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Jordan van den Berg ('20) was a record-breaking linebacker for the Storm. He's now committed to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Read more from Sports Illustrated here.

It's one thing to be accepted into one U.S. service academy. It's something else to be accepted into three! Class of 2021 graduate Joe Shealy was accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy (where he has chosen to attend). It's an amazing achievement that requires great grades, Congressional nomination, community involvement, numerous recommendations, and much more. Read more in the Gwinnett Daily Post's article here.

On Saturday, May 22nd, Providence celebrated the Class of 2021 at our 30th-year commencement service. The ceremony was a time to encourage, pray for and commission these graduates for the next chapter in their lives.

We're celebrating TWO state champions! Ayden Drake is the Girls A-Private State Champion in the 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles! Ayden is also the High Point Total Champion and placed 3rd in the 300 meter dash. Elijah Williams is the Boys A-Private State Champion in the long jump and ranked 2nd in the triple jump!

Here's a glimpse of our first annual Squallys event, held on Friday, May 14th! It was a fun-filled evening to honor the achievements of our student-athletes. A version of the ESPN Espys, Providence style, it was a night to remember.

Looking for something fun for your student to do this summer? Providence is offering a variety of sports and other camps. Dates, costs, and age ranges vary. Space is limited! Click here for more info.

Congratulations to Jamie McDonnough, who signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to senior Riley Cook, who signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at Emmanuel College.

Congrats to senior Zoë Mitchell for being named STAR student of the year by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation and Partnership Gwinnett!

Providence senior Ayden Drake signed to continue her track and field career at Division I Samford University. Ayden has seven school records in track and field (300mh, 400m, 400mh, 800m, 4x100m, 4x800m, SMR). She is currently 3rd in the entire state in the 300 meter hurdles and first in Single A Private in the 300mh and the 400m.

Congratulations to Skyler Jordan, who signed to continue his football career at Alcorn State University. Skyler is the first Division 1 signee in Storm football history. He holds the school record for career and single-season touchdown receptions and career and single-season receiving yards.

Our annual Oratory Recital allows students to sharpen these communication skills. Today, the classroom finalists presented their poems, and we're excited to announce the elementary school winners!

Congrats to Myra Newhouse for signing to continue her soccer career at Toccoa Falls College!

Providence senior Shawn Combs signed to continue his soccer career playing for the Trinity Baptist College Eagles. Congratulations Shawn!

Providence Christian Academy has once again been voted "Best Private School" by Gwinnett Magazine. This is the fifth time the school has received this award. It's an honor to receive recognition in the community where we have been serving families for 30 years.

The State of the School Address is your chance to find out! Our dynamic, informative, and fun video presentation will give you the latest highlights and updates for our covenant school community. This is a great opportunity to hear from the leadership and board of directors about what's next for Providence. Watch here.

Providence senior Madelyn Levy has been named to the Gwinnett Daily Post's Super Six for her outstanding performance in tennis.

At Providence, our goal is to provide the safest possible form of a normal school year so that our students get an excellent education, a life-giving community, and the opportunity to grow in Christ. Providence opened for in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 12th under a multi-tiered plan that allows us to adjust our safety measures based on current conditions. Read more.

Our Middle School Competition Cheer Team won first place and overall Grand Champion of the FCC National Christian Cheerleading Championship Competition in Orlando. The girls ended their season undefeated! The elementary team finished in 5th place overall. Naomi Woodley, 5th grader, was the National Tumble Champion. Autumn Reece, 2nd grader, was the National Jump Champion. Head Coach Kimberly Huff was a top 3 finalist for FCC Coach of the Year. Congratulations to everyone!

Providence hosted the annual "Giving Market," a unique on-campus shopping experience that combines a marketplace for purchasing gifts with support for organizations that are meeting needs locally and around the world. Even with adjustments for COVID safety reasons, the market and its patrons once again generously supported ministries that serve others.

We love our Providence grandparents, and this year we want to celebrate Grandparents Day in a different way — virtually! Watch online starting at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020. You'll laugh and smile as students share what they love about their grandparents. Click here for more information.

Our elementary students have been learning in chapel that sometimes worship looks like serving others.

Each preschool-4th grade students had the opportunity to apply this during a school day, packing Operation Christmas Child boxes for children in other countries.

Providence has received a $10,000 STEM Grant Award from ALPLA North America. With the grant funds, Providence's award-winning STEM department will add additional 3D printers for elementary, middle, and high school students to build their designs. Doing so will enhance the students' ability to analyze problems and develop solutions by evaluating three-dimensional models of their designs.

Our 2019-20 varsity volleyball team has won the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the fourth year in a row! These players maintained an average 3.70 GPA last season. The Storm was the only school in Gwinnett County to earn the award, and one of only 12 schools statewide. Go Storm!

Anthony Bown has signed to continue his baseball career playing for the Lincoln College Linx.

Anthony played catcher for the Storm.

Read more in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Providence Christian Academy is now offering a full time licensed preschool program. Three and four year old students will learn and grow while using a variety of creative learning centers, engaging in large and small group instruction, and spending one on one learning time with their teacher. Find out more here.

The Gwinnett Daily Post features the Storm's new head football coach, Jonathan Beverly. In this installment of “Getting to Know,” staff correspondent Jack Leo talks with Beverly about his move to Georgia, his favorite new restaurant, and more.

Every year, Providence seniors walk through the halls of the elementary and middle school - cheered on before they graduate. Since we can't do that now, families at Providence wanted to show the seniors how much they are loved.

Providence's theater program has been nominated for two Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards for its production of Shrek the Musical.

The Gwinnett Daily Posts pays tribute to the Providence Storm seniors whose senior year was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Click here.

More than 100 cars filled with Providence students, parents, alumni, and staff drove by the home of beloved staff member Mr. Lussi to celebrate his 88th birthday. Participants decorated cars and signs with messages of love and appreciation that they displayed for him as he waved from the sidewalk in front of his home.

Providence senior Jack McConnell is a Coca-Cola Scholar! He is one of 150 high school students selected from more than 93,000 applicants nationwide. He was recognized for superior leadership, service, and academics, as well as being a change agents.

We are gathering for worship each Wednesday at noon! It may not be in a large room gathering, but it's a powerful time to join together to worship and be reminded that God wants to do more than we could ask or think. Check out our worship page here.

Jordan van den Berg who is continuing his football career at Iowa Western. He earned many accolades for his performance this season including being named the Region 8-A defensive player of the year and making the AJC all-state team.

Read more in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Senior William Beckner has now been named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. He's among the less than one percent of high school seniors selected nationwide based on his academic record, leadership abilities, participation in community and school activities, and more.

Senior Goldie Hatch received the highest rating of "superior" for her individual event and was among these top-rated performers chosen to sing at the closing ceremony at this year's Thescon 2020 at Columbus State University.

Congratulations to Coach Joey Thacker for being voted Region 8-A Coach of the Year!

Congratulations to Elijah Williams on being voted Region 8-A Player of the Year!

Congratulations to sophomore Sydney Hrehor, who was named to the Gwinnett Daily Post super six for tennis! She’s being recognized as one of the preseason’s top six players in the county!

Read more here.

Providence has been serving thousands of families in Gwinnett and surrounding counties for nearly 30 years. Now, the school's influence will extend overseas to a new Christian school opening in Seoul, South Korea.

Jordan van den Berg has earned all-state football honors by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as one of the defensive players in Single A. Jordan had a team record 157 tackles this season.

According to Newsweek, Providence is ranked among the top 10 percent of STEM schools nationwide, being recognized for courses offered, technology utilized, project-based learning, skills taught in the classes, career connections, and more.

Maymie deMayo is the Gwinnett Daily Post's Fan's Choice Winter Athlete of the Week. Maymie is sophomore member of the varsity girls basketball team. She had 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots in a win over Strong Rock.

For the fifth year in a row, Providence hosted the annual "Giving Market," a unique on-campus shopping experience that combines a marketplace for purchasing gifts with support for organizations that are meeting needs locally and around the world.

The varsity Academic Team placed first again at their league tournament hosted by Hebron Christian. The team was 6-0 on Saturday and has a match record this season of 17-1. They've placed 1st and 2nd in previous tournaments.

The Gwinnett Daily Post covers the varsity boys basketball team after their 8-0 start this season, marking a new era in the Storm's basketball program.

To read more, click here.

Providence Johns Creek senior Leila Moss has signed to continue her soccer career playing for the LaGrange College Panthers.

Leila is the starting keeper for the Storm.

Read more in the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Jordan van den Berg was named the region 8-A Defensive Player of the Year.  

JJ led the region in total tackles with 157, which was good for the second-highest total in Gwinnett County.

More than 60 local business partners came to Providence to network with high school students and provide information about a variety of career fields. The day was designed not only to provide exposure to career fields but to help students learn more about who they are.

Hannah Nolan has signed to continue her softball career at Georgia Southwestern University.

Hannah finishes her Providence career owning seven different school records, including single-season records in doubles, triples, and batting average, and is top 5 in three other offensive categories.

Alaina Emminger has signed to continue her volleyball career at Emmanuel College.

Alaina will graduate as the most effective hitter and strongest volleyball player Providence has ever had, breaking three school records.

Her career stats include 182 aces, 552 digs, 89 blocks, and 1,111 kills.

Varsity volleyball coach Katie Bailey celebrated a milestone of 100 wins at Providence.

In her fourth year as coach, she is now the all-time winningest volleyball coach in school history, with a total of 107 wins.

Her varsity squad broke four school records during the 2019 season. 

Providence Christian won the Silver Division title of the Gwinnett County Volleyball Championships at Parkview on Saturday.

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The Providence Storm has once again won the Georgia High School Association Spirit Sportsmanship Award, voted on by competing schools in our region. Three sports won individual awards, and Providence won the overall award as well.

Providence is proud to announce that Dan Knudsen will be the new high school principal at the Lilburn campus. He joins the administration with decades of experience in public and private schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator.