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Steeped in History

​For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. –Romans 15:4
ACCA awarded the 2020 Best of Gettysburg Awards in the category ​of Private School.
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April 2020

 January 2020

Mr. Chris Ross becomes Assistant Principal.
Two 3D printers are acquired and “Full STEAM Ahead” initiative for elementary grades begins.  Both are intended to prepare students with 21st Century skills.
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2017 

2010

Mrs. Rhonda Fertich becomes Principal.
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Mr. Charles Garcia becomes Administrator.

 2007

2004

Mrs. Kimberly Mentzer takes on the additional role of Administrator, and Mr. Mike Orleski becomes Jr./Sr. High Principal and Athletic Director. The Jr. and Sr. High classes are departmentalized.
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Mrs. Jane Livelsberger becomes Administrator, and Mrs. Kimberly Mentzer is Principal. The first full-time high school staff is hired, a sports   program begins, and four band ensembles are formed.

2002

 2001

The largest building on campus, the Ram Center, is built, thanks to generous donations from Tom and Jane Livelsberger. The building was dedicated on November 10, 2001. It houses four classrooms, a kitchen, and all-purpose room with stage.
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As the school continues to grow, a modular building is added, providing two more classrooms.

1999

1997

Through a generous donation from Mrs. Catherine Mellott, the Mellott building is constructed, housing two classrooms and restrooms.
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Mr. Jeffrey Day becomes Principal/Administrator. Under his administration, more classrooms are added to the campus and high school science and foreign languages are taught through the LINC program. New computers and a 54 passenger bus are acquired. The parking lot and driveway are paved.
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1996

 1994

Enrollment is approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K through 12. In order to offer high school classes through the Bob Jones University Live Interactive Network Classroom (LINC), the Board of Directors votes to become affiliated with Memorial Baptist Church. Needing more space, the high school was housed down the road at Memorial Baptist Church.
The project of building a playground gets underway. Volunteers constructed a 12'x15' log cabin and installed swings and slides on the wooded playground.
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1993

1990

A new building housing four classrooms and two restrooms is added to the existing building, doubling the school's size.
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Through the generosity of Earl and Evelyn Sanderson, land is purchased at 1865 Biglerville Road and the school moves to its present location. The school office is now housed in the original building.
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 1987

1986

In June, the first graduation at Adams County Christian Academy is held. There were three graduates.
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The school moves to the Hunterstown Community Center. Dr. Robert Marion becomes the Academy's first Principal/Administrator.
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1985-1986

1984

Gettysburg Christian Academy closes its doors, but former board member of G.C.A., Earl Sanderson and some families from G.C.A. wish to see Christian education continue in Adams County and they open Adams County Christian Academy in the home of Robert and Shirley Wagner of Gettysburg. Enrollment is 17 students.
Pastor Donald Powers, pastor of Gettysburg Foursquare Gospel Church, had a vision for Christian education and started Gettysburg Christian   Academy.

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1865 Biglerville Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • School Theme
    • Statement of Faith
    • Faculty
    • Career Opportunities
    • Meet the Principal
    • School History
  • Academics
    • ACCA Online
    • Pre-K
    • Kindergarten
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Transcript Request
  • Admissions
    • Tuition & Scholarships
    • Visit, Shadow, or Sign up for an Open House
    • Homeschool Partnership
    • Bus & Extended Care
  • News
    • Videos
  • Student Life
    • Spiritual Life
    • Extracurriculars
    • Alumni
  • Giving
    • Support the Mission
    • Advancement Events
  • Contact
  • Parents and Students
  • School Calendar