Round Rock Christian Academy

Please join us in welcoming Jessica Cooper to the RRCA team!  Jessica will be teaching high school Bible as well as coaching the JV Girls basketball team.  Jessica has many years of teaching and coaching experience in the Austin area and is looking forward to teaching biblical truths to our students as well as working with our student athletes.

Christian Hemberger is a new addition to the Secondary team and will be teaching 6th grade English and Literature.  He is excited about the opportunity to serve in a Christ-centered environment and contribute both academically and spiritually to the students and school community.  He graduated from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, so he is already a Crusader at heart.  Be sure to give Christian a warm welcome if you see him on campus.

Heather Burcham joined the RRCA team in June as our new Financial Manager. Heather’s background includes extensive experience in accounting, payroll, budgeting, and human resources. She brings with her a heart for ministry and Christian education, and is excited to be a part of the RRCA team. Please welcome Heather when you see her around campus!

Today, RRCA welcomed our incoming sixth-grade students for Sixth Grade Boot Camp. Students learned what to expect in middle school, explored their class schedules and technology, met new friends and became more familiar with their new school routine. It was a great day filled with learning, laughter and excitement for the year ahead. We cannot wait to welcome the Class of 2033 back to campus for the first day of school!

We are committed to hiring and retaining qualified, professional faculty and staff who agree with our Mission and Statement of Faith. For more information visit www.rrca-tx.org/careers.

RRCA is pleased to announce that Scott Horne will be joining Administration as the Dean of Students. Scott brings more than two decades of experience in Christian education, coaching, and campus leadership. Throughout his career, he has been deeply committed to mentoring students and fostering strong relationships with families. His passion for Christ-centered leadership and student development will be a tremendous blessing to our school community. He is looking forward to stepping into his role and building relationships with Crusader students and families.

Last week, Zavier Buckley, Colin Russell, and Sam Bottcher represented the Crusaders at the NSDA National Speech & Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia.

The national event brought together more than 7,000 competitors from 1,500 schools across all 50 states and several international delegations.

Colin competed in Dramatic Interpretation, Original Spoken Word, and Poetry. Zavier competed in Lincoln Douglas Debate and Extemporaneous Debate, advancing to the top 126 out of 1,070 competitors. Sam also competed in Extemporaneous Debate, finishing in the top 214.

Congratulations to Zavier, Colin, and Sam on representing RRCA at the national level.

Round Rock Christian Academy is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants should be committed to serving students with excellence and supporting the mission and faith values of RRCA.

For more information, visit rrca-tx.org/careers.

Congratulations to Colin Russell for being named the TAPPS 4A Fine Arts Student of the Year for 2026. He is the first student at RRCA to be given this award in back-to-back years. Colin has been both a leader and standout competitor in Choir and Speech & Debate throughout high school, as well as a featured performer for both organizations at the Fall Showcase and the Spring Show.

In addition, he was named the TAPPS 4A Virginia Wirth Distinguished Speaker for his outstanding record at the state meet in the interpretation and acting events at the Academic Championships.