The recent article, Australia’s Audacious Social Media Ban Is Almost Here, highlights the impact of intentionally limiting social media use for children prior to age 16 and the encouraging outcomes that can follow. When screen-based entertainment is reduced, families often see children naturally turn toward other meaningful activities. In recent months, booksellers have reported increased…
One of the distinctives of a Classical Christian education is the belief that learning is not meant to be fragmented. In today’s world, subjects are often treated as disconnected categories, but at Covenant we want students to see that all truth is unified because it comes from the same Author. When the Scriptures are placed…
One of the greatest blessings of a Classical Christian education is the opportunity to build something lasting in the hearts and minds of our students. In a world filled with shifting opinions and competing voices, our children need more than information, students need a foundation. We believe that foundation must be rooted in biblical truth.…
With insights from classical Christian educator Matt Whitling Parenting trends shift with the culture, and one of the strongest voices in today’s landscape is the movement known as gentle parenting. While its desire for kindness and emotional awareness is admirable, many of its assumptions are rooted in a child-centered philosophy that does not align with…
There’s an old proverb that says, “A society grows great when old men plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.” On Grandpals Day 2025, this quote hung in the air as we welcomed 175 Grandparents and Great Grandparents to our campus. We were reminded that Covenant is a sturdy Oak Tree, planted almost…
At Covenant Christian School, we are committed not only to academic excellence but also to nurturing the hearts and minds of our students. A key aspect of this is teaching them to persevere through challenges, understanding that struggles are a part of life and a pathway to growth. As Keith McCurdy reminds us in Strength through…
In recent years, the focus in education has increasingly shifted toward STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—as essential fields of study for preparing students for the modern workforce. While these disciplines are important, we view them through a different lens. We are not opposed to these fields. STEM subjects provide incredible tools for investigating creation and…
In a delightful fusion of tradition, literature, and music, Winter Protocol for 9th-12th grade students was an event celebrating the Scottish poet Robert Burns, including an evening of camaraderie, cultural appreciation, and intellectual enrichment known as The Burns’ Supper. Held in honor of Burns’ birthday on January 25th, the event is suggested to take place…
“Why do I need to know this?” “When am I ever going to use this?” Damian Haarhoff proposes these questions have echoed often in working with students in his article “Why Study Mathematics?” You can read the entire article HERE. Here is a brief summary of part I of the article that I shared…
Mrs. Elaine Milsark is a 5th grade teacher at Covenant Christian School. What makes a great teacher? “You have to have a love for your students…” Elaine Milsark, a veteran educator with a career spanning 40 years, two states, various educational models, every single grade imaginable, and just about every position within a school, “That’s…
Greetings Covenant Lions! Summer is in full swing. I hope you are delighting in these long warm da ys of sun, sand, friends, and fun. Summer is one of my favorite seasons. It is a time to relax, re-energize, and ponder. It is a time to slow down and focus on our loved ones…
The Battle is Real. We have a fight on our hands right now. Can we say this?: “We are developing spiritual and cultural fighters through classical Christian education.” I am substituting the word “fighters” for “leaders” in our school mission statement.. We are realizing more and more that we need to raise our children to…
I’m definitely not the first person to ever compare sin to weeds in a garden. But putting a fresh take on an old analogy is never a bad idea. However, instead of just comparing sins to weeds, I want to go a step further and compare the different levels of our sin to the different…
The Christian Athlete There are many athletes who are concerned with looking good, being popular, or winning the most prizes, but that should not be the focus of the Christian athlete. His focus should be eternal. The main goal of the Christian athlete is not to win but to glorify God in all he…
After the year we have all endured, it is wonderful to focus on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, this Easter season. Just around this time last year, Covid struck the world. As we begin to see light at the end of the tunnel with this pandemic, we can fix our eyes on Jesus and…
During Lent, we pause and reflect and much of the focus is on Jesus, the cross, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and we rejoice with Easter. But, Pontius Pilate is a compelling character who played a pivotal role in the most significant 24 hours of world history. We know Pilate was governor of Judea. He was…
I recently watched a webinar about Embracing Rest with Brian Williams from Circe Institute about “Finding and Embracing Rest.” In the seasons we are currently living in, I believe it is important to find and embrace true rest. As families and as parents, we are in exhausting days. Negotiating through the implications of a pandemic…
“Tears are falling, hearts are breaking How we need to hear from God You’ve been promised, we’ve been waiting Welcome Holy Child” Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament. He was the last prophet provided for God’s people before the coming of Christ. Malachi spoke of love and redemption as well as judgement…
I don’t know about you, but Christmas music is usually one of the first things I sneak in November and the last thing I give up in January. It is such a joy to hear the truths of Christ’s birth story sung over my heart again and again this time of year. We’ve curated a…
“They say ‘Peace, peace, but there is no peace.” Jeremiah 6:14 is on to something with this line. Although the context of this verse is rooted in a serious time in Israel’s history, many of us cannot help but hear this mantra in our heads as we scurry around the entire month of December. I…