eCA lions NEWS
Emmanuel recently hosted its ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) accreditation visit, a key part of maintaining our dual accreditation with both ACSI and Cognia.
The Emmanuel Christian Aerospace Institute was proudly represented at the Ohio Statehouse for the annual Ohio Aerospace Dinner, hosted by our very own ECAI instructor, Shadh Molla!
[updated for Friday, January 30, 2026] Please be advised that Emmanuel Christian Academy will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026. See below for a modified staggered pick up schedule:
Emmanuel Elementary students are beginning a compassion campaign called "Stand Out" and will be collecting gloves and socks to be "the hands and feet of Jesus" to help those in need in our local community.
Alumni! Scan the QR code or click the link inside to get registered! Get ready for the ultimate showdown as our ECA Lions Alumni return to the court to take on this year’s Varsity squad in an epic, fast-paced matchup and all the bragging rights on the line.
We are pleased to announce the winners of our Annual Pumpkin Competition, featuring the creative work of our Junior High and High School Art students!
Emmanuel Christian Academy is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students who earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. Congratulation to Tanner and Atticus!
We are hosting the 5th Annual ECA Invitational Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, September 2nd here on our ECA campus. We are looking for several volunteers, beginning as early as 3:30 PM, to help make this event a success.
One night, countless ways to win! Preview all the incredible items up for bid in the ECA Silent Auction during our Back to School Open House.
Congratulations to the Emmanuel Christian Academy Class of 2025! Click here to view graduation details, senior spotlights, download a commencement program and more!
Emmanuel Christian is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Morgan as the next Head Coach of the Emmanuel Christian Lions Boys Basketball program. Coach Morgan is a 2015 ECA graduate and has served the boys basketball program for the past 5 seasons as
On February 6th and 7th, Mr. Shadh Molla and Yasmine Molla attended the 2025 Embry-Riddle Educators Conference where Mr. Molla, our Aviation Sciences - ECA Aerospace Institute instructor received the Embry-Riddle's Out of State Teacher of the Year Award, out of four states not including Florida.
This past Wednesday, students in grades 7-12 went off-campus to First Christian Church for an engaging Spiritual Emphasis Engagement Day (SEED) to dive deep into the topic of Pursuing God.
Please join us in congratulating Alex Pinkleton, ECA's Nominee for Youth of the Month with the Exchange Club of Springfield!
Emmanuel Christian is excited to invite our alumni back to the school during Alumni Night on Saturday, January 4th, 2025! Whether you were on the court or in the crowd, Emmanuel’s story isn’t complete without you and we'd love to see you!
The annual ECA Family Bowling Night is fast approaching on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at Northridge Lanes.
We are hosting the 4th Annual ECA Invitational Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, September 3rd here on our ECA campus. We are looking for several volunteers, beginning as early as 3:30 PM, to help make this event a success.
Our Annual Soccer Alumni Game is scheduled for Friday evening, August 16th beginning at 6PM on the Emmanuel Soccer Field! Bring your family and friends and join us for a great night of competition and laughter as our former players battle this year's Varsity Team! Alumni Register here!
We are excited to announce the inaugural "Queen of the Court" Alumni Volleyball Game, set to take place on Friday, August 30th at 6 PM in the ECA Lions Den. This event marks the beginning of what we will become a cherished annual tradition, bringing together former players, current students, and the entire Emmanuel Christian community.
The Emmanuel Family has been incredibly blessed to have Joni Pierce and Esther Shinkle on staff for many years. Join us on Friday, May 17 at 9AM in the Library as faculty and friends will gather to celebrate, share cards, encourage and pray for them!
Congratulations to the Emmanuel Christian Academy Class of 2024! Click here to view graduation details, senior spotlights, download a commencement program and more!
Please join us in congratulating Winston Hughes, awarded the 2023-2024 Youth of the Year Award with the Exchange Club of Springfield, Ohio!
The ECA Lions Athletic Department is thrilled to announce Zach Armstrong as our new Athletic Director! Zach lives in Northridge with his wife Lexie, and son, Corbin. He graduated from Wittenberg in 2018 with a bachelors degree in marketing and a minor in exercise science.
The annual Taste of the Arts event was held on March 6th with an Open House, Art Contests, Elementary, Junior High and High School Performances and an OMEA Preview with the High School Concert Band and Select Choir. Below are the award winners for the evening!
The Athletic Department would like to announce Nate Schultz as our new Varsity Soccer coach. Meet Nate, a soccer aficionado whose journey in the sport began in the heart of Honduras, laying the groundwork for a remarkable career.

In March, seven ECA students took part in the International Academic Competitions in history and science. We are so proud of their dedication and accomplishments! They represented our school well and some will be taking part in the National Competitions in May.