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We did it again! CAK is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named Best of the Best Christian School by Cityview Magazine—for the 7th year in a row!

But that’s not all:
  Our Elementary School earned 1st place for Best Private Elementary School.
  Our Middle School took 1st place for Best Private Middle School.
  Our High School brought home the silver, finishing 2nd for Best Private High School.

These awards are a testament to the dedication of our teachers, students, and families—and to God’s faithfulness through it all. Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support CAK as we strive to raise servants, scholars, and disciples who impact the world for Christ.

We are grateful to serve East Tennessee and look forward to what God has in store for the years ahead!

Current CAK parents and staff—don’t miss your chance to secure priority registration for next year!

If you are adding a sibling or are a staff member bringing your child for the first time, be sure to submit the application and supporting documents by November 15th to receive priority placement.

To complete the sibling application:
1️⃣ Log in to MyCAK.
2️⃣ Go to the Resources Tab.
3️⃣ Click New Student Application.

Have questions? Reach out to Darcie Cotten or Meg Brown for help!

Congratulations to Ben Hamlett, the middle school "Well Done, Warrior" award winner. Ben is always the first to offer help in the classroom, whether a classmate needs assistance or his teacher could use an extra hand. His natural kindness shines through in every interaction, and his joy for the Lord is contagious.

Mrs. Meyers, his Science teacher, shared, "Ben exemplifies a servant's heart. He shows kindness to fellow students, always ready to lend a hand or a kind word. He worships so freely and with reckless abandon—his joy in the Lord is evident in all aspects of his life."

Whether in class or chapel, Ben’s heart for others and passion for serving is a true blessing to the CAK Middle School. Well Done, Warrior!

Congratulations to Mary Michael Ellenburg, a 2nd grader here at CAK, for winning the "Well Done, Warrior" award!

Nominated by her teacher, Mr. Sullivan, Mary Michael is being recognized for her Christlike attitude and thoughtful interactions with her classmates. Mr. Sullivan said, “She exemplifies the quiet approach to leadership, leading by example.”

Mary Michael’s kindness and respect for others make her a standout in our community, and we are so proud of her servant-hearted leadership. Well done, Warrior!

Congratulations to Charlie Walker for winning the “Well Done, Warrior” award. Charlie was nominated by two of his teachers for his initiative and leadership in the 5th grade. Students were assigned John 1:1-5 to memorize for their weekly Bible verse, but Charlie decided to learn the first 14 verses in the chapter! After seeing him learn those verses, many 5th graders followed suit and memorized the first 14 verses as well.

STEM teacher Kelly Sessoms said, “I've witnessed him actively participate in group tasks, often helping to solve problems and making sure everyone feels included. His love for Christ and others shines brightly, and I couldn’t be prouder of him.”

His respectful attitude and kindness toward his peers set a strong example. 5th grade teacher Sarah Coleman said, “Charlie is an amazing leader in the fifth grade.”

For all these reasons—his servant’s heart, his dedication to learning, and his ability to lead by example—Charlie is being honored with the "Well Done, Warrior" award. It’s a recognition of how he lives out his faith and lets his light shine!

As Olivia Bullock steps into her new role as Fine Arts Department Chair at Christian Academy of Knoxville, her passion for the arts and commitment to her students are evident. "This is my 5th year at CAK, and I am thrilled to be stepping into this additional role of Fine Arts Department Chair," she shares. Since coming to CAK, she has put her heart into her work, encouraging students to embrace their gifts.

Her vision as department chair is clear: "I aim to cultivate an arts program where students not only develop their talents but also use their gifts to honor God."

Olivia is eager to work with her fellow teachers to create an environment where students and faculty feel encouraged and supported. "My goal is to partner with each of my amazing colleagues to build a dynamic, supportive community where every student is empowered to explore their artistic potential and express their faith through creativity," she explains.

With her leadership and passion for the arts, Olivia is excited to guide CAK's fine arts program into a bright and creative future where faith and arts thrive side by side. In her new role, she will work with all three schools in visual and performing arts classes and activities.

CAK community- spread the word to friends and family. An All-School Admissions Sneak Peek will be held on October 2nd at 9:15 a.m. If you know anyone interested in attending CAK, invite them to see what this amazing community of believers is all about. Click HERE to access the registration link. If your friends have questions, please have them contact the Admissions Office at (865) 813-4CAK or email admissions@cakmail.org.

Warriors, save the date for the Fourth Annual WPA Fall Festival! This year, the festival will take place on Friday, September 27th, a change from previous years. Mark your calendars. This will be an amazing evening!

Interested in helping? Click HERE for more information. Secure your sponsorship today: Click HERE.

Vidigami is up and running for the 2024-2025 school year! This invite-only platform is where you can upload, discover, and share photos of CAK activities with CAK families. It's only accessible to those who attend our school, so it's a great place to share memories in a safe and secure way!

How do you get started? Check out the Vidigami board in the Resource section of myCAK. If you are new or didn’t activate your account last year, an invitation email was last week. Please check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.

Need help? For basic questions, contact Christa Margene, CAK's Vidigami administrator, at cmargene@cakmail.org. If you are having technical issues with the platform, please contact support@vidigami.com.

Hey Warriors, vote for CAK as the Best Christian School in Knoxville!

Best of the Best: City View Magazine
Sign in or create a new account. **Be sure to click the “Vote” button under the nominee list to ensure your vote registers before exiting the page. Each voter must vote in at least 35 different categories for the vote to count. Share with family and friends, and let's keep CAK as the Best Christian School in Knoxville for the seventh year in a row! You can also vote for CAK in Best Elementary, Middle, and High School! Let's go, Warriors! Click HERE or scan the QR code in the photo to vote for CAK.

Share with grandparents & friends, and let the voting begin! Go, Warriors!

All Sports Camp Update! Due to a lack of participation for the June 17th-20th dates, the first week will no longer be offered. The second All Sports Camp week will still be happening on July 15th-18th! Make plans to join us for a fun-filled week on July 15th-18th and get in that last bit of summer fun! Scan the QR code to register! We can't wait to see you.

Discover a new passion or gain skills for a current one at CAK's Warrior Summer Camp! New camps this year include Robotics Junior Camp and Girls Lacrosse! Check out all of the offerings and sign up today: 
REGISTER HERE

Hey Warriors! It's time to nominate CAK for Best Private School in Knoxville. Please scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below. The top five nominations will move on to the voting process in July. Click on the category 'Kids & Education' and under 'Private School' type in Christian Academy of Knoxville. Let's Go, Warriors!

Nominations close May 24th! You can nominate DAILY with this link.
https://knoxnews.gannettcontests.com/2024-Knox-Stars-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery/

There is so much happening for our seniors this week! Our senior walk tradition lives on. Pictures with kindergarten students, a walk through the elementary and middle school halls, and throwing the caps. What a fun time of celebration!

Join CAK students Sophia Newton and Reid Corbett for a Joni and Friends Walk 'N' Roll this Sunday, April 21st! CAK is hosting this event, and it is a Capstone project for both Sophia and Reid. Walk for a great cause right here on CAK's campus from 3 pm-5 pm. All money raised will stay right here in Knoxville to help support families impacted by disability. Visit www.joniandfriends.org/knoxville

Yesterday was an incredible day at CAK! Our hearts are still full of joy after we hosted the amazing SOZO Children's Choir. Watching our students light up with excitement as they danced and sang alongside the talented choir members was wonderful. We are so thankful for the visit from the SOZO Children's Choir! They shared their talent and spread the love of Christ through music. Our students and faculty were touched by their visit, and we can't wait to welcome them back again soon!

For those of you who would like to learn more about this amazing group, click THIS LINK.

Congratulations to the winning teams of last week's East TN Christian Schools Scholars' Bowl! For the middle school division, GCA won, and for the high school division, CAK took home first place! Thank you to all of the participants and to those who organized and worked the event! Way to go, Warriors!

This past week, nine CAK students had an unforgettable senior trip to Italy! Students and chaperones explored the historic streets of Rome, Florence, Assisi, and Pisa! This trip was an incredible journey filled with culture, history, and lifelong memories. Our seniors had an amazing time immersing themselves in the beauty and charm of Italy, experiencing iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa firsthand.

Hey CAK, go vote for Wesley Alig as Baseball's early-season favorite. Polls will close on Monday at noon. visit https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/03/06/tennessee-high-school-knoxville-preseason-softball-player-of-year-vote/72727342007/

Wesley Alig was a Division II-A Mr. Baseball finalist and a two-time DII-A District 1 MVP. The Kennesaw State signee had a .481 batting average, 19 doubles, 10 home runs, 37 RBIs, and 43 scored runs.

We are sharing faculty spotlights each month throughout the year to help you get to know our dedicated teachers! Today, we are shining our spotlight on John Sessoms, the Digital Media teacher in both the high school and middle school! Mr. Sessoms also runs the Warrior Network. John has been at CAK for almost six years. We asked him a few questions:

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team! They are the 2024 East Region Champions. 🏀🟡🔵🏆 Up next Sectionals. Friday, February 23rd, at CAK. Plan to come and support these Lady Warriors as they compete for a trip back to the state tournament!

Today, we are shining our spotlight on Sandra Welshan, the sixth-grade science teacher in middle school! Mrs. Welshan has been at CAK for 17 years. We asked Sandra a few questions:

We are incredibly proud of Cole & Cooper Speck for their outstanding work on their senior capstone project, The Warrior Film Fest! The project had two objectives: First, to provide an opportunity for students in the arts to compete and showcase their creativity. Second, to encourage people with little or no experience in filmmaking to give it a shot without worrying about their skill level.

Cole & Cooper organized an event where participants were invited to submit a three-minute short film of any genre. The films were evaluated based on criteria such as Best Sound Design, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Most Creative, The Audience Choice Award, and Best Motion Picture. The winner of Best Motion Picture received a cash prize of $250. The event was held at Central Cinemas Knoxville.

Well done, Warriors! #CAKHighSchool #WarriorNetwork

Christian Academy of Knoxville is proud to announce that the class of 2024 Valedictorian is Miss Olivia Gray, and the Salutatorian is Miss Natalie Heaton. Learn more about these outstanding students by clicking 'more'.

Congratulations to GCA for reclaiming the Battle of the Bottles trophy last night. Together, CAK and GCA raised $37,784.63 for HOPE Resource Center! Both schools gave generously to support a wonderful cause! Way to go, Warriors and Rams!

Today, we are shining our spotlight on Katy McKinney, a first-grade teacher in the elementary school! This is Mrs. McKinney's second year at CAK.

We asked Katy a few questions:

Let's do this, Warriors!

Today, we are shining our spotlight on Bridgette Boudreaux, a Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering teacher in the high school! Mrs. Boudreaux has been at CAK for two years.

We asked Bridgette a few questions:

UPDATE: CAK now has a matching donor for the Battle of the Bottles! Faith Promise Chruch has generously agreed to partner with CAK and will now match up to $10,000 of our family's donations. We are so thankful for this amazing development!

Did you know that one baby bottle filled with change is typically a $25 donation to HOPE? What’s amazing is that that $25 donation actually saves TWO lives: a mom and her baby. CAK – how many lives can we save this year through the Battle of the Bottles?? Join us in partnering with HOPE by donating $25 (or more!!) online today! Visit: www.investingHOPE.com/CAK

The third quarter has officially begun! As we get back to school, we are excited to get back to the Battle of the Bottles campaign to support Hope Resource Center! This year’s campaign revolves around the CAK vs. GCA basketball game on January 19th, where the winning school will receive the Battle of the Bottles trophy! Donate to HOPE by visiting www.investinghope.com/CAK. Be sure to choose your child’s class for our inter-school competitions. If students would prefer to bring in cash, there are envelopes at the front desk for each school. Let's do this, Warriors!