A Christ-centered, mission-minded K-8 school providing excellence through academic leadership with a biblical worldview.

School History

Founding

Members of Little Flock Baptist Church started praying in 1994 for their church to open a Christian school whose mission would be to provide “the right worldview and essential truths for life so that children may be prepared to assume their proper place in the home, the church, and the state”. With the help of Pastor Ron Shaver, Associate Pastor Kevin Hamm, and other key individuals, the idea became reality. On August 20, 1995, the church commissioned Little Flock Christian Academy into service. A board of directors was appointed to oversee the organization and implementation of the school during the summer of 1995. The original board members were Dr. Greg Cecil, Fern Woods, Dale Carrier, Karen Cravens, Ron Shaver, and Kevin Hamm.

1995-1998

The classes began in the children’s wing of the church with half-day kindergarten through the third grade using the ABeka curriculum. Karen Cravens was the first Principal. The staff was made up of four teachers, including Anne Gipson, the current Assistant Principal. Recess and P.E. were conducted in the hallways, and lunch was observed in one of the classrooms. The school shared the church library. The school moved to the church’s new activities building in April of 1997, where it enjoyed larger classrooms, a kitchen, and a gymnasium.

1998-2000

In 1998, Jeff Rafferty took over as Principal, and the school had grown to include grades K through 5. LFCA joined the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in 1999.

2000-2008

Cathy Michels became the Principal in 2000 and remained until 2008. The school advanced and grew during her tenure. The following are a few of the highlights:

  • in 2000, the addition of classrooms 501-504
  • probably the most significant event was the formation of the missions program in 2001, which aligns with our core beliefs and teaches our students and parents the value of considering others before self
  • in 2001, the first 8th grade graduation
  • in 2003, the athletics program was started with basketball and volleyball (Jennifer Lamkin was the first Athletic Director)
  • in 2004, Anne Gipson started serving as Assistant Principal
  • in 2005, the computer lab was established with donations from the United Parcel Service (UPS)
  • in 2005, the God Rock Cafe (lunch program) was started, featuring hot meals
  • in 2005, the addition of classroom 608
  • in 2006,  the addition of classrooms 609 and 611

2008-2009

Mrs. Michels was followed by Interim Principal Brian Trees for the 2008-2009 school year. He initiated the formation of a Parent-Teacher Organization during that year to provide support for the classrooms and build relationships between teachers and parents.

2009-2018

Rick Grice became the Principal in 2009 and remained until 2018. This was another time of advancement for the school, both physically and academically.

  • The kindergarten class was extended to an all-day program in 2009.
  • A library, exclusively for the school, opened in the 2009-2010 school year in room 609. It was moved to a new location (room 501) in 2012 and moved again to its present location in 2017.
  • The computer lab was moved to room 611 in 2011 to expand equipment and operating space and to be close to the library. In 2013, the computer lab was moved to room 503, above the library,  to form a Media Center that is more accessible to students, teachers, and parents. The Media Center concept has resulted in the heavier use of technology and media by classroom teachers. Since the center was formed, classrooms have been equipped with digital projectors, document cameras, tablets, SMART projectors, and Chromebooks.
  • In 2016, our middle school became fully 1 to 1 (1 device for every 1 student) with Chromebooks. These advances in technology use led to the creation of a full-time Technology Coordinator position in 2017.
  • A written curriculum was developed in 2010 and has been continuously revised since then, which has led to the adoption of other textbooks and materials besides ABeka. Clubs were added to the curriculum in the 2009-2010 school year and meet during school hours once a month. Clubs are evaluated each year and adjusted according to the interest and availability of resources.
  • The playground was added in 2010.
  • The gymnasium was renovated in 2012, which included a new floor, new lights, wall repair, and a large LFCA lion painted on the wall.
  • A soccer/football field was finished in 2014.
  • New locker rooms, new restrooms, a new library, and extensive renovations to the theater were completed in 2017.
  • The school completed 20 years of service at the end of the 2014-2015 year and spent the 2015-2016 year in celebration of that milestone.
  • High school classes were made available during the 2014-2015 school year through a partnership with SevenStar Academy. LFCA graduated our first high school student in May of 2017 and another in May of 2018 before the high school program was put on hold.
  • The school began to pursue accreditation through ACSI in 2008 for grades K through 8 but did not become a candidate until 2013 after the school board officially decided to apply. The school was officially accredited by ACSI (which is recognized by the KY Department of Education) in 2016. Accreditation assists the school in becoming a better provider of academic and spiritual education for our families by holding it accountable and recognizing its accomplishments.

2018-2020

In 2016, Principal Grice communicated to the school board the need to begin preparing for the future of LFCA. The board began a nationwide search for candidates for an Assistant Principal position with the intent to promote to Principal. A little over a year into the process, Mr. Grice brought a resume of an individual that he felt strongly could fulfill this position. After the board reviewed the resume and qualifications of this individual, interviewed the candidate, and voted; they named Chris Driscoll the Assistant Principal for Development in 2017. Mr. Driscoll was previously the middle school language arts teacher and Technology Coordinator of LFCA. As was the original plan, Chris Driscoll became the Principal in 2018 and oversaw the following:

  • Development and Implementation of the school’s 1 to 1 Chromebook program for the middle school (as teacher and Technology Coordinator) and its expansion to the 4th and 5th grade classrooms as well.
  • Institution of elective courses for the middle school program in the fall of 2018.
  • Started an LFCA chapter of the National Junior Beta Club in the fall of 2019.

2020-

In March of 2020, the covid-19 pandemic affected the world. LFCA’s last day of in person classes for the 2019-2020 school year was March 13, 2020. We shifted to remote learning, relying on the technology skills we have learned and practiced. We focused not only with keeping up the high quality of academics, but also on keeping the LFCA community together. We finished the school year with a drive in style awards ceremony and were able to hold an 8th grade graduation ceremony. With the resignation of Mr. Driscoll in early August, a search began for the next principal of LFCA. Former Principal Rick Grice assisted current Assistant Principal Anne Gipson in the transition process to start the school year. Mrs. Gipson was named Interim Principal and a nationwide search  for candidates for Principal began. In November, the school board named Mrs. Anne Gipson as the Principal at LFCA.