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Lives Connected by Faith


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School As the processional wound down the streets of Washington D.C., and as the...

Celebrating Our Fine Arts Students


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School Late nights practicing and building sets. Early mornings painting,...

Angel Han: Senior Spotlight


What a Grade Level did you start at The First Academy?  Eighth grade.   What were the reasons you or your parents...

Alumni Spotlight: Robert Cospito & Amanda (Stowell) Cospito


We are eternally grateful for the impact The First Academy has had on our family. I was privileged to be part of this...

Five Ways I Might Ruin Thanksgiving


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School The famous artist, Norman Rockwell, painted a captivating piece entitled...

We Are Almost There!


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School We are almost there… just one more week until Thanksgiving break....

Caleb Gordon: Senior Spotlight


What a Grade Level did you start at The First Academy?  Kindergarten   What were the reasons you or your Parents...

Alumni Spotlight: Carly Tower


I began attending The First Academy in second grade and graduated in 2016. Some of the best memories of my life so far...

TFA’s NAHS Takes Over Windermere!


The First Academy’s ‘Silent Performers’ are at it again! Our Chapter of the National Art Honor Society was...

NLI Signing Ceremony – November 14


On Wednesday, November 14 a few of The First Academy’s own student-athletes will be signing their official National...