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Grace Galloway: Senior Spotlight


At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I came to TFA in 3rd grade.   What were the reasons you or...

Meet Courtnee


Courtnee has been at The First Academy since Pre-K and is taking advantage of the diverse course offerings with The...

A Guardrail That Saves Lives


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School Penn State has indefinitely halted fraternity and sorority parties where...

Tanner Carr: Senior Spotlight


At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? Kindergarten   What were the reasons you or your parents...

A Plan To Strengthen The Fabric Of Our Community


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School Over the past several months, our school community examined what the...

Grace McGowan: Senior Spotlight


At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I started as a TKer at TFA–a Transitional Kindergartener,...

Celebrating the Life and Ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School Join me today in celebrating the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther...

A Word From Our Founders and Leaders


The First Academy opened its doors to 232 Kindergarten through 5th-grade students in the fall of 1987. Since that time,...

Why We Do What We Do


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one...

Raising Kids To Do Hard Things, Part 3


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation I was around Mile 21 when it happened. Blistered and tired...