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Convictions

A Reflection on Classical Christian Education By John Hayward Convictions, according to Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, are not beliefs that you hold but beliefs that hold you. Convictions give steady direction and governance to choices. They function like default settings for life. Being a disciple of Jesus and seeking to see […]

Graduation 2017

About one month ago, the Covenant Class of 2017 celebrated the education they received at Covenant during their graduation. It was a joyful time looking back on all the wonderful memories they created here at Covenant. Although this chapter is closing, we are excited to see what God has in store for them on their […]

Forum et Agora – May 23, 2017

Forum et Agora Forum et Agora… an open-air public address in the style of the ancient Roman Suasoria, where a novice student of Rhetoric would deliver an argument acting as an advisor to a famous historical or legendary figure. At Covenant, we have adapted this method of training to involve an eighth grade student speaking […]

The Class of 2017 to Present Theses

Covenant’s senior class of 2017 will be presenting their theses on Thursday, May 18th starting at 9:15am. In addition, select students will also be presenting at Messiah College at 7pm on May 22nd. We hope you will join us to celebrate our graduating seniors!  These presentations are the culmination of a year’s worth of research and hard […]

Breakfast Express

Imagine a school where students don’t just learn to pass tests, but are taught to truly LOVE to learn. Imagine a school where teachers love Jesus and seek to lead their students in the hope of the gospel. Imagine a school where the pursuit of goodness, truth, and beauty isn’t an exception but is interwoven in the very structure of each day. Imagine […]

Grammar School Showcase and Art Exhibit

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, AT 6PM | SPRING SHOWCASE AND ARTS EXHIBIT Join us for an exciting showcase of the beauty and joy of classical Christian education. See how a lifelong love of learning is planted in the hearts of our Grammar School students, and how this then flourishes in the creativity and delight of our […]

12th Annual Covenant Classic Golf Tournament

2017 Covenant Classic Golf Tournament We are pleased to host the 2017 Covenant Classic Golf Tournament at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course in Harrisburg on Monday, May 1st. From majestic views, wide open fairways, beautiful ponds and trees hosting a variety of wildlife and a ravine crossed by a rustic bridge—Dauphin Highlands provides a golfing experience […]

Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols

Our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols was a wonderful event again this year. We were blessed to   have the event at the magnificent Parmer Hall on the campus of Messiah College (one silver lining to having our gym out of commission this year!) Our music teacher, Mr. Maurer, does such an amazing job working with […]

Evening of Gratitude: A Parent’s Retrospective

I think we’d all agree that parenting is not for the faint of heart. As we journey, we seek trusted partners along the way – grandparents, neighbors, Sunday School teachers, baseball coaches, or dear friends who can also model good and gracious living for our kids when we aren’t around.  As followers of Jesus, we […]

Ravi Jain visits Covenant

‘You don’t need to make math interesting – it’s already more interesting than we can handle!’ – Paul Lockhart, A Mathematician’s Lament Covenant enjoyed a visit from Ravi Jain, co-author of The Liberal Arts Tradition, on Friday, 9/23. Ravi led a mathematics workshop for our faculty in the morning followed by a talk to our […]