Anchorage Retreat
A retreat to have fun, get acquainted with teachers, and be challenged spiritually, with roller skating, a rock climbing wall, boating, fishing, swimming, and class games.
Student life
Bonded together as a Patriot family.
Following the example of Christ, we are called to serve Him by serving others. Chapel, small groups, service, missions, and activities give students many ways to grow together.
The G.O.A.L. program
Global, Outreach, Activities, Leadership.
The G.O.A.L. program gives students ways to share in world-wide missions, serve their neighbors in Wilmington, build school spirit, and use their God-given talents to lead.
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Global
Students meet brothers and sisters in Christ who are reaching lost souls around the world, as mandated in the Great Commission.
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Outreach
Students minister both spiritually and physically to our “neighbors” in Wilmington, as demonstrated by Jesus and His disciples.
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Activities
Numerous activities through the year create a year-long competition that promotes school spirit, class unity, and positive, clean fun.
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Leadership
Leadership options help students use their God-given talents for His glory and excel in their service at WCA.
Leadership
Spiritual life
Chapel that meets students where they are.
Our chapel program, BLUEPRINT, shares the gospel in culturally relevant terms. In corporate worship, students have the opportunity to meet Christ where they are, with the ultimate goal of walking daily in a committed relationship with Jesus Christ.
Chapel is a weekly program filled with music, presentations, and speakers from the faculty, students, and the local church.
- Chapel
- 9:15a.m. Tuesdays
- Activity period
- 9:15a.m. Thursdays
Group 52 & spiritual growth
Growing in faith, together.
The high school student body is divided into small groups called Group 52, named for the prayer, work, and fasting described in the book of Nehemiah. Groups meet to pray, study God’s Word, and connect as brothers and sisters in Christ, and seniors have the opportunity to lead them.
See You at the Pole
One morning in September, students around the globe gather at their flagpoles to pray for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities.
National Day of Prayer
WCA participates in the National Day of Prayer as we uphold one another, our school, families, and nation in prayer.
Renovation Week
Our spiritual emphasis week gives the high school an opportunity to grow, with a keynote speaker and engaging workshops on a variety of topics.
Community service
Serving Him by serving others.
Our community service involvement was born out of a desire to help students fulfill the Christian call to discipleship and stewardship. All three school divisions take part in schoolwide drives, donating food, clothes, or toys for various charities.
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Salvation Army Angel Tree
- Relay for Life
- Beyond the Pink
- Feed the Hunger
- Special Olympics
Mission trips
Sharing the good news around the world.
Each year, WCA students serve Jesus Christ by serving others on mission trips. Students use their soccer and volleyball talents to host clinics that connect with kids, teens, and adults, and the Gospel is presented through skits, songs, testimonies, and preaching.
Week-long Vacation Bible School programs use puppets, drama, games, and fun competitions to share the good news with young children. Students have also worked alongside local churches: doing construction work, distributing medical supplies, and serving orphans and widows.
- China
- Peru
- Honduras
- Haiti
- Costa Rica
Activities
Competitive, crazy, and creative.
Activities outside the classroom give students a chance to bond with their classmates and build relationships as a Patriot family. They also give students a break from academic rigor.
- Spirit Week
- Movies
- Spring fling Easter egg hunts
- Christmas & Valentine breakfasts
- Dodgeball tournaments
- Volleyball tournaments
- Smarter Than a 5th Grader bowls
- Bonfires
Leadership
Developing leaders for the next generation.
Whether through student government, athletics, or programs designed to develop leaders, WCA invests in each student’s future.
Student Government
Elected high school leaders organize student life activities and lead in community service, global outreach, school spirit, and spiritual development.
American Christian Honor Society
Founded by AACS in 1979, ACHS seeks to advance Christian scholarship, challenge Christian leadership, honor Christian character, and stimulate Christian service, including Angel Tree, Work on Wilmington, Life Chain, and the Teacher’s Assistant Program.
Teacher Cadet
Academically talented students build interpersonal and leadership skills while exploring teaching as a career, working hands-on with administration, teachers, and students.
| Conference | When |
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| Youth Legislative Training ConferenceSponsored by the American Association of Christian Schools in Washington, DC. Students take part in a mock Senate, meet their Senators and Representatives, and attend a Congressional briefing. | Summer breakAll expenses paid |
| 7th District Congressional Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurial ConferenceA one-day conference for selected juniors, hosted by Congressman David Rouzer, focused on values-based leadership. | Every springFree |
| Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)Hosted by Wilmington area Rotary clubs for juniors with leadership potential, strong character, and an above-average academic record. | Every fallFree |
Seniors can also lead Group 52, and students serve through Beta Club and Student Government.
More ways to get involved
Middle school
CREW
Leadership and community for 6th through 8th graders.
Middle SchoolFine arts
Music, art & drama
Choirs, bands, visual arts, drama, and competitive speech.
Fine ArtsAthletics
Patriots teams
Middle school, JV, and varsity teams across three seasons.
Patriots Athletics
Come see for yourself
The best way to know WCA is to walk our halls.
Walk our 85-acre campus, peek into classes, and see why Wilmington families have trusted WCA since 1969.
1401 N. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Get directions