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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

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

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

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.

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.

The Praise & Celebration Banquet is Berean Academy’s primary fundraiser held annually. We are excited to announce that this year’s event will be on Friday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. Each year, this special evening brings together nearly 600 guests—alumni, grandparents, parents, and friends—all united in supporting Christian education that helps our children grow as scholars, disciples, and citizens in Christ. This year is especially meaningful as Berean Academy joyfully celebra

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

I am Sarah Friesen, and the new Admissions Director for Berean Academy. My husband, Marc, and I are now in our 12th year as parents (Luke, 11th; Kate, 7th) here at the school. I am excited to be in this position, and I would like to thank Susan Evans for her work in admissions over the past several years, as well as for her assistance during my transition. Our current year enrollment stands at 331, a decrease of three students from last year. We have welcomed 45 new students

The 2025-26 school year is underway, and with it, we begin celebrating the school’s 80th year! Over the last eight decades, God has kept His hand on Berean Academy, nurturing it from its founding in 1946 with an enrollment of fifteen high school students and two buildings purchased at an auction in Oil Hill, to its current state with an enrollment of 331 students in grades K-12, with two gymnasiums, a cafeteria, an office building, 40 classrooms, a library and an industrial

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.

Berean Academy has had a successful 2024-2025 school year. When you encounter our coaches in the community, please thank them for...

Some of the highlights for me this year have been the quality of the fine arts programs, the High School Commencement, and the Praise & Celebration Banquet. All three reflect the school’s core values and mission statement very well.

On Saturday, May 17, Berean Academy gained a new set of alumni! The class of 2025 is now added to the funny pages, and their time at Berean has come to an end.

If you think you know Berean Academy, take a closer look! Berean Academy has been educating and equipping students with a biblical worldview for eighty years. That is a rich legacy, with third and fourth-generation families sending their children to the school. But if you think you know Berean Academy, we invite you to take another look and see for yourself. We are intent on aligning what we do with the school’s mission and vision, including the partnership with the home and

Berean Academy | High School Regional Results

Congratulations to the junior high band and choir students on their outstanding performances at the HOAL Junior High Music Festival held...

Berean Academy has been blessed with wonderful chapel speakers each week which include staff, local pastors, community members, and...

The 2024-2025 Scholars Bowl season has come to an end. Competitive trivia is a blast, especially when competing against other teams.

The third quarter always keeps us busy in the elementary department. On January 29, we stepped back in time to celebrate Kansas Day. On...