Happy 50th Anniversary SBP Academy!
On August 17, 2020, the Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy turned 50 years old!
The following question was a topic of discussion in 1969: “How can the Spring Branch Presbyterian Church reach beyond its own membership and serve the needs of others in our community?” The answer seemed to be the establishment of a Day Care Center or Nursery.
On April 26, 1970, at the monthly stated Session meeting, it was decided to establish the Spring Branch Presbyterian Day School.
At the April 26th meeting, it was also decided that the Spring Branch Presbyterian Day School would be considered a mission of the church. To this day, the Academy is still considered our primary mission.
On its first day of operation, the Day School had over 60 children enrolled, with Mrs. Evelyn Farmer serving as the Director. The Day School would later become known as the Spring Branch Presbyterian Learning Center. Then on February 22, 2001, it was renamed the Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy.
Since 2006, the Academy has been under the direction of Mrs. Renee Henry, as it has continued to live out its Mission:
"Care for children in an environment where they can learn and grow
physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Touch lives with the love of Jesus Christ and His teachings.
Build the family through ministry."
Generations of members have been students at the Day School/Learning Center/Academy, and some of the alumni have gone on to serve as active members on the Academy Board.
As we look towards this unprecedented school year, we have a lot to be grateful for in terms of the Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy. We look forward to a year full of joyful and safe celebrations of our beloved Academy.
If you have pictures that have been taken of you or your children at the Day School/Learning Center/Academy, we would love to see them! We look forward to sharing these pictures throughout the course of the year. If you have stories that you’d like to share, we’d like to have those as well. You can submit pictures and stories HERE.
Blessings,
Spring Branch Presbyterian Church
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