Academic Competitions

Academic Competition Coordinator: Betty Powell, 6th Grade Teacher

Beginning in the second grade, CCA students have an opportunity to explore the gifts God has given them and compete in a range of academic and fine arts competitions.  The school competes in competitions sponsored by Association of Christian Schools International, National Geographic Society, and International Academic Competitions.  Below is a list of competitions and grade levels that compete:


ACSI Sponsored Competitions:

  • Spelling Bee Grades 3-8
  • Creative Writing Grades 4-8 and HS
  • Math Olympics Grades 3-8
  • Speech Meet Grades 3-8
  • Scholars Bowl Grades 9-12

National Geographic Geography:

National History Bee Grades 5-8

Academic Bee Grades 5-8

Geography Olympiad Grades 5-8

Robotics-Wichita Mindstorms Challenge Grades 5-8

*Some classrooms enter work in competitions not listed.

Each year, families are invited to celebrate students’ achievements at the Academic Awards Night.