Lighthouse Christian Academy

Between preparing for the return of students, welcoming new families, answering questions, and keeping everything running behind the scenes, our office ladies took a little mid-week break to have some fun and paint some pottery together.

Their work often goes unnoticed, but it makes a tremendous difference every single day. Thank you for serving our students, families, and staff with joy and excellence.

Help us give these three incredible ladies (Mrs. Spurlock, Mrs. Sellers, and Mrs. Gilbert) a well-deserved shoutout in the comments! 🦁💙

🎉 Welcome to the LCA Family, Fife Family! 🎉

We're excited to welcome the Fife family to Lighthouse Christian Academy!

Luke and Emily Fife both grew up in Henderson, Kentucky, and moved to Bloomington in 2022. They have been married for 15 years and are faithful members of Emmanuel Church, where they worship and serve together as a family.

Luke is a surgeon with IU Health, caring for patients throughout our community. Emily is a professional harpist who performs at weddings, concerts, and special events across the region, and she also serves part-time on staff at Emmanuel Church.

God has blessed them with three wonderful children:

🏐 Mary Emma (12) enjoys volleyball and tennis and is known for being funny, kind-hearted, responsible, and a great friend.

🩰 Lucy (9) loves dancing, sewing, and her cats. She has a joyful spirit, a creative mind, and a compassionate heart.

🥋 Pearson (7) is always on the move! He enjoys martial arts, basketball, baseball, and just about any sport he can play. He also loves technology, video games, and anything involving screens.

The Fife family shared that they appreciate Lighthouse's commitment to academic excellence while intentionally pointing students to Christ in every area of life, and we're grateful they have chosen to become part of our community.

Please join us in giving the Fife family a warm LIONS welcome! 🦁💙💛

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Humphrey family to Lighthouse Christian Academy! 💙💛

Raymond and Kaili, along with their children Rhen and Rowan, are joining the LCA family this year! Raymond is a Mechanical Engineer with Simtra, and Kaili is a Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Scheetz. The Humphrey family attends North Central Church of Christ.

Rhen (6) will be starting Kindergarten this fall! She loves swimming, dancing, and gymnastics.

Rowan will be joining our Lion Cubs class. He's a big fan of everything Spider-Man and loves riding his four-wheeler.

When asked what they're most excited about, they shared:

"We are so excited for Rhen and Rowan to be joining the LCA family where they will be immersed in a Christ-centered learning environment and forming friendships that will last for years to come!"

We're so thankful God has led the Humphrey family to Lighthouse and can't wait to partner with them as Rhen and Rowan begin this exciting new chapter. We know they're going to make wonderful memories and lifelong friendships along the way!

👇 Help us give the Humphrey family a Lighthouse welcome!

Drop a 👋 in the comments.
If you know the Humphreys, share something you appreciate about them!
Or let them know your favorite part of being a Lion!

Welcome to the Lighthouse family, Humphreys! 🦁💙💛

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Peng family back to Lighthouse Christian Academy! 💙💛

Bo (Aquila) and Xiaowei (Priscilla), along with their daughters Grace and Liberty, are returning to the LCA family this year! Originally from China, they first came to Bloomington in 2015, where Aquila served at Indiana University as a visiting scholar and later as a research scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, while Priscilla has degrees in anthropology and education. After spending the past five years in Suzhou, China, their family returned to Bloomington this summer. They attend Reformed Presbyterian Church and also have connections with Bloomington Chinese Christian Church.

Their daughters are no strangers to Lighthouse! Grace (14) and Liberty (10) previously attended LCA before the family returned to China in 2021. Over the past five years, they were homeschooled while participating in a vibrant homeschool fellowship, where the entire family enjoyed learning and growing together.

When asked what they're most excited about, they shared:

"Grace and Liberty are very excited to return to LCA and school life. Priscilla and I are also looking forward to becoming involved in the LCA community and growing together with our children."

We are so grateful God has brought the Peng family back to Lighthouse! It's a joy to welcome them home, and we look forward to seeing Grace and Liberty reconnect with old friends while making many new ones.

👇 Help us welcome the Peng family back to Lighthouse!

Drop a 👋 in the comments.
If you remember the Peng family from their previous time at LCA, share a warm welcome back!
Or introduce yourself and let them know your favorite part of being a Lion!

Welcome back to the Lighthouse family, Peng family! 🦁💙💛

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Brooks family to Lighthouse Christian Academy! 💙💛

Ryan and Lena, along with their three children (Evie, Elsie, and Rowan) are joining the LCA community this year! Married for seven years, Ryan and Lena both serve our community as registered nurses at Bloomington Hospital, specializing in general and cardiac critical care. When they're not caring for patients on the night shift, they're busy keeping up with three energetic little ones! The Brooks family attends Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington.

Evie (4) is excited to begin Mrs. Brown's Preschool class this fall! She and her younger siblings, Elsie (2) and Rowan (11 months), love exploring the outdoors, reading books, and creating imaginative worlds together through play.

When asked what drew them to Lighthouse, they shared:

"We were drawn to the personal atmosphere of Lighthouse. Additionally, having our kids build friendships that can continue through their high school years is a great benefit."

We're so thankful God has led the Brooks family to Lighthouse and can't wait to partner with them as Evie begins her educational journey in a Christ-centered community.

👇 Help us give them a Lighthouse welcome!

Drop a 👋 in the comments.
If you know the Brooks family, share something you appreciate about them!
Or let them know your favorite part of being a Lion!

Welcome to the Lighthouse family, Brooks family! 🦁💙💛

☀️ What a night!

More than 230 members of the Lighthouse Christian Academy community joined us for our End of Summer Connection Night at Bryan Park Pool!

One of the things we love most about LCA is that we’re more than a school, we’re a community. It was such a joy to see new and returning families reconnecting, students making new friends, and everyone simply enjoying time together before the school year begins.

A huge thank you to our amazing Parent Teacher Fellowship for creating such a fun and welcoming evening. We couldn’t do events like this without you!

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to campus soon. Here’s to an incredible 2026–2027 school year! 🦁💙💛

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Swygart family to Lighthouse Christian Academy! 💙💛

Chris and Brittany, along with their children Adalyn and Archie, are joining the LCA family this year! The two met while attending a Christian high school in Fort Wayne, began dating during their senior year, both graduated from Purdue University, and celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary this past May. They moved to Bloomington in 2021 when Chris accepted an engineering position at Cook Medical. Brittany works part-time as a registered dietitian and is grateful to spend much of her time at home with their children. The Swygart family attends Bloomington Bible Church.

Adalyn will be starting Preschool this fall, and her little brother, Archie (18 months), is already cheering her on as a future Lion! Both children inherited their mom's red hair, and as a family they enjoy spending time outdoors at their home in rural Owen County.

When asked what they're most excited about, they shared:

"When Chris and I first toured Lighthouse, it made us very nostalgic for the Christian high school where we met. We are thankful and excited Adalyn will be in a Christ-centered academic environment as she begins school, as we both value our own Christian school education experience."

We're so thankful God has led the Swygart family to Lighthouse and can't wait to see how He works in and through their family in the years ahead!

👇 Help us give them a Lighthouse welcome!

Drop a 👋 in the comments.
If you know the Swygart family, share something you appreciate about them!
Or let them know your favorite part of being a Lion!

Welcome to the Lighthouse community, Swygart family! 🦁💙💛

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Walls family to Lighthouse Christian Academy! 💙💛

Cameron and Shelby, along with their sons Nash, Lex, and Lock, are joining the LCA community this year! Lifelong residents of the Spencer and Ellettsville area, Cameron works as an electrician, while Shelby stepped away from a 10-year career in Learning & Development at Cook Medical to focus on raising their family. Today, she runs a sourdough microbakery and shares the Gospel and Bible studies online. The Walls family has attended Embassy Church since 2021.

Here's a little about their boys:

🏈 Nash (12) is a football-loving middle schooler with an old soul, a great sense of humor, and a natural gift for leadership. He loves meaningful conversations and strives to be a light for Christ wherever he goes.

🏀 Lex (8) will be joining 3rd grade at LCA! He's energetic, basketball-obsessed, loves to read, asks lots of questions, and has never met a stranger. We have no doubt he'll make friends quickly!

⚽ Lock (4) will be starting Pre-K this fall. As the youngest of three boys, he's always ready to run, jump, wrestle, and keep up with his big brothers. One minute he'll tackle you—the next he'll want a hug!

When asked what they're most excited about, they shared:

"Building a life centered around Christian community is new to us as we came to know Christ as adults. After a couple years of homeschooling, we're ecstatic to add LCA as another building block to surrounding our family and children with those pursuing Christ (and a wonderful education!). We can't wait to meet everyone and get involved."

We're so thankful God has led the Walls family to Lighthouse and are excited to walk alongside them as they grow in faith, friendship, and learning.

👇 Help us give them a Lighthouse welcome!

Drop a 👋 in the comments.
If you know the Walls family, share something you appreciate about them!
Or introduce yourself and let them know your favorite part of being a Lion!

Welcome to the Lighthouse family, Walls family! 🦁💙💛

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Herr family to Lighthouse Christian Academy! 💙💛

Nate and Emily, along with their sons Arthur ("Artie") and Franklin ("Frankie"), are joining the LCA family this year! They've called Bloomington home for the past 11 years, where they both work at Indiana University, and they attend St. Paul United Methodist Church. As a family, they enjoy exploring local destinations, discovering interesting places, and trying delicious food together.

Artie will be starting Kindergarten this fall! He is a bubbly five-year-old who loves to dance, talk, and laugh. His little brother, Frankie (2½), is a fun-loving, energetic toddler who keeps the whole family on their toes.

When asked what they're most excited about, they shared:

"We are excited for so many things, but we are really looking forward to our son starting school in an environment where he can learn, make lasting friendships, and grow in his understanding of Jesus."

We're so thankful God has led the Herr family to Lighthouse and can't wait to see how He works in and through them this school year!

👇 Help us give them a Lighthouse welcome!

Drop a 👋 in the comments.
If you know the Herr family, share something you appreciate about them!
Or let them know your favorite LCA tradition they'll get to experience this year.

Welcome to the Lighthouse community, Herr Family! 🦁💙💛

💦☀️ Tomorrow's the night! ☀️💦

Join us for LCA's End of Summer Connection Night as we celebrate the end of summer and kick off an incredible new school year together!

📅 Tomorrow
🕖 7:15 p.m.
📍 Bryan Park Pool

Bring the whole immediate family and enjoy:
🏊 Open swim
🌊 Little Lagoon slides
💥 A cannonball contest (if you're up for it!)
🤝 Time to reconnect with old friends and welcome new LCA families

If you haven't RSVP'd yet, there's still time! It helps our PTF plan well, but you're absolutely welcome to come even if you didn't RSVP.

This event is for our LCA community—all new and returning LCA families are invited, and non-LCA siblings are welcome too.

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow night! 🦁💙