Open Door Christian Schools

As we gear up for the new year we are in the process of making changes that we feel will continue to upgrade our educational system.

Mrs. Lindsay Phipps has been added to our staff to serve as the Executive Assistant to the President.  We are very pleased to have her talents and spirit added to our dedicated staff.

We are very happy to announce the appointment of a new Athletic Director.  Mr. Jason Penley will take over that role starting on July 1, 2008.  Mr. Penley comes to us with years of experience as an athletic director as well as teacher and coach.  We are excited about his leadership and organizational skills and we pray that our athletic program will grow and compliment our excellent educational institution.

Mrs. Sheryl Boyd, our elementary principal, will be retiring.  A search is underway to find a competent and qualified candidate and we hope to fill that position as soon as possible.  We have already received applications from a number of interested people.  The interviewing process will be underway soon.

We are extremely happy that we have very few openings to fill for next year.  God continues to supply our every need and we look forward to having a full and spiritually gifted staff ready for the fall.

Please mark your calendar now for the Annual Patriot Dinner that will take place at The Spitzer Center on November , 2008.  It will be a time of rejoicing and reflection on what God has done this past year.  We want those who have a heart for Christian education to plan on being there.

In the meantime, please plan on being with us for a very special event this summer.  On August 17, 2008, we will be hosting the Cornfield Classic here on campus.  We will be dedicating the new running lanes that were the result of people donating their time and efforts to bring us a new facility without it costing us a penny.  The day will consist of a 5K race/walk, 1 mile fun run, pancake breakfast, snacks, and activities for all ages.  We want to think of it as a gathering of the Open Door Christian Schools community for the kickoff of the coming school year.

Our first challenge to you is to ask you to plan on running in the 5K or at least  participating in the walk or Fun Run.  Get together a group of friends and start getting ready for a really great day of exercise and family entertainment.

We will be looking for volunteers to help in many areas.  If you are willing and able, give us a call.  It will be a day to be remembered and to be cool, be there!

The committee members heading up this big extravaganza are:

Laura Penley, chairperson, Julie Bell, Stephanie Carrell, Chris Clark, Randy Crowder, Kathy Nagy, Mark Stoneburner, and Sue Wright.

We hope to see you all at the Cornfield Classic!

Walter R. Sheffield
President