Upper Wing - December 20, 2025

Merry Christmas from WCA

A Note from Mr. Barkman

Dear WCA families,

In some ways it feels like a lifetime ago that we were having our Upper School Orientation Night back in August. In other ways, it feels like just yesterday. Regardless of how the semester has gone for you and your family, I’m grateful for each of you. Thank you for making WCA such a great place to learn, work, and rub shoulders with amazing people. Thank you for your part in making this more than just a school - you have helped to make it a loving community.

As we enter a well-deserved Christmas holiday break, my prayer for each of you is that you will find rest for your souls. The baby of Bethlehem, born in a manger, is the Savior of the world. During His adult ministry He told us, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

May the Lord be gracious to you and bless you this Christmas, may you find meaningful time with your family, and may you find rest for your soul.

Merry Christmas!

Gregory A. Barkman

Upperschool Principal

Weddington Christian Academy

School Lunch Increase

Effective Tuesday, January 6, the cost of WCA school lunch will increase to $6.50.

Thank you for your understanding.

Enrollment for 2026-27

Now Open for Current WCA Students

On Monday, December 1, enrollment opened for our current WCA students. All parents should have received an email with information on how to re-enroll their students. Enrollment for WCA siblings, WCP students, and WMC members will begin on January 5, and applications for the community will open on January 12.

Christmas Break (No School) - December 22 - January 2
Teacher Workday (No School) - Monday, January 5
First Day of Third Quarter - Tuesday, January 6
Report Cards Home - Wednesday, January 7
PTF Meeting - Tuesday, January 13
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) - Monday, January 19
Hawk Heroes Breakfast (JK-8th & EC) - Friday, January 30

Click HERE for a full calendar of Upper School Extracurriculars.

For volunteer opportunities, check out the WCA PTF Facebook page or click below:

Basketball Concessions - Click HERE

Basketball Volunteers - Click HERE

Staff Breakfast (1/15) - Click HERE

WCA PTF wishes all of our parents a very Merry Christmas!

Our first PTF meeting of second semester will take place on Tuesday, January 13 after carpool in the WCA MPR.

Christmas at Weddington

Join us this December to celebrate Christmas at Weddington. Invite a friend, bring your family, and explore our worship services, special events, concerts, and more as we celebrate the season and grow together in faith. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." (Isaiah 9:6)⠀

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Visit ChristmasatWeddington.org to explore all our Christmas events and opportunities. ⠀

Coach's Notes

Your Hawks are heading into Christmas Break on a high note! All three teams won on Tuesday, with the Middle School defeating Marvin Academy and the High School defeating The British International School. Both Middle School teams now find themselves ranked first in the conference, while the High School has pulled within one game of .500, finishing 2025 on a winning streak.

Be sure to come out and support your Hawks in the new year as all three teams look to finish the season strong.

Follow @wcahawksathletics and @wca_hawkshoops on Instagram for all the latest updates, highlights, and action!

For questions or more details, contact Coach Sanders at jsanders@wcahawks.org.

Go Hawks!

For information on Lower School, check out Hawk Talk on the WCA website.