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The school year is quickly approaching us! Please take a look at these important August dates.
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This will be an exciting school day for our students! August 20th we are having our first Spiritual Emphasis Day!
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Praise Academy parents,
Check out this awesome experience we will be hosting on August 19th! We will be joined by Billy Lord and Scott Davis for a Parents Night and the Get Real Conference focusing on Biblical Worldview and Technology. More information coming soon.
We hope to see you there!
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Please join us in welcoming the Brown family to Praise Academy!
Hello everyone! We are the Brown family; Dennis, Tashai and Essence. Our daughter, Essence will be starting 1st Grade with Praise. My wife and I are excited that Praise has welcomed us with open arms. We wanted to send our daughter to a great Christian school to continue her educational journey and expand her faith. We look forward to all the wonderful people & things at Praise this year!
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Take some time this summer to go ahead and submit your 2025 GOAL tax credit application before your busy fall schedule begins. Sign up for a 100% income tax credit today at goalscholarship.org. If you have any questions, email us at development@praiseacademy.com.
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Please join us in welcome the Lee family to Praise Academy!
"We are The Lee Family-
Griffin, Ezra, Devon and Isla
We are so excited to be apart of Praise Academy and what God has in store for us. We knew this was the perfect fit for our family, and we were blown away by the academic and biblical standards of the school. Ezra is 7 Years old and will be starting second grade. Our daughter Isla, is 8 months. We have moved here from Nashville, Tennessee. Our home for 20 years. Looking forward to being with such a great school."
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Please join us in welcoming the Geiger family to Praise Academy!
Hello, We’re the Geiger’s.
Our daughter Lily, is a rising 6th grader. She loves to dance, make crafts and has a heart of gold. Lily was baptized on June 13, 2021 at the age of 8. We are elated for her future at Praise, as we know God is going to use our girl as a vessel while spreading kindness through his words. We believe he has big plans for her at Praise!
We can’t wait to meet you!
Kenneth, Brittney & Lily
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Please be aware we will be closed next week due to the holiday. We will reopen Monday 7/8.
Praying you have a safe and happy 4th!
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Please join us in welcoming the Kirk family to Praise Academy!
“We are so excited that the Lord has provided for Kamryn to attend her daddy’s Alma Mater! Allen graduated from Praise in 2013 and 11 years later Kamryn will be starting K-3! We are thrilled that Kamryn will be able to attend school, growing her education while also growing her faith and love for Jesus! We already love our Praise family and can’t wait to watch Kamryn grow in all areas!”
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We are the Mattix Family!
Trent, Hannah, Jack and Tate.
As a family we like to spend most of our time in the outdoors, going fishing, going to the beach, watching the Braves, and golfing!
Please join us in welcoming the Mattix family to Praise Academy!
We are so excited for Jack to start first grade at Praise this school year! As parents, we wanted to put him in a strong academic program with a great Christian atmosphere where he can learn to deepen his faith and strengthen his mind. This is why we chose Praise, as we have the upmost confidence Jack is going to thrive as a Lion and hopefully Tate can follow the same path next year!
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Please join us in welcoming the Alexander family to Praise Academy!
Keever (5yo) and Findley Rae (3yo) Alexander are so excited to be joining the Praise family for this upcoming school year along with their parents, Seth and Kelsi Alexander.
We are all excited to see what this school year has in store!
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Please join us in welcoming the Bolton family to Praise Academy!
(Little Victor, daddy Scott, sweet Sophia and mama Rachel) We are the Bolton family and we are so excited to join the Praise family! We moved here after living in Douglasville and we are so thrilled to connect with Praise for Sophia:)
Originally from Florida, moved to Atlanta 4 years ago and very happy in Hiram🙌🏽. Sophia has tremendous faith and we are grateful for Praise Academy who can nurture it🙏🏽
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Please join us in welcoming the Mundy family to Praise Academy!
"We are the Mundy Family!
Jordan, Cassi, Brantley, Ellie, and Landrie
We are a military family who have been in Georgia since 2017. Our three amazing kids are looking forward to beginning a new journey here at Praise. Brantley will be in 7th grade, Ellie in 1st, and Landrie in Pre-K3. We absolutely love spending time together, going to the beach, having family movie nights, and playing Uno on the living room floor.
We are so excited that our kids have the opportunity to attend Praise in total God timing. We are thankful for such a wonderful experience, and looking forward to the amazing things God has planned for us here!"
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Please be aware of our summer office hours at Praise Academy.
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Congratulations to our graduating class of 2024! Below are a list of our graduates and their accomplishments.
Harold Gunnar Barber - Hope Scholar with Honors, Beta Club
Jackson Dwight Brady - Hope Scholar with Distinction, Zell Miller Scholar, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Samuel Patrick Brasher - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society
Jacob Clay Cochran
Tyler Reagan Farr - Salutatorian - Hope Scholar with Distinction, Zell Miller Scholar, National Honor Society
Olivia Grace Goodwin - Hope Scholar with Honors, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Cara Bailey Hart - Hope Scholar with Honors, Beta Club
Michaela Ann Mosley - Hope Scholar with Honors, Beta Club
Makayla Suzanne Nichols - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Jasmin Deneane Prothro - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Cody Thomas Rakestraw - Valedictorian - Hope Scholar with Distinction, Zell Miller Scholar, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Hayden Taylor Reed - Hope Scholar with Distinction, Zell Miller Scholar, National Honor Society
Jett Montrell Ross - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society
Shelby Regina Songstad - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Rylan James Square - Hope Scholar
Hailey Alyssa Turner - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Caylen Elizabeth Wallace - Hope Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Beta Club
Jonathan Winfrey - Hope Scholar
We are all proud of you and can't wait to see where the Lord takes you!
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Get your truck raffle tickets before it's too late! Rules and regulations attached.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024's Salutatorian; Mr. Tyler Farr.
Tyler is the son of Greg and Tabitha Farr.
Praise Academy is proud of Tyler and we pray God's best for his future endeavors.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024's Valedictorian; Mr. Cody Rakestraw.
Cody is the son of Jerry and Alicia Rakestraw.
Praise Academy is proud of Cody and his dedication to academics as well as his growth as a disciple of Christ.
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Congratulations to Praise Academy graduating senior, Jonathan Winfrey.
Jonathan has been at Praise since 11th grade. During his time at Praise, Jonathan enjoyed participating in Basketball.
After graduation, he plans to attend college at Georgia Highlands College. Congratulations Jonathan!
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Congratulations to our new NHS inductees!
#NationalHonorSociety #PraiseAcademyHighSchool
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