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Saying Goodbye Nelson Horton, CHCS Superintendent for six years, is concluding his service with the school this summer. The school is very appreciative of his faithfulness in leadership and commitment to helping the school fulfill its mission. Dale Harrington, Board President, stated, “I truly appreciate Nelson’s love for the students, faculty, staff and families of CHCS during his time as Superintendent. I am grateful for his steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to the mission of CHCS. He is a man of the highest character. I am honored to call him friend and brother in Christ.” The school honored Mr. Horton with a reception on May 11th where he was presented gifts, including a scrapbook of notes from staff, faculty, board members and church staff members. Thank you, Mr. Horton, for your years of service and we wish you all the best in the future!
College Heights Names New Superintendent Randy Goldsmith has been named as the new superintendent beginning July 1. Mr. Goldsmith served as middle school and high school principal many years ago and is looking forward to returning in the new role. For the past eleven years, he has been the principal of the upper school at The Baptist Preparatory School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Goldsmith has been involved in Christian education for nearly 27 years, having served in administrative, principal, teaching and coaching roles at Christian schools in Arkansas and Arizona. When Mr. Goldsmith served at College Heights previously, he helped establish Missions Week, an annual week of concentrated service that is still going strong today. It is not uncommon to hear graduating seniors recall that Missions Week is one of the main highlights of their high school years at CHCS. Goldsmith has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and biological science from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and a master’s degree in education leadership from the University of Arkansas. He also holds certification from the Arkansas State Board of Education. Goldsmith will succeed Nelson Horton, who has served as the College Heights superintendent since July 2011.
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Class of 2017 Heads to the Future Congratulations to the 27 seniors who graduated on May 14th! The afternoon began with Baccalaureate and an inspiring message by Randy Gariss. After a reception in the gym, Commencement was underway. A joint Cum Laude address was given by Matt Gao, Myles Jackson, Kenlee Jonas, Austin Martin, and Matt Roberts. A few (or many) tears were shed as seniors gave roses to their parents in what has become a meaningful tradition at graduation. After a senior video and special recognitions for students who have been at CHCS since preschool or kindergarten, it was time for the momentous walk across the stage. Finally, tassels were turned and hats thrown into the air in celebration. Another class is off to great things and we wish them well! CHCS congratulates Matt Roberts, this year’s Matthew J. DeWelt Christian Character Award recipient. Fellow nominees were Kenlee Jonas and Sarah Shaddy. Matt is an outstanding young man with a heart for the Lord. He will be attending Missouri Southern State University where he has been selected for the Yours to Lose program in conjunction with Kansas City University of Medical and Biosciences.
Scholar Bowl Team Impresses Scholar Bowl had a very successful year, taking fifth at State on May 5th. Team members are: Seniors – Jonah Wilcox, Jonathan Calandro, Daniel Gentry, Matt Gao, and Austin Martin, Captain; Juniors – Daniel Estep, Emma Greathouse, Claire Johnson, and Eden Laws; and Sophomore Will Secker, who was named to the All-State team. Team sponsors are Jean Miller and Charmagne Stanley, who expressed pride and contentment with this year’s performance and praised the effort of each team member.
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Congratulations Students on a Great Year! n Missouri Southern State University Math League – 1st Place Division A Team n High School Scholars Bowl Spring River Valley Conference Academic Team – SRVC Champions, First in Districts, First in Sectionals, Fifth in State n Middle School Academic Bowl Spring River Valley Conference Team – 2nd place n Spring River Valley Conference Math Relays Team Competition – 1st place n Duke University’s Talent Identification Program - 7th graders: Bentley Allen, Gatlin Bender, Grace Bennett, Bodee Carlson, Carly Eubanks, Taegan Fink, Gabriel Forrest, Avery Jones, LeAira Kitchen, Mazie Slinkard, Wyatt Stout, Lauren Welch, James Wright, and Kane Wright n Tomorrow’s Leaders Today sponsored by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce – Mattie Beard, Jonathan Calandro, Matt Gao, Myles Jackson, Kenlee Jonas, and Austin Martin n Rotary Four Way Test Speech Competition – Myles Jackson - 2nd Place Noon Club, Elizabeth Reaves – 2nd Place Daybreak Club, Seth Cummins – 3rd Place Daybreak Club n Missouri Boy’s State Representative – Ben Bishop, Daniel Estep, and Kyle Good n Missouri Scholars Academy – Will Secker n Joplin Globe All-Area Academic Team – Austin Martin n Geography Bee, State Competition – Elijah Cornett, 8th grade n National History Day, Senior Division - State Competition Qualifiers: Grace Carter, 9th grade and Emily Brown, 11th grade n National History Day, Junior Division - National Level Competition: Grace Carter, 8th grade, Placed Top 20 in Nation 2016 n MSSU Regional Science Fair: Jackson Beatty, 7th grade – Grand Award Winner (Best of Fair); 34 individual winners & Outstanding Sponsoring Teacher – Natalie Hughes n State Science Fair Winners: Zipporah Jones, 8th grade – Excellent Rating; Shayla Cliffman, 8th grade – Superior Rating; Riley Peterson, 8th grade – 1st Place in Category & High Superior Rating n Missouri Chamber Leadership In Practice – Nathan Hardy, Will Secker, and Sam Spaulding, State Top Sophomores n Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – Emma Greathouse and Adam Russell
n Missouri Scholars Top 100 Student in the State Honorable Mention – Austin Martin n Missouri Bright Flight Top 3% in Missouri – Matt Gao and Myles Jackson n Cum Laude, Honor’s Diploma with a GPA of 4.0 or Higher – Matt Gao, Myles Jackson, Kenlee Jonas, Austin Martin, and Matt Roberts n Matthew DeWelt Christian Character Award – Matt Roberts n Local, National, International Mission Projects n Spring River Valley Conference Fine Art Championship – Twelve 1st – 3rd Place Medals & Best of 3-D n Vocal and Instrumental Students – Top Ratings at District and State Competitions in Solos, Ensembles, and Combined Choir; State Qualifiers: Hannah Belk – flute, Grace Knudsen – Saxophone, and Emma Greathouse – piano; Mixed Double Quartet: Hannah Belk, Emma Davison, Willow Jones, Emily Brown, Franklin Buchanan, Myles Jackson, Logan Baker, and Scott Lewis n Drama Department – Individual State: Nyasha Bgoni, 4th Place – Poetry Reading n Drama Department – State Qualifiers - One Act Play: Anna Souder, Zane Leavens, Emma Davison, Jonah Wilcox, Hannah Bagley, Eden Laws, Daniel Estep, Jacob Knudson, and Matthew Hampton n Collegiate Level Athletes: Jonathan Johnson, Track at Missouri Southern State University n High School Soccer – Districts 2nd Place n High School Cross Country State Qualifiers – Scott Lewis n High School Track School Record Breaker – Jonathan Johnson, 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters n High School Golf Individual State Qualifier – Will Secker n Boys High School Track Team Sectional Champions: Caleb Cummins, Jonathan Johnson, Scott Lewis, Jon St. Clair, Kyzer Thiessen, Nathan Hardy, Bennett Satterlee, and Caleb Wicklund n High School Track State Qualifiers – Caleb Cummins, Jonathan Johnson, Scott Lewis, Jon St. Clair, Bennett Satterlee, Caleb Wicklund, Marlee Lett, Taylor Ross, Kylee Lang, Emmy Colin, and Jaira Glaser
Teachers to Span the Globe this Summer Tabitha Davison will be leading a group from her church, Impact Life, to Monjas Jalapas, Guatemala, and will be partnering with Shadow of His Wings Orphanage run by the James Project of Latin America. She will be immersing herself in the lives of the people there, providing food, helping with the orphanage, and encouraging the local missionaries.
Chrissy King, along with members of her church, will be traveling to Kobe, Japan. They will providing encouragement to the missionaries of Mustard Seed Global Fellowship. She will be especially ministering to the missionary wives and assisting in whatever needs they may have, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual. Jeanne Russell will be traveling to Cambodia with Rapha House, a ministry that provides safe houses for girls who have been rescued from human trafficking and hosts prevention programs to keep kids from being trafficked. This will be her second trip. She will be able to visit both Safe Houses, Kid’s Club, the Freedom Salon as well as other programs and businesses doing similar work to what Rapha House is doing in Cambodia.
SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Thursday at 8:00 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-4:00 pm
i SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2017 Many fun summer camps are being offered this year!
Music Technology Tech Sports …something for everyone! For more information and to sign up, contact the Business Office at 417-782-4114 x 223.
BE SURE TO SAVE THESE DATES! August 7
Parent Orientation Night (for parents of incoming 6th graders) 6:30 pm August 8
Middle School Academy (for students last names A-J) 9:00 am-12:00 pm August 9
Middle School Academy (for students last names K-Z) 9:00 am-12:00 pm August 15
Back to School Night August 17
First Day of School
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ECFA ACCREDITED – On November 12, 2012, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announced the accreditation of College
Heights Christian School. Accreditation is based on the ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance, and ethical fundraising. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.
MISSION STATEMENT
CHCS glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL n 4311 E. NEWMAN ROAD n JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64801 n 471-782-4114 n WWW.COLLEGHEIGHTS.ORG