February 28 - A Trip to the Pickleball Factory, Snow Days & Read Across America Week!

March 6 - Woodworking, Wacky Hats & Basketball Showdowns!

This week on Bear Necessities, we welcome a special guest—Mr. Davis—who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the woodworking elective and the hands-on skills students are learning! 🛠️ Plus, we celebrate Read Across America Week with crazy hats, wacky outfits, and fun field trips. Sports action heats up with basketball games, compost collection begins in partnership with the agriculture program, and we say a bittersweet goodbye to our co-host, Bailey, as she moves on to join the agriculture program with Dr. Fasnacht for fourth quarter. We’ll miss her on the podcast but are excited for all she’ll do! Join us for all the latest updates and a reminder from Galatians 5:25: Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 🎧🐻

February 28 - A Trip to the Pickleball Factory, Snow Days & Read Across America Week!

This week on Bear Necessities, we’re diving into exciting field trips, game-day action, and fun themed dress-up days for Read Across America Week! 🏓📚❄️ High schoolers had an adventure at the pickleball factory, students explored local farms and parks, and our Bears are gearing up for basketball and volleyball games. Plus, re-enrollment is wrapping up, and open enrollment starts soon—spread the word! Oh, and did we mention the chickens are laying like crazy? Grab your farm-fresh Prodigy eggs at the office! 🥚🐓 Also, a reminder from Matthew 5:13: You are the salt of the earth.

February 13 - Valentine's Dance Tomorrow! & More

This week onBear Necessities, we’re celebrating field trips, fun events, and exciting opportunities at PLA! Students explored archives, nature centers, and more, while our youngest Bears enjoyed Valentine’s Day parties. The Chess Club is meeting, Student Council is hosting a lunch shop, and basketball season is in full swing with games and cheerleading. Re-enrollment is open, sports sign-ups are underway, and farm-fresh Prodigy eggs are for sale in the office. Plus, don’t miss the Valentine's Dance tomorrow and upcoming school events! Tune in now for all the latest updates and a reminder from Psalm 19:14 about keeping our hearts and words aligned with God.

February 6 – Field Trips, Valentine's Dance and Sip & Study!

This week on The Bear Necessities, our students have been busy with exciting events and new opportunities! The high school hosted its second annual Trivia Night, supporting the upcoming mission trip to North Carolina—if you missed it, you can still give through the school website or via check to the school office. Classes have been on the move with field trips, including visits to Chick-fil-A for devotion, a local Civil War site, and River City Vault Club. Plus, Student Council’s snack fundraiser is underway to help provide shade at the field, and prom planning has begun! Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Valentine's Dance (Feb 14) and enjoy a well-earned break on Presidents’ Day (Feb 17). Sports fans, mark your calendars for this weekend’s basketball games, and high schoolers, don’t miss the first-ever Sip & Study event for coffee, snacks, and a great study atmosphere! PTO meetings, baseball signups, and re-enrollment deadlines are also on the horizon—be sure to check the school website for details. And as we push forward, a reminder from 2 Chronicles 15:7: Be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. Tune in now for all the latest updates!

January 30 - Trivia Night, Basketball Wins & More!

This week at Prodigy, our fellow students have been on the move with field trips, student council meetings, and even the start of a chess club! Plus, our Bears brought home a basketball victory! We’re also gearing up for the high school mission trip to Black Mountain, NC, with an upcoming Trivia Night fundraiser—join us or donate to support the cause! Don't forget to mark your calendars for the High School Preview Night (Feb 6), PTO Meeting (Feb 12), and the Valentine’s Dance (Feb 14)! Tune in now for all the latest updates, upcoming events, and a reminder from Proverbs 1:7 about the true source of wisdom.