Steeped in History

​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

April 2020

ACCA awarded the 2020 Best of Gettysburg Awards in the category ​of Private School.

2020-2021 School Year

ACCA opens the school year in person with the determination to continue in-person education if there are no mandated shutdowns.  With the ability to socially distance within the classroom, daily sanitizing of shared surfaces and wearing masks throughout the day, ACCA remains open for in person classes each day.  Online access to in-person classes allows teachers and students to continue meeting, even under individual quarantine requirements. The student population begins to grow as a result.
ACCA introduces a Homeschool Partnership where homeschool students are invited to attend classes in person or virtually.  The program begins with 2 students.

 2007

Mr. Charles Garcia becomes Administrator.

 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.

1996

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.

1990

A new building housing four classrooms and two restrooms is added to the existing building, doubling the school's size.

1985-1986

The school moves to the Hunterstown Community Center. Dr. Robert Marion becomes the Academy's first Principal/Administrator.

August 2022

ACCA's enrollment jumps to 85 students to start the 2022-2023 school year. 

March 2020

ACCA successfully maneuvers the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic by quickly moving to an online platform when schools were forced to finish the year remotely, under quarantine mandates. 

2017 

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

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.

1999

As the school continues to grow, a modular building is added, providing two more classrooms.

 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.

 1987

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.

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.

 June 2021

Kristen Zell becomes Head of School replacing Rhonda Fertich after her retirement. 

 January 2020

Mr. Chris Ross becomes Assistant Principal.

2010

Mrs. Rhonda Fertich becomes Principal.

2002

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.

1997

Through a generous donation from Mrs. Catherine Mellott, the Mellott building is constructed, housing two classrooms and restrooms.

1993

The project of building a playground gets underway. Volunteers constructed a 12'x15' log cabin and installed swings and slides on the wooded playground.

1986

In June, the first graduation at Adams County Christian Academy is held. There were three graduates.

1976

Pastor Donald Powers, pastor of Gettysburg Foursquare Gospel Church, had a vision for Christian education and started Gettysburg Christian   Academy.