Dublin Christian Academy
| Dublin Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
106 Page Road , 03444 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private, boarding and day |
| Motto | Qui esse sumus nunc venimus (What we are to be, We are now becoming) |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Established | 1964 |
| CEEB code | 300144 |
| President | Eric Moody |
| Teaching staff | 11 (2015-16)[1] |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 97 (2015-16)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.2 (2015-16)[1] |
| Campus size | 200 acres (0.81 km2) |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Stag |
| Website | www |
Dublin Christian Academy is a private Christian school located in Dublin, New Hampshire. Founded in 1964, it serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
History
In 1954 F. Nelson Blount purchased Staghead Farm to live a country lifestyle and work on his newfound Christian faith with his family. Throughout the years the Blount family expanded the farm's land and livestock, giving the farm 80 cows, 3,000 chickens, and horses for each of his children. Blount and his wife Ruth as new Christians wanted to give their kids a good Christian education; however, there was no Christian education in the Monadnock area. The Blount family, through guidance of the Holy Spirit, decided to devote their farm to God and provide Christian education in the Monadnock region. Florida pastor Melvin Moody and his brother Leon Moody were brought in as school administrators and the school opened its doors on September 8, 1964.[2]
School Activities
Upper School
Winter Bible Conference
At DCA, students participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, but the highlight of the year is the Winter Bible Conference (WBC). WBC is best described as a summer camp experience held during the winter, where upper school students (grades 7–12) get three days off from regular classes.[3] During this time, students are divided into three or four teams to compete in games, challenges, and Bible memory activities, while also attending sermons.
Each year features a new theme, offering a fresh experience. Teams earn points based on Bible memory, sportsmanship, and game performance. At the end of the 3 days, the team with the most points, which the points are determined and weighted by the school’s admin and or president, wins basically bragging rights for the rest of the year.
Harvest Fest
DCA's student council hosts an event every year called Harvest Fest. The fellas at DCA from grades 7th-12th get together, play games, eat food, and, most importantly, fellowship amongst fellow Christians.[4]
Lower School
The Lower School (1st-6th) is not left out, the school does a yearly field day in partnership with Edge Camps.[5] The Field Day is off course a fun day for the little ones while they are still learning in the Messiah Jesus Christ.
Extracurricular activities
Student organizations and activities include an art association, chorale, drama, and Team America Rocketry Challenge.[6]
Athletics
Dublin Christian Academy fields teams in interscholastic competition in basketball (boys' and girls'), boys' soccer and girls' volleyball. Intramural sports available include alpine skiing and snowboarding. The Dublin boys basketball team won the state and regional championships in 2009 and 2011. The soccer team made it to eight straight state finals, winning the 2009 finals in penalty kicks. The girls' volleyball team went to the state tournament in 2010.
Former presidents
- Dr. Melvin Moody
- Dr. Leon Moody, 1995-2004[7]
- Mr. Kevin Moody, 2004-2015
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for DUBLIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "60 Years in the Making: A Look at DCA's History". Dublin Christian Academy. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C3DrJxUOy_Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/DCVLTcWM7rQ/?img_index=1
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C-JR1Z7JT3i/?img_index=1
- ^ Wolfe, John (May 31, 2009). "Merrimack Rocket Club competes in national event". The Telegraph. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
Other New Hampshire schools attending the competition included Dublin Christian Academy and the New Hampshire Aerospace Academy.
- ^ "Who's What Where". Boston Globe. December 11, 1994.
Dr. Leon Moody has been appointed president of Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin.