Byne Christian School

🍎 Meet Our Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Vickie Knuckles, our 1st–12th Grade Theatre Arts teacher for the 2026–2027 school year!

📖 Life Verse:

❤️ Why I Love Teaching:
I love seeing students come alive and discover the joy of performing on stage through the art of theatre. Watching their confidence grow as they embrace their creativity and share their talents is one of the great joys of teaching.

🎉 Fun Fact:
I love watching The Andy Griffith Show!

☕ Favorite Treat:
Chocolate—no nuts, please!

🙏 Prayer for My Students This Year:
My prayer is that my students will discover the full potential of the unique talents God has given them and use those gifts for His glory. I pray they grow in confidence, embrace their creativity with courage, and experience the joy that comes from expressing themselves through the art of theatre. More than developing performers, I want to help shape young people who recognize their God-given abilities, encourage others, and pursue excellence on and off the stage.

Help us welcome Mrs. Knuckles in the comments! We are thankful for the creativity, encouragement, and Christ-centered passion she brings to our Theatre Arts program as she helps students discover their God-given gifts and shine both on and off the stage. 💙💛

🍎 Meet Our Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Suzanne Mears, our 8th & 9th Grade Algebra I teacher for the 2026–2027 school year!

📖 Life Verse:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

❤️ Why I Love Teaching:
I love building relationships with my students and getting to know each one of them. One of my favorite moments is seeing a student’s face light up when they finally understand a concept they’ve been struggling with—that unforgettable “aha!” moment.

🎉 Fun Fact:
I can turn just about anything into a song… even though I can’t sing! 🤣

☕ Favorite Treat:
Anything chocolate, a classic Coca-Cola, and coffee.

🙏 Prayer for My Students This Year:
My prayer is that my students come to school each day with open minds and eager hearts, ready to learn something new. Most of all, I pray they always know they are deeply loved.

Help us welcome Mrs. Mears in the comments! We are thankful for the joy, encouragement, and Christ-centered care she brings as she helps students grow in confidence and discover that they can succeed in mathematics. 💙💛

🍎 Meet Our Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Rebecca James, our Journalism & Yearbook teacher for the 2026–2027 school year!

📖 Life Verse:
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
1 Peter 3:15

❤️ Why I Love Teaching:
Teaching allows me to be in the same school as my daughter, and I love getting to know all of the students. Building relationships while helping students grow in their gifts makes teaching especially meaningful to me.

🎉 Fun Fact:
I used to be a music therapist!

☕ Favorite Treat:
Peanut M&M’s, Snickers, and coffee.

🙏 Prayer for My Students This Year:
My prayer is that my students will be confident in knowing the Lord has equipped them to do hard things.

Help us welcome Mrs. James in the comments! We are thankful for the creativity, encouragement, and Christ-centered perspective she brings to Journalism and Yearbook as she helps students tell stories, capture memories, and use their gifts for God’s glory. 💙💛

🔥 HOUSE PARTY!🔥.
Aug 14. 7:30-10PM. 7th–12th grades.

Games. Refreshments. New and old friends. THE BIG HOUSE REVEAL!
Show up. Show out. Show spirit!

Come early for the BCS Volleyball games- 5pm/6pm.
House Party and Reveal starts immediately after the game at 7:30pm. BE THERE!⚡

🎒✨ First Day of School — Tuesday, August 18th!

The 2026-2027 school year kicks off soon, Saints! Fresh backpacks, new adventures, and another year of growing in faith and wisdom await.
We can't wait to see those bright smiles walk through our doors!
See you on the 18th! 💙💛

📚Back-to-School Student Orientation📚

We are excited to welcome you Thursday, August 13th as we prepare for a great school year! Our BCS Orientation is designed to give every family the opportunity to meet teachers, become familiar with our communication tools, and get ready for the first day of school.

👉Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Please enter through the front entrance, where our staff will greet you and help you get started.
👉Beginning at 5:00pm, our flexible rotating schedule allows families to arrive when they can, choose the order of classroom visits and the GradeLink presentation, and, if they have children in multiple grade levels, use the optional third session to visit additional teachers or classrooms.

📅Mark your calendars BCS families, because we can't wait to see you at Orientation!

🍎 Meet Our Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Karen Kavanaugh, one of our K4 teachers for the 2026–2027 school year!

📖 Life Verse:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬

❤️ Why I Love Teaching:
I love guiding students to know Him and make Him known through the learning of His creation. One of my greatest joys is hearing my students pray.

🎉 Fun Fact:
I performed at Disney with my high school choir!

☕ Favorite Treat:
Oreos, Chex Mix, and Lime LaCroix.

🙏 Prayer for My Students This Year:
My prayer is that my students would begin to know God’s love and show His love to others, and that they would begin building a firm foundation on Jesus.

Help us welcome Mrs. Kavanaugh in the comments! We are thankful for the love, joy, and Christ-centered foundation she brings to our youngest learners each day. 💙💛

🍎 Meet Our Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Cheryl Horne, one of our K4 teachers for the 2026–2027 school year!

📖 Life Verse:
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
‭‭3 John‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬

❤️ Why I Love Teaching:
It is a privilege to help little ones build a strong foundation for learning while showing them God’s love through kindness, patience, and encouragement. Watching a child gain confidence, master a new skill, or light up with excitement as they learn something new is one of the greatest joys of being a teacher.

🎉 Fun Fact:
I love decorating and creating fun, welcoming spaces for children to learn! I enjoy making my classroom a place where every child feels excited, loved, and ready to explore.

☕ Favorite Treat:
Sprite and Reese’s

🙏 Prayer for My Students This Year:
My prayer is that God would fill our classroom with love, joy, kindness, patience, and laughter. I pray that each child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. May God give me wisdom, grace, and a servant’s heart as I teach and care for these precious children. I also pray for each family represented in our classroom, that everything we do would bring honor and glory to Him.

Help us welcome Mrs. Horne in the comments! We are thankful for the love, creativity, and Christ-centered care she brings to our students each day. 💙💛

⚽ BCS Community Soccer Fall 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN! ⚽

Boys and girls ages 5–14 are invited to join BCS Community Soccer for a fun, encouraging season of learning, competition, and community! Our program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and Christian values in a positive, family-friendly environment.

📅 Registration Deadline: August 15
⚽ Practices Begin: August 25 (teams practice twice each week)
🥅 Season Begins: September 12

✅ Co-ed teams: U6, U8, U10 & U12/14
✅ Games played at the Lee County YMCA and Albany YMCA Sportsplex
✅ Every player receives a custom jersey, matching shorts, and socks to keep!

👉 Register today: https://www.jotform.com/form/261524784330153

Don't wait—registration closes August 15! Invite a friend, lace up your cleats, and join us for an incredible fall season. We can't wait to see you on the field! ⚽💙

REMINDER BCS Students: TOMORROW, the Byne Cross Country Team is hosting a community service opportunity! 💙💛

🗓️ Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Meet in the Wood Gym

We’ll be helping clean:
🧹 Gyms
🚪 Locker Rooms
🥤 Concession Stand

✅ Byne students may count these hours toward their required yearly service hours.

If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Coach Lena Davis at [email protected].

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” — Hebrews 13:16