to craft a full menu, engineer and construct custom steel‑and‑walnut coffee carts, and develop a pricing model that balanced affordab

We are excited to announce Mrs. Jennifer (Jordan) Ebenhack as one of our testimonial speakers for this year’s P&C Banquet. Jennifer, a 1996 graduate of Berean Academy, has lived a life marked by obedience, compassion, and a deep commitment to God’s calling. After high school, she attended Moody Bible Institute, where she met her husband, Jarod. Together, they spent eight transformative years serving as missionaries in Haiti. During their time there, God grew their family to

This was Dr. Noreen Templin's first year serving as the high school Scholars Bowl coach, and it was a rewarding season from start to finish. Our program included two teams: six freshmen and sophomores competing at the junior varsity level, and six juniors and seniors representing Berean on the varsity team. Scholars Bowl is a unique and challenging academic competition, with questions drawn from a wide range of subjects. It often comes down to quick thinking and broad knowled

Since Christmas, the music department has been hard at work preparing for a full season of performances and festivals. Students jumped right into rehearsals in January, polishing music for the winter concert on February 19, as well as for the upcoming solo and ensemble festival and the large ensemble festival later this spring. Their dedication was evident not only in their daily practice but also in the excellence they displayed on stage and in adjudicated events. On Februar

Mr. Paul Rust has dedicated more than three decades to teaching and coaching at Berean Academy. For 30 years, he has taught high school history and American government, while also serving as the junior high boys’ basketball coach and assisting with high school track and field.

In January, Berean Academy hosted the 59th Annual Eli J. Walter Basketball Tournament, Kansas’s longest-running girls’ basketball tournament. For the second year in a row, the boys also competed in the Eli J. Walter Tournament. The girls’ basketball team opened up the tournament with a 52-35 victory over Classical School of Wichita, which was highlighted by a 31-point night for senior Fionna Morgan. In the semifinal round, Berean triumphed over Central Christian School out of

As we near the end of the third quarter of the school year, I am reminded that this quarter is normally the longest in terms of the number of days students are in school. It’s also the longest in terms of how it feels, because we are dealing with inclement weather, illness, and many students' extra-curricular activities. In other words, the third quarter is a busy, taxing time of the school year, when fatigue becomes a factor and energy wanes. But the third quarter is also wh

Jacky is a beloved retired teacher whose dedication to Christian education has impacted generations of students. Her passion for serving young people began early—at age 16, she entered ministry by teaching Sunday School, starting a Children’s Church, and working with YFC clubs in Omaha, Nebraska.