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CCA’s mission is to develop a passion for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Visit www.covingtonclassicalacademy.org to learn more.

To succeed in today’s world, students need to learn not just as young adults, but throughout their careers. We designed the CCA curriculum, based on classical education, to build a real desire to understand. Our unique Fifth Day program takes learning outside of the classroom to build life-long skills.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

A lot of heart goes into making CCA the community what it is. Fortunately, we have some pretty great four-legged friends to help fill those hearts back up.

They're walking buddies, couch companions, enthusiastic greeters, and furry faces waiting at the end of a long school day- and today, we thought they deserved a little time in the spotlight.

Meet Argo, Mrs. Kusch's granddog and our beloved unofficial mascot, Penelope (Mr. Higgins), Rosie (Dr. Frazier), Bree (Mrs. Harms), Karma, and Peyton.

They may not be on the roster, but they're certainly part of the CCA family.
from some of the goodest members of our community.

08/22/2026

Experience Matters.

At Covington Classical Academy, our students learn from teachers who have devoted decades to their craft. Pictured here are four members of our faculty who together bring more than 120 years of classroom experience to CCA.

In an era when many schools struggle with teacher turnover and increasingly inexperienced faculties, we are grateful to offer our students the stability, wisdom, and mentorship that only years in the classroom can provide.

Experience alone doesn't make a great teacher, but experience paired with a love of learning, a commitment to students, and a passion for classical education is a powerful combination.

Great teachers don't just teach subjects, they shape lives. We're thankful our students are learning from some of the very best.

08/19/2026

New year. New location. New opportunities. Same mission.

Today we officially welcome students back for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year.

From first-day photos outside the Zembrodt Education Center to classrooms filled with conversation, questions, and laughter, it was a wonderful start to what promises to be an exciting year. A special welcome to our seniors as they begin their final first day of high school. We look forward to seeing all this year has in store for you.

This year also marks an exciting new chapter for CCA as we begin learning in our new home at the ZEC through our partnership with The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati . We are deeply thankful for their warm welcome and look forward to all the opportunities this partnership will create for our students and school community.

Here's to a year of curiosity, growth, friendship, and discovering that amazing things really do happen here.

Welcome back to the entire CCA community! 💜

08/18/2026

Amazing things really do happen here.

This was the first message our families saw as they walked through the doors for tonight's Open House, thanks to the thoughtful welcome from the team at the Zembrodt Education Center.

As the students reunited with old friends and met new classmates, parents had the opportunity to explore our new space and connect with faculty before the school year begins.

We are incredibly thankful for our new partnership with The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati , whose ZEC will serve as Covington Classical Academy's home this school year. They have welcomed us with open arms and made this transition both easy and exciting, and we're thrilled to begin this new chapter together.

Thank you to every student, parent, teacher, donor, and partner who made tonight such a wonderful start to what is sure to be an AMAZING year.

08/15/2026

Back to Basics: STEM

Our STEM campers spent the week exploring, experimenting, problem-solving, and discovering new ways to look at the world around them.

Monday kicked off the week with a walk to the Ohio River to sample water and examine what they found under a microscope- giving campers the chance to experience a level of the ecosystem they rarely get to see.

Wednesday brought everyone together for our crossover day, where campers completed an Enneagram and explored personality by comparing their results with familiar characters from Harry Potter.

And on Friday, we finished the week by discovering The Mathematics of Art.

Campers began by learning to look for patterns in nature, architecture, and everyday life before grabbing their clipboards and heading into downtown Covington as "pattern detectives." Back in the classroom, they explored M.C. Escher, the patterns of the Alhambra, and the mathematics behind tessellations before designing and tracing original patterns of their own.

Some projects went home as works in progress—and that's exactly how we wanted it. Our campers left with new ideas to keep exploring and, hopefully, a new appreciation for just how much mathematics is hiding in plain sight.

Three very different days, one shared goal: asking questions, making connections, and learning by doing.

Thank you to our campers and teachers for a wonderful week of Back to Basics!

08/12/2026

Back to Basics: Humanities.
Last week, our campers discovered that history, literature, and creativity don't have to stay on the page!
Students stepped into the ancient world by building the floor plan of a Roman home and even constructing an edible Roman road.
On our Wednesday crossover day, campers turned their attention inward, completing an Enneagram and comparing personality types with familiar characters from Harry Potter.
Thursday took learning beyond the classroom as campers visited Mother of God Church-Covington, KY and Duveneck Square for a creative writing experience.
From Ancient Rome to personality and literature to the landmarks right outside our doors, our Humanities campers spent the week observing, discussing, creating, and making connections.

Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge and creativity with our campers - and to our students for bringing so much curiosity to Back to Basics.

08/08/2026

Learning doesn't end when the school day does.

Recently, English teacher Sheila Gray and tutor Ms. Dianne attended Cincinnati Opera era production of Carmen at Cincinnati Music Hall , continuing their own lifelong engagement with literature, music, and the performing arts.

One of the hallmarks of a classical education is that learning is never complete. Our faculty continue to seek out opportunities to experience the works, ideas, and traditions they bring into the classroom each day. Those experiences deepen their own understanding and, in turn, enrich the education of our students.

We're grateful for teachers who model curiosity and a genuine passion for learning.

08/05/2026

Great stories are meant to be shared, and discussed.

This Saturday, members of the Covington Classical Academy community gathered for our summer Fifth Hour after a screening of OdysseyMovie. Students, parents, former students, and friends joined together for an informal discussion exploring Homer's epic, the film's interpretation, and why stories that are thousands of years old continue to speak to us today.

At CCA, classical education doesn't stop when the school day ends. Whether in the classroom or gathered in conversation, we believe that engaging with great works of literature helps us better understands ourselves, our history, and one another.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we are already looking forward to the next Fifth Hour!

07/30/2026

The best part of any journey is who you share it with.

Today is , and it’s the perfect reminder that some of life’s most meaningful lessons happen alongside the people we share them with.

As our juniors and recent graduates explored Italy together, they didn’t just walk through ancient streets and stand in places they’d only read about in books. They shared conversations, laughter, challenges, and unforgettable moments that strengthened friendships and created memories to last a lifetime.

At Covington Classical Academy, we believe education is about more than academics. It’s about forming character, building community, and creating experiences that students will carry with them long after they return home.

Here’s to the friendships that make every journey a little more meaningful.

07/27/2026

🎉 JUST ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

Back to Basics begins next week, and there’s still time to register!

If your child is 11–14 years old and loves to explore, create, build, and discover, we’d love to have them join us for a week of hands-on learning and summer fun.

Families can choose:
🔬 STEM Days – Monday, Wednesday & Friday
📚 Humanities Days – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

✨ Wednesday is our crossover day, when all campers come together for a collaborative experience that highlights the creativity found in both STEM and the humanities.

🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
💲 FREE (Registration required)

Spots are filling quickly, so don’t miss out!

👉 Register today:
https://www.covingtonclassicalacademy.org/summer-camps/

Know a family with an 11–14-year-old? Share this post and help us spread the word—we can’t wait to welcome everyone to Back to Basics!

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104 W. Pike Street
Covington, KY
41011

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https://www.covingtonclassicalacademy.org/

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