Schools

May 11, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) juniors Lucie Epema, daughter of Dr. John and Stacy Epema, Charli Hinton, daughter of Gary and Kristi Hinton, Violet Newcomer, daughter of Mark and Haley Newcomer, Abigail Shanahan, daughter of Michele Shanahan and Tom Shanahan,…

May 11, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce Rotary scholarships received by seniors. The scholarships are $1,000 per year for two years to be used at the Metropolitan Community Colleges. Josie Gamber is the recipient of the Rotary Club…

May 4, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that three secondary students were nominated for Starlight Theatre’s Blue Star Awards for the SCA musical theatre production of “Brigadoon.” Starlight’s annual Blue Star Awards recognize achievement and excellence in musical…

May 4, 2024 The Lee’s Summit West Black Student Union hosted a forum on the impact of gun violence in our communities. Speakers included Trauma surgeon Dr. Andrew O. Benedict of Saint Luke’s Health System and Joesph Loudon of Jackson County COMBAT.…

May 4, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) fifth grade students recently brought a taste of Europe to Lee’s Summit as they hosted the annual European Fair. The event provides a fun and interactive way for SCA elementary students to explore European culture…

May 4, 2024 The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has named Sheena Boyd, Production Staff Professional for Cedar Creek Elementary School, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the Mountain Plains region Employee of the Year. The award recognizes the valuable contribution of school…

May 4, 2024 Ryan Crider, vice president of instruction and student services at Metropolitan Community College-Longview in Lee’s Summit, will become the campus’ president this August, pending Board of Trustees approval. He will succeed Kathrine Swanson, who is retiring from the College.…

May 4, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Teacher of the Year. SCA named second grade teacher Ms. Julie Ray as the SCA 2024 Teacher of the Year during a school-wide assembly this week. Parents, students, and…

April 27, 2024 By Rich StrattonAssistant Director of Public Relations Amid the sea of graduates preparing to receive degrees at Cedarville University stand four young men committed to defending freedom. Thaddeus Krueger, Matthew Crum, Brent Whitley, and John Thomson are on their…