Fifty years ago… Cottage Hill Baptist School began with Cottage Hill Baptist Church members becoming aware our city needed a Christian institution to teach its young people the saving grace of Christ.

In 1959, a committee of CHBC church members was formed to study the possibility of the church starting a school. At the time, the Mobile County Public School System was experiencing overcrowding and financial difficulties. On Wednesday, December 14, 1960 the committee unanimously voted to form a grade school.

On September 7, 1961, Cottage Hill Baptist School opened its doors of education for the first time. The first two teachers were Mrs. Mary Waite, who taught first grade, and Mrs. Balzi, who taught the Kindergarten class. Most parents today would be jealous of the first tuition, which was fifteen dollars a month for Kindergarten, twenty dollars a month for Grade School, and a ten dollar registration fee. The school also provided all of the supplies.

Every year CHBS grew and added more and more grades. On Nov. 15, 1997, the ground was broken for a new high school. In the 1999-2000 school year it was completed and the high school students were moved to the new campus.

Fifty years later, CHCA is still going strong and  continuing to teach students about Christ. What once began as a glimpse of a vision has now become a reality for more than 500 current students and many more former students. By CHCA student, Caitlin Harbin

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Basketball Teams:

CHCA Summer Varsity Boys Basketball Roster 2012
Tyler Bridges - Senior
Eric Carbo - Junior
Joseph Hii - Senior
Justen Kinder - Junior
Jonathan Johnson - Senior
Josh Lemley - Junior
Tyler Karlstad - Senior
Brandon Mosley - Junior
Quinton Reese - Junior
Jack Tardibuono - Sophomore
Matthew Scelsi - Junior
Chris Wright - Sophomore

CHCA Summer Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Roster 2012
Jonathan Farrish - Sophomore
Christian Murray - Freshman
Cody Ramer - Sophomore
Tyler Bennett - Freshman
Rich Surgenor - Sophomore
Ben Bolton - Freshman
Christian Thompson - Sophomore
Mason Graves - Freshman
Will Warren - Sophomore
David Hii - Freshman
Evan Bedwell - Freshman
Corbin Stauter - Freshman

CHCA Summer Freshman Boy's Basketball Roster 2012
Conner Allred - Freshman
Gavin Cooley - Freshman
Jordan Allred - Freshman
Matthew Landry - Freshman
Dalton Biggs - Freshman
Jaxson Price - Freshman
Braden Cockrell - Freshman

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Lady Warriors Teams:

Lady Warriors Summer Basketball Rosters:

Varsity:
Jana Hendrix
Rachael Howell
Erin McLaughlin
Olivia Todd
Hannah Wentland
Victoria Woodruff
Anna Kennedy
Destiny Samuels
Victoria Morris

Junior Varsity:
Madison Ard
Elizabeth Noland
Carleigh Parks
Paige Alley
Rachel Campbell
Krista England
Tatyanna Harris
Kelsey Hornsby
Chloe Wentland
Caroline Franklin
Victoria Reese
Lettie Warren
Rhea Warren

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Middle School Volleyball Team:
Catherine Bryson, Caitlyn Crockett, Mary Kathryn Dalton, Rachel Fleck, Caroline Franklin, Kayla Hardy, Olivia Moore, Brooklin Thompson, Lettie Warren, Rhea Warren, Lanna Young

Monday, May 21
1st Period Exam 8:00-9:10am
2nd Period Exam 9:20-10:30am
Regular Class 3rd-7th Periods

Tuesday, May 22
Regular Class 1st and 2nd Periods
3rd Period Exam 9:20-10:30am
4th Period Exam 10:35-11:40am
Regular 5th-7th Periods

Wednesday, May 23
Chapel
5th Period Exam 9:30-10:40am
1st period class

Thursday, May 24
6th Period Exam 8:00-9:15am
7th Period Exam 9:30-10:45am
End of Year Party

Monday, May 21
Senior Exams
Regular School Day for Freshman– Juniors
Junior Launch at 12:20pm
Dismiss at 2:30pm

Tuesday, May 22
6th Period Exam 10:35-12:00
7th Period Exam 1:05-2:30pm
Regular Class 1st– 3rd Periods
Senior Exams
Locker Cleanouts

Wednesday, May 23
4th Period Exam 7:55-9:25am
5th Period Exam 9:55-11:25am
Dismiss at 11:25am
Junior Drape/ Tux Pictures– by appointment at school

Thursday, May 24
2nd Period Exam 7:55-9:25am
3rd Period Exam 9:55-11:25am
Dismiss at 11:25am
12:00-3:00pm Textbook Buy Back in Film Room - Must have invoice
1:00pm Mandatory Graduation Practice

Friday, May 25
1st Period Exam 7:30-9:00am
Dismiss at 9:00am
9:30-11:00am Textbook Buy Back in Film Room– Must have invoice

Senior Calendar of Activities

May 16
*Honors Day Chapel
Seniors wear graduation clothes (see below)
Following chapel, seniors may leave for their final off campus
privilege – breakfast.  Students must return by 11:30 for 5th period.

May 18
Senior Parade - 7:00 AM   Meet at the corner of Creekwood and Bradshire Drs.              
*NEW* - Senior Send-Off Breakfast 7:30 AM Dining Hall
Students may wear colors of the college they will be attending, preferably a college shirt and jeans. Students will be dismissed following breakfast, announcements, and distribution of caps and gowns.

May 21 & 22
Exams - See each teacher for schedule.
Students who are exempt are not required to attend school. Students who take exams must wear complete school uniforms.                   

May 24
 *Graduation practice   1:00 PM CHBC W.C. 

May 25 
*Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM CHBC Worship Ctr
Pictures at 6:00 PM
Line-up in the foyer by 6:30 PM
Wear cap & gown – tassel on the right side of cap.
After the ceremony, you may keep the cap and gown – they do not need to be returned.

GRADUATION CLOTHES  -
These clothes are worn for Honors Day and under the graduation gown for the graduation ceremony.

Girls –       
white dress - no strapless, no halter, no one shoulder –with adequate lining
white heels  - no flip flops or flat sandals
Boys –       
black pants, & white dress shirt w/ dark tie
black socks, black dress shoes – no flip flops

* Required attendance                

Click for .pdf of calendar

There are current employment opportunities at CHCA. Click for details.

Attention all rising Seniors! It's your first activity to begin your upcoming senior year. On Wednesday, May 23 from 1:00-3:00pm, a photographer will be on campus to take your tux and drape senior pictures. There is a $20 sitting fee and you can sign up for a portrait time in the school office. For questions, see Mrs. Rutledge.

Uniforms purchased during the week of May 21-26 from Zoghby's Uniforms will receive 10% off.

CHCA has yet, another track athlete that was honored, by Mobile Optimist Club! Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the Admiral Semmes Hotel, Colby Verdin was honored for his performance at Sectionals, where he received 2nd place in Pole Vault, 2nd place in the 800m run, 1st place in the 1600m run and 2nd place in the 3200m run. Colby has had an outstanding track season thus far and we are looking forward to the great things he will do in state this weekend!

Also, on Thursday, April 26, Hamilton Holberg, a senior, was honored by the Mobile Optimist Club for throwing Javelin, at the Lyon Newell meet. We are so proud of Hamilton and all his accomplishments in track and field, and he has been a major asset to CHCA's Track and Field team. We are looking forward to his performance, as well as the rest of the team, at sectionals! Go Warriors!! By CHCA student, Mary Richardson

This past Tuesday, at the church campus, all of our middle school athletes gathered together to celebrate their seasons! The banquet was a great way for all of our athletes to get together at the end of their seasons and look forward to the upcoming sports!

A few students on each team received a special award. For the Middle School Volleyball team, Alex Berwick was deemed most improved, Rachel Campbell was given the leadership award, and Huntir Bass received the Christian character award. On the Middle School Girls Basketball team, most improved was awarded to Caroline Franklin, the MVP is Rachel Campbell, and Victoria Reese received the Christian character award.

For our Middle School Boys Basketball, most improved is Evan Bedwell, the MVP for this season is Ben Bolton, and Matthew Landry was awarded with the best Christian character. Our Boys Middle School Baseball MVP for this year is Zac Stokes, and the player with the most Christian character is Stephen Fortner. And finally, our Middle School Football most valuable player for this season is Dalton Biggs, the most valuable offensive player is Mason Graves, and Dylan Dement was given the Christian character award!

The Pee Wee Football and Cheerleaders were also recognized at the event along with the Middle School football team. Everyone had a wonderful time and we can not wait until our Warriors get back in their seasons to add to these successes. By CHCA student, Abby Jett

MAY 29 - 31
Location:  Redeemer Lutheran Church
200 South Section St., Fairhope

JUNE 6 - 8
Location: McGill-Toolen High School
1501 Old Shell Rd., Mobile

ACT Camp Letter
ACT Camp Flyer
ACT Camp Registration Form

The CHCA Drama Department presented "Annie Jr.," a dinner theatre event on Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27. The event included dinner and the show. Click to watch a slideshow of Annie jr.

Cast:
Annie - Madison Parnell
Oliver Warbucks - Caitlyn Crockett
Grace  Farrell - Hannah McDaniel
Miss Hannigan - Kristen MacQueen
Molly - Jasmine Vo
Pepper - Olivia Moore
Duffy - Mia Lawrence
Kate - Taylor Card
Tessie - Catherine Bryson
July - Kayla Hardy
Additional Orphans: Laura Kate Tharp, Rebecca Smith and Chloe Tompkins
Sandy - Kahlen Hughes
Lt. Ward - Caroline Franklin
Lily St. Regis - Emma Newell
Rooster Hannigan - Rhea Warren
Bundles McCloskey - Jillian Poirioux
Apple Seller - Angela Jordan
Dog Catcher - Alan Munyon
Bert Healy - Alan Munyon
Drake - Jarren mason
Cecille - Hannah Green
Annette - Reilly Surgenor
Mrs. Greer - Ruth Bealle
Mrs. Pugh - Kelsey Grizzle
Sound Effects Man - Gene Hicks
President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Jay Moore
Star-To-Be - Emily LaForce
Radio Announcer - Blake Grizzle
Master of Ceremonies - Gene Howard
Jr. Master of Ceremonies - Davis Tharp
Backstage Directors - Angela Jordan, Jarren Mason, Alan Munyon, Kelsie Grizzle
Jr. Producers - Kayla Hardy and Caroline Franklin
Producer - Susan Sanders

The school calendar for the 2012-2013 school year has been released. Click to view.

This year, Cottage Hill Christian Academy will celebrate its 50th anniversary year! Founded in 1961, our school has grown because of the tremendous support from the families and friends of Cottage Hill Christian Academy. What a milestone!

We all know that a private school education comes with a cost. We know that our parents carefully count the cost before making a final decision each year. This is why Cottage Hill Christian Academy is so committed to using each tuition dollar wisely, investing each one carefully into the educational experience of your child.
The challenge for the teachers and administration comes when we have other needs that are not covered by current tuition funding. Needs such as providing new technology for teachers and staff, purchasing new science lab tables, purchasing colorful, modern playground equipment, and helping our families with tuition when jobs are lost and family finances make it impossible for children to remain at our school. These needs cause our budget to go beyond the tuition income, as with all private schools. I am committed to developing the school to support our ability to provide these programs and needs, but I really need your help.

Will you prayerfully consider a beginning-of-year contribution to Cottage Hill Christian Academy? Your tax-deductible gift is a gift to our students...helping to subsidize their education with your expression of love straight from the body of Christ. Your gift, large or small, will help us this year and will be greatly appreciated by every member of our staff. You can give online, or if you would like to discuss giving to one of our planned projects, please call me for an appointment at 634-2513 or call our new Director of Development, Ms. Ruth Bealle at the same number. We would consider it a privilege to meet with you to discuss how you can be a part of the future God is providing at Cottage Hill Christian Academy.

Thank you for your continued support of our students. Please remember to support us in prayer every single day. Let's work together to make 2011-12, our 50th anniversary year, the best school year ever! The students thank you, the teachers thank you, and so do I!

Jim McMillan
Head of School


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