LCA Stories

Congratulations to Piper Hardison, LCA 4th grader, who was this year's recipient of the White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits exemplary behavior and outstanding achievement in areas such as kindness to others, good citizenship, and service. Read More Here

LCA is announcing upcoming leadership transitions at the Immanuel Baptist Church Campus, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to excellence in educational and spiritual development. Mrs. Emily Lavender Hawk, who has served as Assistant Elementary Principal since the 2022-23 school year, will be stepping down as of April 25, 2025. In response to this transition, LCA is pleased to introduce a new leadership structure designed to better serve students and families. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, LCA will have two elementary assistant principals dedicated to supporting students, families, and teachers. Mrs. Ashley Ford will serve as Assistant Principal for TK-2nd Grades, and Mrs. Angie Taylor will serve as Assistant Principal for 3rd-5th Grades. Read More Here

Lexington Christian Academy is proud to recognize junior William Kellum (Class of 2026) for his extraordinary academic achievements. William recently earned a perfect score of 1520 on the PSAT and a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT, placing him among the top students nationwide. Read More Here

Last Thursday, February 13, 2025, LCA’s 5th graders proudly presented a check for more than $3,000 to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana! This donation was made possible through their hard work at the Entrepreneur Fair held in November.

A special thank you to Faith Hacker, Kentucky Market Director for Make-A-Wish, for joining us to celebrate this incredible moment. We are so proud of our students for using their talents to make a difference! View the news story here.

Lexington Christian Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Burroughs as the new 6th-8th Grade Assistant Principal. Mr. Burroughs has been a dedicated educator at LCA for more than 17 years, most recently serving as the 7th-grade geography teacher. In addition to his role in the classroom, he has also contributed to LCA’s athletic programs as a middle school and high school soccer coach. Read More Here

Earlier this week, Dr. Phil Johnson from Global Next: Research and Leadership Institute stopped by WKYT and Fox 56 to talk about the organization's impact. LCA has been blessed to partner with Global Next for the last several years and offer our students the opportunity to travel the world - gaining a global perspective while seeing the world through a Biblical lens.

Fox 56 Interview

WKYT Interivew
 

Following the retirement announcement of longtime Head Varsity Football Coach Doug Charles, Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) has named Oakley Watkins as his successor. Watkins, who has served as Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the LCA football program.

“Coaching at LCA has been one of the greatest blessings of my life,” said Coach Watkins. “This program has meant so much to me and my family, and I am honored to continue its tradition of excellence. Coach Charles has been an incredible mentor, and I am grateful for his leadership, friendship, and unwavering belief in me. I look forward to building on what he started, investing in our student-athletes, and leading this program with faith, passion, and purpose.” Read More Here

After an extraordinary 45-year coaching career—including 25 years of dedicated service to Lexington Christian Academy (LCA)—Head Varsity Football Coach Doug Charles has announced his retirement, effective February 2, 2025. While stepping down from his role as head coach, Charles will continue supporting the program in various capacities, ensuring a smooth transition for the team and school community.

“It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve as the Head Football Coach at LCA,” said Charles. “Coaching has always been my ministry, a calling I have been blessed to fulfill. While this decision wasn’t easy, I know the time is right, and I have complete confidence in our coaching staff to carry the program forward.” Read More Here