Royal Palm Academy

Once RPA, always RPA.

Today, Lisa Gorda, Linda Rinaldini, Corinne Merriman, and Sherri Waller had the joy of visiting with RPA alumni now attending Saint John Neumann Catholic High School.

We are so proud to see our graduates continuing their Catholic education, growing into wonderful young men and women, and thriving in high school.

At RPA, we prepare students for success at the high school of their choice, but graduation is not goodbye. Our alumni remain part of the RPA family.

This morning, 24 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade took the stage for our annual Poetry Contest.

Selected to represent their grade levels, these students memorized and recited poetry in front of hundreds of students, teachers, and parents. Six winners were then selected by a panel of three judges.

This is the kind of formation we care deeply about at RPA: confident communication, poise under pressure, public speaking, memorization, and leadership in action. From the earliest grades, our students are learning how to stand tall, speak clearly, and share something beautiful with confidence.

These moments matter. This is how confident future leaders are formed.

Special thank you to our teachers for preparing the students, and congratulations to all of our participants and winners on a wonderful performance.

Come See Where Students Thrive.

ComeSeeWhatWereBuilding WelcomeHome

Today, Mr. Bussman gave our rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders a special tour of RPA’s new Upper School building, opening fall 2026.

Their excitement was unmistakable. Our students and teachers are beginning to see what is coming next: beautiful new classrooms, expanded learning spaces, and a campus built for the next chapter of formation at Royal Palm Academy.

There are exciting things happening at RPA, and we cannot wait to welcome our students into this new home.

Come see where students thrive.

Happy 80th Birthday, Mr. Frodsham!

Today we celebrate Dennis Frodsham and his more than 10 years of faithful service to Royal Palm Academy.

Dennis has helped shape so much of RPA’s growth, from serving as project manager for our gym construction project to playing an essential role in our new 22,000-square-foot middle school building project. As our CFO, senior leader, trusted advisor, collaborator, and friend, Dennis has been a steady and wise presence behind the scenes.

Royal Palm Academy is stronger today because of his humble leadership, careful attention to detail, wise counsel, and deep commitment to our mission.

Dennis, we are grateful for your partnership, friendship, wisdom, and steady hand. All of us at RPA appreciate you very much.

Please join me in wishing Dennis a very happy 80th birthday!