Dear WCA families,
We are excited to introduce you to WCA's new High School Principal and our new Upper School Office Administrator for middle and high school grades!
Mr. Greg Barkman
High School Principal
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Greg Barkman has been involved in education, as either a teacher or an administrator, since 1993. His teaching experience includes public, Christian, and international schools, and has been focused primarily on middle and high school. His 12 years teaching in the U.S. include Cochrane Middle School in Mecklenburg County, Northeast Atlanta Christian School in Georgia, Fayetteville Christian School in North Carolina, and most recently, Buford High School in South Carolina.
Mr. Barkman’s administrative experience comes from 16 years serving overseas in a Christian international school, where he held various positions, including Upper School Vice Principal, Upper School Principal, Lower School Principal, and Head of School. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Bryan College and a Master's Degree in Education from Columbia International University.
Over half of Mr. Barkman’s life was spent overseas, growing up in Peru and later serving with his family in education in Papua New Guinea. He has been married to Chrissy Barkman (WCA Exceptional Children Program) for nearly 33 years, and they have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and one grandchild. He enjoys warm weather, outdoor activity, watching sports, learning, and deep conversations.
Mr. Barkman says, "I am very excited about joining the WCA team to serve staff, students, and families. I look forward to God's amazing plans for Weddington Christian Academy in the months and years to come."
Mrs. Mary Beth Roth
Upper School Office Administrator
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Mary Beth Roth is excited to join the WCA staff as the Upper School Office Administrator. Mrs. Roth has been a follower of Christ since 1984, a mom since 1998, and an active part of the WCA family since 2016. She has volunteered with WCA's athletic department, prayer team, the PTF Executive Board, and WCA's high school exploration committee. Two of her children attended WCA, and her family attends Weddington Methodist Church.
In her spare time, Mrs. Roth loves to read and watch historical dramas on TV. She and her husband Jason are UNC Tar Heels (born and bred), and they volunteer together with WMC's Scouts BSA Troop 120. Mrs. Roth is looking forward to investing in the future of WCA students!
Mr. Barkman and Mrs. Roth are wonderful additions to our WCA staff. God continues to bless and provide for WCA as we grow and expand. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Barkman and Mrs. Roth to WCA!
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HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE FOR 2025-26
WCA families,
You are invited to WCA High School Open House on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30pm. WCA is currently enrolling rising ninth and tenth graders.
Come meet Mr. Barkman, our new High School Principal!
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Mark Your Calendar
Jan 20 | No School - MLK Day
Jan 23 | High School Open House, 6:30pm
Jan 31 | Hawk Heroes Breakfast, 7:30am
Looking Ahead
Feb 4 | PTF, 8:30am, WCA (ES & MS)
Feb 7 | NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Due to set-up for Night to Shine
Feb 7 | WMC hosts Night to Shine at WCA
Feb 8 | HS PTF, 8:30am, WCA (9th)
Feb 10-14 | WCA Teacher Appreciation Week
Feb 10-12 | 8th Grade Trip to Savannah, GA
Feb 17 | Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL
Feb 28 | Family Bingo Night
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SUBSCRIBE TO EVENTS CALENDAR
Families can subscribe to the WCA Calendar from the website.
- Click on Calendar icon (below the Support WCA tab).
- Click on the Calendar icon (beside the printer icon).
- Choose the type of calendar subscription you prefer (Google, Apple, Outlook).
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*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS! ***
Re-enrollment is now open for WCA,
WMC, WCP, and the public.
Information can be found at www.weddingtonchristianacademy.org.
Questions can be directed to wca@wcahawks.org.
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RSVP'S ARE APPRECIATED
FOR THE HAWKS HEROES BREAKFAST
No cost to attend.
WCA students may bring one guest as their Hawks Hero.
A hearty breakfast will be served by WMC's mens group.
There is no charge for the breakfast.
***Two drawings will be held to give $1,000 each for tuition!***
Names of all students who have enrolled for the 2025-26 school year
will be entered into the drawings.
One drawing will be held for Elementary students enrolled for 2025-26.
A second drawing will be held for EC, Middle School,and High School students who are enrolled for the 2025-26 school year.
Please RSVP if your child will attend.
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RUNNING CLUBS!
SEEKERS IN SNEAKERS
3rd-5th Co-Ed
HANK'S RUNNERS
6th-9th Co-Ed
Mondays beginning Feb 10
3:00-4:15
For details, see the registration page.
For additional information, please contact Linda Hastings.
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6th graders:
What goals do you have for making improvements
in the second semester?
- Respect teachers.
- Win our basketball championship.
- Get a strong start academically.
- Practice more at my sports - on my own - to be better.
- Listening.
- Do well in Math Olympics.
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Jan 23: High School informational meeting, 7:00pm
Jan 31: Hawk Heroes Breakfast, 7:30am
January's service project: Homework Helpers (details soon)
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PTF MEETINGS
JK-8th GRADES
Our next meeting is
Tuesday, Feb 4, at 8:30am
Location: WCA
Please plan to join us!
PTF meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 8:30am.
Location: WCA
Questions about PTF? Please contact parent Nicole Simoneaux.
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HIGH SCHOOL PTF
The next HS PTF meeting is Thu, Feb 6, at 8:30am.
Location: WCA
Questions about HS PTF? Please contact parent Kimberly Dreyfus.
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Weddington Methodist Church Youth Group invites middle school students to join them for their retreat!
Students do not need to attend WMC to be part of WMC Youth.
Registration fills quickly!
For details, click on the link below. Select the Retreat tab.
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WCA's basketball teams are preparing for their final games on January 21st as they look ahead to play-offs and the Championship games. The girls are undefeated! Let's go, Hawks!
Tue, Jan 21 HOME vs Marvin Academy
4:15 Girls game
5:30 Boys game
Tournament Games
Tue, Jan 28 First round of tournament 4:15 & 5:30 Location TBD
Thu, Jan 30 Semi-Finals 4:15 & 5:30 Location TBD
Tue, Feb 4 Championship 4:15 & 5:30 Location TBD
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Weddington Methodist Church
Events and Ministries
for Families and Youth
For more information,
please visit WMC's website.
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WE'RE PROUD OF
OUR WCA HAWKS!
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