A monthly publication to share school related accomplishments of
students, faculty, staff, & alumni of Prince Avenue Christian School.
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Prince Selected "Best Private School"
in Athens Four Years in a Row
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For the fourth year in a row, Prince Avenue Christian School has been selected as "Best Private School" in the Athens Banner-Herald Community Choice Awards.
Thank you to our Prince community for your support in the nomination and voting process and for sharing with the greater Athens area about the excellence of a Prince education.
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PACS Families Carry Out
the Great Commission in Peru
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During the busy summer months so often filled with family beach trips, days at the pool, summer camps, and lake days, a group of students, parents, grandparents, and faculty/staff from Prince Avenue Christian School embarked on a completely unique journey.
The PACS group joined a ten-day mission trip with Prince Avenue Baptist Church to Pitumarca, Peru and its surrounding villages. The team held daily Bible schools for the local children, participated in door-to-door evangelism, and supported the pastor and staff of Monte Olivar Baptist Church.
The entire team included 38 people, ages 12 to 77. Fourteen of that team had close PACS affiliations including three generations of the Murray family – Caleb (9th) and Nate (7th), their parents Tommy and Cheryl, and their grandparents, Charlie and Wyllis Nell.
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2022 Homecoming Representatives Announced |
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Pictured Left to Right:
Front Row – Ashlyn Smith, Claire Gann, Lily Smith, Kaitlyn Ward,
Ava Orman, Addy Ragle, and Gabi Timms
Back Row – Jack Whalen, Brooks David, Jay Lavender, Ben Cleveland,
Bubba Howard, Josh Britt, Jake Carter, Maddox Drake, and Riley Cartey
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The Prince Avenue Christian School 2022 Homecoming Court has been selected by the high school student body. Representatives are selected based on Christian character with an emphasis on the attributes mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.” Mr. and Miss PACS are selected from the senior court by the junior and senior classes and will be announced during Homecoming festivities. |
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PACS Celebrates New Middle School Building |
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Pictured Left to Right: Lynne Bottoms, Daniel Head, Richard Ricketts,
Tim Luke, Seth Hathaway, Chris Gareau, and Kim Brannon.
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During this year’s open house event, Prince Avenue Christian School parents, students, faculty, and staff gathered for a special prayer of dedication and thanksgiving to God for the blessing of the new middle school building.
In attendance for the dedication was Chris Gareau, Vice President of Grahl Construction, and Tim Luke, Executive Pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
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Prince Holds Annual Honor Society
Induction Ceremony
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Prince Avenue Christian School recently held its Honor Societies Induction Ceremony in which middle and high school students were recognized and honored for their achievements in academics and fine arts. Students completed pledges and were presented with pins and certificates for the National Art Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Beta Club, and National Honor Society. Membership in these prestigious societies is one of the marks of excellence in academics and fine arts at PACS. The program was concluded with the Tri-M Music Honor Society students leading in the school's Alma Mater. |
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Student-Led Morning Announcements
Start the Day at Prince
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Each morning at approximately 8:10 am, two Prince high school student voices are heard over intercoms throughout the Prince Avenue Christian School campus for morning announcements. These students make up the morning announcements team, which includes a total of twenty-eight high school students.
Two members of the team cheerfully share various announcements with the school to start a normal day at Prince of learning and discipleship. Certain announcements change by day, but the ones that remain consistent are the date, the scheduled day (A, B, C, or D), the lunch menu options, a Bible verse, and a student-led prayer.
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Prince Grandparent Calls
the First Play of the Season
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Prince had a fun start to the season home opener for the Varsity Football Season. Prince grandparent Katharyn Richt won "Call the First Play of the Game" at our Spring Gala silent auction.
Katharyn shared her call with her son and PACS Offensive Coordinator Jon Richt. Coach Richt is also a Prince alum, Class of 2008. Thanks for the call, Katharyn!
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Stamey Given Servant’s Heart Award |
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Prince Avenue Christian School recognizes the important role that our competent and qualified staff plays in our school community. Through the support of a generous donor, Prince recognizes one member of the staff each year with the Servant’s Heart Award.
Using an acronym for the word HEART, the recipient of this award is acknowledged for his or her humility, encouragement, authenticity, responsibility, and trustworthiness. This year’s Servant’s Heart Award was given to Kathy Stamey.
Mrs. Stamey began her career at PACS in 2009 as a substitute teacher. By the next school year, she had accepted her current role as Substitute Coordinator and Education Support Service Testing Coordinator. In these roles, Kathy is responsible for ensuring that each classroom or office that needs a substitute is covered with qualified personnel and lesson plans. In the Learning Center, she schedules and proctors tests for those students receiving testing services.
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Founder of Barnabas Program
Encourages Student Mentors
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Anne Barron Tufts (class of 2009) pictured center (wearing pale blue)
with the 2022-2023 Barnabas mentors.
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The Prince Avenue Christian School Barnabas program provides a platform by which high school mentors develop and maintain meaningful relationships with lower school students. Barnabas mentors recently completed training in which they were encouraged and challenged by teachers, administrators, and parents in preparation for the new school year. One highlight of the day was a special visit from Barnabas founder and alumna Anne Barron Tufts (class of 2009). |
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View & Download PACS Pictures on SmugMug |
Pictures of school events taken by the PACS
Marketing Department can be viewed & downloaded
for free at the school's SmugMug account.
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Prince Avenue Christian School’s mission is to partner with Christian families
to provide scripturally based discipleship while pursuing excellence
in academics, fine arts, and athletics from a biblical worldview.
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