Upcoming Events.
March Referral Madness 2026!
March is our Referral Challenge Month! If your family has been blessed by a Christ-centered education here, would you help us share that blessing with another family?
During the month of March, families can earn entries into a drawing for a $500 Tuition Credit for the 2026-2027 School Year by completing the steps below:
For every new student you refer between March 1 – March 31 you will earn:
1 Entry – You submit prospective student contact information using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMhaW0V0yvacmvEDT3zgRq_rvrddyD5OJ91Vy0fdbOQIhxhw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103697693744961719193
1 Entry – A student you have referred attends the Admissions Open House on March 28 at 12pm
1 Entry – A student you have referred applies to New Hope!
5 Entries – A student you have referred is accepted for the 2026-2027 School Year!
There is no limit to how many entries you can earn, but there will only be one winner!
Referrals must be new families who have not previously applied to New Hope.
Referral must be submitted by March 31.
Tuition credit applied to the 2026–2027 school year.
No cash equivalent.
If multiple families refer the same prospective student/family, the family must indicate who referred them.
Drawing for the tuition credit will take place on Friday, May 1!
Alumni and Friends of New Hope can also refer for entries in a drawing for a gift card!
When you invite another family, you’re not just sharing a school — you’re sharing faith, opportunity, and community.
Let’s grow our amazing school community together!
Many Thanks,
New Hope Christian Academy Admissions Team
Candice Sims: csims@newhopememphis.org
Gretchen Driesenga: gdriesenga@newhopememphis.org
Alumni Hoops For Hope
On March 5, we will host our annual Throwback Thursday for New Hope Alumni, themed 'Hoops for Hope' this year as we celebrate 30 years as an independent school!
This event marks a new milestone for our Advancement Team as it will be our first alumni-led fundraiser, featuring a 3x3 basketball tournament played on our new gym floors! Alumni will be invited to pay to play, making this both a fun, high-energy night of connection and an intentional step toward growing alumni giving and engagement.
In addition to the tournament, the evening will bring alumni back to campus for fellowship, nostalgia, and celebration as part of our 30th Anniversary year!
Are you an alumni of New Hope or would like to support this event by giving a donation? Sign-up here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=42c547bd-7bf7-4b2c-b1c6-228d9592171f&envId=p-AhW8zbncA0yc80gIB-gOnA&zone=usa
NHCA Career Day 2026
Calling all business owners and career professionals!
Sign-up and spread the word—Career Day at NHCA is happening on Thursday, March 12, 2026. This is your chance to inspire future generations by sharing your passion and expertise with our students.
Past career days have featured police officers, firefighters, pilots, bankers, entrepreneurs, and even Astro the Dalmatian from the Memphis Fire Department! Want to be part of this amazing experience?
Sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjk0VgDt9c50cFo8_1t6E0eW7ICoMwCfEWEtNNFWPnIeWu9g/viewform
Pence Day of Service
The Pence Day of Service is a fun time of service and fellowship as we work together in the NH Urban Farm and Forest. As a New Hope Community, we will care for our outdoor spaces together, so our students can continue to learn and grow in God's amazing creation around us! Rain or shine, we would love for you to come out and volunteer at our school on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A5A829A5F94-59392094-2025?useFullSite=true#/
Dinner on the Grounds Recap!
New Hope Christian Academy (NHCA) celebrated 30 years of impact, community, and hope on Thursday, October 30, 2025 by bringing back our Dinner on the Grounds event. First hosted in 2015, NHCA revived this unique fundraiser that celebrates our mission and connects with the Memphis community. Guests enjoyed a farm-to-table style dinner featuring produce from our Urban Farm, prepared by a local Memphis chef.
This year’s celebration included student performances, a commemorative 30th anniversary video presentation, a silent auction featuring artwork created by New Hope students, and remarks from our Advancement Director, Head of School, and members of the Board of Trustees.
Click the links below to view the Dinner on the Grounds slideshow and video!
Dinner on the Grounds
As New Hope Christian Academy celebrates its 30th anniversary as an independent school, we invite you to join us for Dinner on the Grounds, at New Hope’s Urban Farm.
This special evening will feature a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Memphis' finest chefs, allowing you to relax while learning about our school and our green space!
Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with mocktails and networking.
REGISTER HERE
Fall Open House
Through our New Hope, New Heights strategic plan, we’re expanding to include 7th and 8th grades. Our current 6th graders will be the first class to move into 7th grade in the 2026–27 school year, followed by 8th grade in the 2027–28 school year.
What does this mean for our community? We’ll begin serving PK3–7th grades starting in 2026–27 — and we’re inviting you to help spread the word and join us at our upcoming admissions open houses.
McTeacher's Night Fall 2025
After our first successful fundraiser last year with the Pina Elite Restaurant Group, we’re excited to bring McTeacher’s Night back! Come hang out with New Hope staff as they host a McDonald’s fundraiser. Staff will have the opportunity to help with tasks such as making fries, working the front register, or drive-thru. Staff may also be seen wearing a pie costume! Cash only will be the method of payment for pies, please feel free to donate any amount you choose!
Summer Early Childhood Tours
Are you the parent or guardian of a child who will be three or four by June 1, 2025? We invite you to join us for a Summer Early Childhood Family Tours at New Hope Christian Academy!
Come explore our beautiful campus, meet our caring staff, and discover the enriching programs designed to help young learners through teaching, learning, and discipleship. Can’t make one? No worries—we’ve got you covered with multiple dates!
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – 11:30 AM
Monday, June 9, 2025 – 11:30 AM
We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one to NHCA! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5ce29xrw
Basketball Schedules
Basketball game schedule for 3rd/4th grade boys and girls, and 5th/6th grade boys and girls for the 2025 winter season.
Musical Bingo
Our Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) is excited to invite you to a family-friendly musical bingo event on Friday, August 30 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.! This event will take place inside NHCA’s Gymnasium. You must register for this event by August 28 at noon.
Register here:
https://lstonenhca.wufoo.com/forms/musical-bingo
*Please note that you must purchase an entrance fee ticket to retrieve a bingo card. All additional cards are an extra fee.
Arts Academy Sign-Up
Registration for Arts Academy is now open! Registration will close on September 6.
Sign-up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A5A829A5F94-50795560-fall#/
Fall Sports
Sign-up for fall sports at New ‘Hope Christian Academy! The available slots are 5th and 6th girls volleyball and 3rd-6th co-ed Cross Country.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A5A829A5F94-50520551-2024#/