Front Row: Milo Pittman, Cash Coley, Cooper Sparks, Weston Williams Back Row: Ramsey Bryant, Nettaley Coursey, Hudson Hughes, Everly Dykes, Rush Payne, Maddox Joiner, Cooper Riner

Robert Toombs Christian Academy's K4 class had their end of year program on Thursday, May 18th in the RTCA gymnasium. This year's program was 'Down on the Farm' and students were dressed in their overalls, boots, and farm hats. K4 students Weston Williams, Cash Coley, Cooper Riner, and Rush Payne began the program by leading the Pledges to the American Flag, Christian Flag, and the Bible. Nettaley Coursey, Hudson Hughes, and Everly Dykes then led the Welcome Poem followed by the class singing "Join us on the Farm" by Kidspring. Maddox Joiner and Cash Coley then talked about farm animals followed by Cooper Riner, Cooper Sparks and Rush Payne leading the class singing "I Know A Chicken" by Laurie Berkner Band. Cooper Riner and Ramsey Bryant then spoke about sheep and recited Psalm 23:1 followed by Nettaley Coursey and Maddox Joiner singing "I Wanna be a Sheep" by Justin Graves Band. Weston Williams and Cooper Sparks recited the Purple Cow Poem followed by Milo Pittman and Cash Coley giving their thoughts about being a farmer.Rush Payne and Milo Pittman then gave their thoughts about mud followed by Ramsey Bryant and Everly Dykes leading the class singing "I Love Mud" by Rick Charette. Maddox Joiner, Cooper Sparks, and Hudson Hughes then gave their thoughts about pigs followed by Hudson Hughes and WEston Williams jamming out to "The Three Little Pigs Blues" by Greg and Steve. Nettaley Coursey, Milo Pittman, Ramsey Bryant, and Everly Dykes said one final goodbye to friends and family who attended. The K4 class then sang "It's Been A Good Year" to close out the program. Mrs. Beth NeSmith then presented each student with their preschool certificates. 

Head of School, Travis Absher, takes a picture with Kindergartener Jaxson Varnes with her certificate.

Robert Toombs Christian Academy held its Kindergarten graduation in the RTCA gymnasium on Thursday, May 18th. Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Lisa Bishop, welcomed friends and family and introduced this year's program, "The Fruits of the Spirit." Kindergartener Paisley Coursey opened the graduation with a prayer followed by Lincoln Towns, Autumn Sanford, and Hoke Lord leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Christian Flag, and the Bible. Students then recited Bible verses regarding the different fruits of the spirit: love, you, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Students also sang several songs throughout the program followed by a slideshow before receiving their diplomas. Kindergarten teachers, Sheila Raiford and Lisa Bishop, presented the diplomas to the students then took a picture with the Head of School, Travis Absher. Kindergartener Brooks Wilkinson then closed the program in prayer. 

 

Robert Toombs Christian Academy held its annual Elementary Honors Day program on May 18th in the RTCA gymnasium. Awards are as follows:

Spelling Bee Participants: 

4th Grade: Talon Boyd Lila Garrett Easton Coley Mason Bowman Noah Macker

5th Grade: Cooper Hardman Rachel Meek George Smith Jesse Clifton Emma Kennedy

WinShape Scholarships: Emma Kate Palma and Carson McClendon

Yumion Writing Contest: Dakota Register

RTCA's Students of the Month:

August:  Paisley Coursey (K5) Sept:  Sydney Black (K5) Oct: Hadden Barnett (1st) Nov:  Thom Vendl (1st) Dec: Kennedy Goggans (1st) Jan: Ella Hernandez (K5) Feb: Case Calhoun (1st) March : Sadie Osbourne (K5) April: Alejandro Paez (5th) May: Jaxson Beau Varnes (K5)

Good Citizenship Awards: 5th Grade: Emma Kate Palma and Emma Kennedy 4th Grade: Jace Hobbs and Brooke Owens 3rd Grade: Makayla Coley and Sawyer Faircloth 2nd Grade: Mason O’Neal and Knox Smith

Perfect Attendance: Tucker Absher, Luke Hopkins, and Kennedy McIntyre

Yearly Headmaster's List:

5th Grade:

1. Joel Hussey
2. Emma Kennedy
3. George Smith

4th Grade:

1. Mason Bowman
2. Talon Boyd
3. Noah Macker
4. Kylar Riner
5. Rylann Singleton

3rd Grade

1. Tilly Baker
2. Luke Connor
3. Sawyer Faircloth
4. Luke Hopkins
5. Dallas Montfort
6. Easton Moore
7. Tatem Pittman
8. Annie Thompson

2nd Grade

1. Brynn Baker
2. Mason O’Neal
3. Sophia Pye
4. Emery Macker
5. Knox Smith
6. Romeo Paez
7. John Martinez
8. Cameron Alvarez
9. Emma Phillips

 

 

Yearly Honor Roll:

5th Grade:

1. Tucker Absher
2. Logan Coley
3. Elin Haygood
4. Bentleigh Lockley
5. Alejandro Paez
6. Emma Kate Palma
7. Eli Sanford
8. Faith Smith
9. Jesse Clifton
10. Cooper Hardman
11. Ean Macker
12. Rachel Meek
13. Dakota Register
14. John Smith
15. Hudson Wheeler

4th Grade:

1. Eason Coley
2. Rachel Dowd
3. Aidyn Hicks
4. Brooke Owens
5. Anneston Samples
6. Emmerson Smith
7. Vadyn Walker
8. Lila Garrett
9. Jace Hobbs

3rd Grade:

1. Makayla Coley
2. Kennedy McIntyre
3. Carson McClendon
4. Case Samples
5. Kinsley Thomas

2nd Grade

1. Lakelynn Johnson
2. Collin Dunham
3. Mya Morris
4. Timber Morris
5. Tessa Smith
6. Bryleigh Bailey
7. Braelyn Thomas
8. Lily Cole

 

 

Academic Subject Awards:

5th Grade Highest Average in Mathematics: Joel Hussey

 

 

5th Grade Highest Average Science:

• Tucker Absher
• Logan Coley
• Elin Haygood
• Emma Kate Palma
• George Smith
• John Smith
• Jesse Clifton
• Cooper Hardman
• Emma Kennedy
• Rachel Meek
• Dakota Register

 

 

5th Grade Highest Average in Social Studies:

• Elin Haygood
• Cooper Hardman
• Joel Hussey

 

 

5th Grade Highest Average in Language Arts and Spelling:

• Cooper Hardman

 

 

5th Grade Highest Average in Reading:

• Cooper Hardman

 

 

4th Grade Highest Average in Mathematics:

• Talon Boyd and Kylar Riner (tie)

 

 

4th Grade Highest Average Science:

• Talon Boyd and Easton Coley

 

 

4th Grade Highest Average in Social Studies:

• Talon Boyd
• Kylar Riner
• Rylann Singleton

 

 

4th Grade Highest Average in Language Arts and Spelling:

• Talon Boyd

 

 

4th Grade Highest Average in Reading:

• Talon Boyd

 

 

3rd Grade Highest Average in Mathematics:

• Tilly Baker

 

 

3rd Grade Highest Average Science:

• Tilly Baker and Tatem Pittman (tie)

 

 

3rd Grade Highest Average in Social Studies: 

• Tatem Pittman

 

 

3rd Grade Highest Average in Language Arts and Spelling: 

• Tilly Baker
• Luke Hopkins
• Easton Moore
• Tatem Pittman

 

 

3rd Grade Highest Average in Reading:

• Tilly Baker

 

 

2nd Grade Highest Average in Mathematics:  

• Sophia Pye
• John Martinez
• Cameron Alvarez

 

 

2nd Grade Highest Average in Science: 

• Cameron Alvarez
• John Martinez
• Romeo Paez
• Brynn Baker

 

 

2nd Grade Highest Average in Social Studies: 

• Sofia Pye

 

 

2nd Grade Highest Average in Language Arts and Spelling: 

• Emma Phillips

 

 

2nd Grade Highest Average in Reading:

• John Martinez
• Emma Phillips
• Sophia Pye

 

 

Highest Academic Average and Second Highest Academic Awards:

 

5th Grade

Second Highest Overall Average - Emma Kennedy

Highest Overall Average - Cooper Hardman and Joel Hussey (tie) 

 

4th Grade

Second Highest Overall Average - Kylar Riner and Rylann Singleton

Highest Overall Average - Talon Boyd

 

3rd Grade

Second Highest Overall Average - Tatem Pittman

Highest Overall Average - Tilly Baker

2nd Grade

Second Highest Overall Average - Emma Phillips

Highest Overall Average - Sophia Pye

Teacher of the Year Award - Beth NeSmith