Grace Christian Academy - An Accredited K-12 International School

Wow! We reached $80K! Glory to God! Help us continue to reach our $500K Goal to rebuild the school!

Congratulations to 3rd Grader Haryn!

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Four CNMI students win national America250 honors in 'America's Field Trip' contest

SAIPAN — Four students from the Northern Mariana Islands have been named winners in a national America250 contest that asked young people across the country what America means to them, the CNMI America250 Commission announced Monday.

The commission, together with America250, the national organization charged by Congress with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, announced the 2026 America's Field Trip awardees on June 8. The contest invites students in grades 3 through 12 to reflect on the question, "What does America mean to you?" through original writing or artwork.

The CNMI awardees include two first-place and two second-place winners. The first-place winners are Attina Louresse R., a fourth grader at Sinapalo Elementary School, and Haani B., a 10th grader at Dr. Rita Hocog Inos Junior/Senior High School. The second-place winners are Haryn C., a third grader at Grace Christian Academy, and Lily K., a fifth grader at Mount Carmel School.

"The CNMI is honored to celebrate two first-place and two second-place winners in this year's America's Field Trip contest," said Leo Pangelinan, chair of the CNMI America250 Commission. "This remarkable achievement showcases the talent and promise of our students and highlights the unique perspectives they bring to the national conversation about America's history and future. We are proud to see our youth representing our islands with such distinction."

The commission said the 250 awardees this year hail from 42 states, three U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. First-place awardees will travel on once-in-a-lifetime field trips this summer, and second-place awardees receive a cash award and America250 gear.

The CNMI America250 Commission was established to lead the Northern Mariana Islands in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4, 2026, which the commission said also includes celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Covenant establishing the Commonwealth in political union with the United States.

We thank God for those that are still giving! We have reached $72,000!!! Please share to get the word out!

We appreciate all the families, friends, & alumni who celebrated the graduates tonight!

Special appreciation to Honorable Governor David M. Apatang, Mr. Vinnie Sablan for Lt Governor Dennis Mendiola, Jaden Sanchez for Mayor RB Camacho, & Ms Barbara Sablan from the Office of the Governor, Women’s Affairs Office.

We were incredibly blessed to have Keynote Speaker, School Board Vice Chair Ptr Beatrice Fatialofa, who experienced a full circle moment - she also the spoke at their Kindergarten graduation.

Lastly, congratulations to Valedictorian Beatrice Fabre and Salutatorian Mariana Angeles and to ALL our graduates, led by Homeroom Teacher Mrs. Yobech! We are SO proud of you and excited to see where God leads you.

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Congratulations to our 5th graders, led by Homeroom Teacher Ms. Lexi, on their promotion ceremony last night!

Welcome to middle school! 🎓🦅🙌
📸: Ms Lexi and Ms Cath

We offered to host the graduation ceremony at another venue because of the damages sustained from Supertyphoon Sinlaku.

But our 12th graders already made up their minds to have it in the auditorium. This is where their journey began—for some, as far back as kindergarten—and exactly where they wanted to finish it.

Ou ceremony 🎓✝️ begins at 4:00pm today.

It is truly by God’s provision that we can celebrate our graduating class of 2026. God is SO good!
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Big Goals but we have a BIGGER GOD!

The business office is closed next week June 1-5. We will reopen on June 8 for the summer (federal holidays will be observed).

Congratulations to the Kindergarten class, led by Homeroom Teacher Mrs. Sheryl, on your promotion yesterday! Welcome to 1st Grade, our small but mighty Eagles!🦅