2025-2026 Information

Welcome Back!

We are excited for school to start back on August 25! God put it in my heart while in prayer on June 23, 1999 to lead our church to start SLBA. We started in the fall of 2000.

We are a distinctively Christian academy - a school for specialized learning. We are not a casual religious school, but a committed Christian school that teaches:

Biblical worldview
Life begins at conception
God designed specific roles for men and women
God ordained the home, church and government
The gospel of Jesus Christ transforms life and living
Strength and beauty reflect the nature and created order of God
The pursuit of excellence
The power of choice
The possibilities of one’s future

OUR THEME VERSE
“That He might seek a godly seed” Malachi‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“At Shining Light, every student learns the right use of knowledge in the context of character with a heart for God and others.”

“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:” Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭2‬ ‭

“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭8‬ ‭

“…as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord…” Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬-‭7‬

OUR MOTTO:
THINK
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5

BE REAL
“The just man walketh in his integrity: His children are blessed after him.” Proverbs‬ ‭20‬:‭7‬ ‭

BE FREE
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭

OUR 2025-26 THEME:
BE A SHINING LIGHT!
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭

I thank God for His faithfulness through the years, and for all our graduates and former students. God has blessed us again this year as we also thank Him for our Principal - Mr. Micah Edwards and family, our committed and capable staff, along with many returning and new students.

Please pray daily for this vital ministry to our students and their families.

You are loved and prayed for.

Tim Cruse

Pastor and Superintendent of Shining Light Schools

Parent Resources

Enhancements

Program & Facility Enhancements

Our preschool is now accredited.
We have some new team members coming this year and are excited to welcome them to campus.
Our school will be continuing its accreditation journey this year.
A renewed focus on small group instruction to help our students succeed, especially our students with disability and our English language learners.
An emphasis on character education by directing students to Biblical principles to apply to their lives. Character is the application of Biblical principles in our lives, and we want to instill this in our students.
Our juniors and seniors are going to Florida this year for the Junior/Senior trip. We can't wait!
Be sure to check out our online uniform store.
Each student will receive an agenda, along with space to take notes in chapel. Let's stay organized Sharks!
We are moving forward with our new site plan, playground with security fencing, and Athletic and Event Center building campaign.
New Athletic & Event Center

Schedule

Orientation

Main Campus

Thursday, August 21 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Kindergarten-12th grades
Friday, August 22 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Kindergarten-12th grades

Orientation for all students in Kindergarten-12th grade will be a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and visit the facility enhancements. Please note that you are welcome to bring your general supplies (paper towels, disinfectant, wipes, etc.) to drop off in your classroom when you come to visit.

First Day of School

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 8:00am

School Hours

8:00am-3:00pm

After School Care

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Athletics

Parent and Athlete Meeting

Monday, August 18 at 6:00pm | 6th-12th grades - Please reach out to our Athletic Director, Tyler Antman, at tylerantman13@gmail.com for more information about the meeting. Practice schedules, game schedules, important forms to participate, and other items will be covered in this meeting.

Register Athlete: Click Here to View Form

New Staff

Casey Anton

4th Grade Teacher

Kyle Mathis

Secondary

Emilia Nagy-Lup

Secondary

More Info

Important Contact Information Changes

In order to contact you in case of an emergency, it is vital that you make changes to your personal information in Gradelink and/or notify the school office if your phone number, residential address or email address has changed since you have enrolled.

Financial

For questions about tuition and fees, please contact our Finance office at misty.antman@slbc.net, prek4uslba@gmail.com or (704) 225-0396.

Communication

SLBA communicates through email, school website, social media, and text message. Please call the school office for more information, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Chapel

Chapel is a highlight of the week each Friday! Students will have the opportunity to hear from Bible preachers/teachers each week that will help them grow in their walk with Jesus. Parents are welcome to join us.

Elementary: 9:00 AM-9:40 AM (Main Auditorium)
Middle School and High School: 9:50 AM-10:30 AM (Main Auditorium)

Gradelink

For 24/7 access to your child’s grades, attendance, and behavior, please get your username and password from the school office. Grades and attendance will be updated weekly. Download the Gradelink App at the App Store.

SCHOOL ID: 1150

Health and Safety

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Lunch

Students must provide their own bag lunch. Microwaves are available for food items that need to be heated. Parents are invited to join their children for lunch at anytime. To insure student safety, parents must sign in/out at the school office in the main building lobby. Guests must secure permission through the school office in advance.

Agreements

Student Handbook and Technology Policy Agreement: (click here) - All families must read and submit the Handbook and Technology Policy Agreement Form by September 5. The Technology Policy begins on page 32 in the Student Handbook.