Biology Teacher Expands Classroom Learning Students learn a lot through textbooks, lectures, experiments and homework. But Judy Castrejón, Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) science and biology teacher, has a passion for making a difference for her students and for her local Spangle, Wash., comm... Read more
UCA ASB Encourages Christmas Joy For the past two years, Associated Student Body (ASB) officers at Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) in Spangle, Wash., have decorated the Campbell Administration Building for Christmas. Bright lights and homemade decorations greeted students as they wa... Read more
WWVA Students Volunteer in Community Connecting with the larger community in Washington's Walla Walla Valley is a priority for Walla Walla Valley Academy students each year. Whether a part of the formalized service learning process or just because, students find that engaging with ot... Read more
Cascade Christian Academy Embraces 1 Tim. 4:12 At the beginning of each year, Stephanie Gates, Cascade Christian Academy’s (CCA) principal, chooses a verse from the Bible as a theme to set the tone for the new school year. This year’s verse is 1 Tim. 4:12: “Don’t let anyone think less of you b... Read more
UCA Students Learn by Digging Potatoes Fred Riffel’s Upper Columbia Academy Bible class went to the field by the school to dig potatoes on Oct. 4, 2016. It was a cold morning. But in spite of cold hands and dirty fingers, the different classes worked hard at digging out the sometimes s... Read more
FoundationONE Elects New President FoundationONE is pleased to announce Mindy Weber, a 1985 graduate of Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) in Spangle, Wash., was elected president during the annual meeting on Sept. 29, 2016. Weber follows three visionary leaders: Terrence Finney, a super... Read more
Coming Soon: Guatemala Mission Trip Coming up spring break 2017, is our annual UCC Youth Mission Trip to San Luis, Guatemala. We will be traveling down for about two weeks to witness to the people of a small village nearby by building a church, spending time with the children by put... Read more
Pathfinder Camporee Asks 'Where's the Beef?' The primary focus of Pathfinders is supporting youth as they develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) Pathfinders and staff, numbering 679, joined together for that purpose as they gathered at Farragut State Park... Read more
Women Find Joy at UCC Retreat The annual fall Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) Christian Women’s and Young Women’s Retreat provides a wonderful opportunity for women of all faiths to gather together with similar goals of fellowship and encouragement. Read more
