Logos Academy

The Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program is a big blessing to many private schools in the Commonwealth, including Logos Academy. 98% of Logos Academy students receive EITC scholarships to make a quality education accessible for their family.

Join Logos Academy and Commonwealth Foundation on September 5th from 5-7pm to hear from local experts, advocates, and program participants about how EITC scholarships are helping kids and families throughout Pennsylvania, why it is so important for this program to continue, and how to participate!

Mark your calendars and register by August 29th! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tax-credit-scholarships-an-investment-in-educational-opportunity-tickets-945108764757?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are so proud of our alumni!

Yatzi Garcia, a Logos Academy alumna, has recently accepted the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations position at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She comes to MSU Denver from the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce, most recently serving as their Operations & Member Engagement Coordinator.

Yatzi reflects "I wish I could pen a heartfelt post for each remarkable woman I had the privilege of meeting, both on staff and within the community. Your strength, wisdom, and camaraderie have been a source of inspiration. One profound lesson I must highlight is the importance of showing up as our authentic selves and creating space for others to do the same. This principle is vital for fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment."

Yatzi, your Logos Academy family is so proud of you! We miss you here in York, PA but are so proud to watch you do great things in Denver! May God continue to bless you.

We are so proud of our alumni!

Destiny Duncan 2015 Logos Academy graduate and 2023 graduate of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, recently passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and and was just sworn in before Judge Michael W. Flannelly this past week. Destiny, we are grateful that you will continue to serve the York community. Congratulations, we are so proud of you!

Max K., a current junior, participated in the PMEA All State Jazz Ensemble in April in Warner Theatre in Erie. Only one drummer from the state is chosen to participate!

Kindergarten, first, and second grade enjoyed a field day yesterday, culminating their year with games and a special treat.

Enjoy graduation highlights from Friday's ceremony.

Logos Academy seniors graduated Friday at their school -- check out the photo gallery at https://bit.ly/3wUUWXh

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

"May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed." Psalm 20:4

Joseph was accepted into York College, Shippensburg, UMBC, Kean, Geneva, Messiah, Penn State York, Millersville and Northeastern. After rounds of interviews and numerous essays, Joseph also won a full ride to three different colleges. He plans to major in business at Messiah University and, amongst other endeavors, hopes to one day open up his own real estate company. Some high school projects and memories that had the greatest impact on Joseph were getting to act in Classical Academic Press’ filmed and broadcasted reenactment of Hamlet, passing mock legislation as a Senator for the Day at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, serving as an accuracy coach for Poetry Out Loud and, of course, his senior thesis project.

Joseph, you have overcome a lot to be where you are today. Your senior thesis was compassionate and courageous. From kids to adults to your classmates, everyone loves and will miss Joseph! Your passion for learning, for fun, for friendship, and for deep conversations have made our school a better place. You are articulate, passionate, and have a strong sense of justice. We believe that God is going to continue to bless many people through your life.

Onyce was accepted into Penn State York, Ursinus, IUP, Messiah, Harcum, Kean, and West Virginia State University. Although Onyce won a full ride to three different colleges, she has chosen to attend Messiah University in the fall where she won over $45,000 in scholarships. Onyce dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian. She jokes that animals “are less complicated than people”, but anyone who meets Onyce walks away blessed by her nurturing nature and genuine concern for others.

Onyce came to Logos Academy in ninth grade. In her own words: “Logos was very different than anything I had experienced before; faith was practiced every day. I learned from teachers who patiently created an environment where questions were welcome, failure was normalized, and wonder was encouraged.”

Onyce, we are so very glad that God brought you to Logos Academy. Your incredible art, your consistent work ethic, and your loyal friendship has been a blessing to us all. We are going to miss you so much!

Simone was accepted into Muhlenberg, Allegheny, Ursinus, Drexel, Cedar Crest, York, McDaniel, Messiah, Westminster, Elizabethtown, Juniata, and Moravian College. In the fall, she plans to study history at Muhlenberg College. She then hopes to go on to graduate school where she plans to get a Masters in Archival Studies. In high school, she had a paid internship at the York County History Center. This experience has fueled her desire to one day become a museum curator or archivist.

In her own words: “I am a detailed person at heart. I enjoy taking care of things and love learning. Archives are very overlooked. Somebody somewhere had to preserve Plato’s writings so that we could have them today. I will get the chance to be a part of history in this small way. Some of the most profound parts of life are often overlooked.”

Simone, whether it was through the minute detail in your art, your consistent loyalty to your friends, or through the impassioned plea of your senior thesis, urging us all to be mindful of the compounded effects of stress on teenagers - you have helped us to look closer and to see the world in new ways. At Logos Academy, we are really going to miss you!

Sonjai was accepted into Stevenson University, Liberty, Millersville, York, Messiah, and IUP. In addition to the Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship, Sonjai also won the Flowers Diversity Scholarship, the Burger King Scholarship, and the Four Chaplains Memorial Award. She plans to pursue a degree in psychology from Messiah University, where she earned $54,686 per year in scholarships and grants, covering the full cost of her tuition and dorm for the next four years, and almost the full cost of her food.

In Sonjai’s own words: “My faith has grown exponentially during high school. My class often discussed deep Biblical topics, diverse political views, and philosophical questions. We respected each other’s different views and beliefs but also challenged one another. We were helped and encouraged by our teachers to be living examples of what it means to be created in God's image. In my opinion, this is true education.”

What Sonjai will miss the most about Logos Academy is her deep relationships with teachers and friends. Sonjai, you are very observant and discerning for your age. You love to listen, possess a quiet strength, and notice things that others often do not. You care deeply about justice and your amazing senior thesis inspired all of us to pay more attention to the marginalized in our community. You are going to be an incredible therapist one day and we know that your ability to listen, empathize, and give sound advice from God’s Word is going to bring healing and transformation to so many people.

Isiaih is an entrepreneur, a leader, an athlete, and a scholar. As a public speaker, he can captivate a room. As a volleyball player, you do not want to be on the opposite team. As a mentor, he has been a role model to a lot of young men. But, above all, Isiaih is a man of faith who wants to use his gifts to impact this world for Christ. Isaiah has so many different gifts that trying to narrow down what he wants to do after high school has been difficult. He was accepted into York College and won over $14,000 in scholarships. He also rode along with York City’s Fire Department, exploring that as a future career. Currently, Isaiah is planning on taking a gap year, in which he will continue working for Wellspan York Hospital while pursuing getting his real estate license.

In his own words: “I still am not exactly sure what the future holds, but everyday I learn a little bit more about myself. I still think that it is ironic that teenagers, whose minds have not fully developed and who are just beginning to understand who they are, are expected to make life altering choices about their careers and futures. I regularly ask myself how I can make a difference in the world. It was my little brother who taught me that I can make a difference through impacting one person at a time. I wish that I could tell my ninth grade self to not be scared to take risks, to try new things, and that you do not actually have to have your whole life figured out by eighteen. Do not compare yourself to others. The small choices that you make every day and your willingness to continue learning will determine the man that you become.”

Isiaih, we could not agree more. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where God takes you from here!

From the moment you meet Olivia, you will be struck by a young woman who is both humble and inspiring. Olivia was accepted into Elizabethtown, Messiah, Ursinus, Franklin & Marshall, Moravian, and Villanova. She holds the Logos Academy record for highest SAT score in our history, scoring a 1480 as a junior. After lengthy interview processes, Olivia was accepted into two different college honors programs, winning the coveted full ride Trustees Scholarship and the Excelsior Merit Scholarship. Though she won full rides at both of her top choice schools, Olivia has decided to attend Elizabethtown College in the fall, where she wants to major in International Business and minor in Japanese with a concentration in finance. In the future, she hopes to travel and learn as many languages as possible.

In her own words: “There is incredible value to be found in studying history and culture. By doing so, we can learn from each other and from the past, in order to form a better present. I have been studying Japanese for four years now, and it has become one of my greatest joys. This passion of mine has inspired me to take on a career in which I can use my language skills to serve the global community.”

Olivia, in so many ways, your love for God, for people in other cultures, for creation, and for learning exemplify the hopes and dreams we have for all our graduates. Anata to hanarete sabishiku narimasu. We will miss you.

Last week, winners from Team Project Week met with a representative from CASA to talk about how they support immigrants arriving in York (and to share volunteer opportunities). The students and staff then enjoyed lunch together at Neama’s Egyptian Food and spent time at the Market.

A special shout out and thank you to our partners at National Guardian Life Insurance Company for supplying our students with smiley face stress balls as an end of the year treat.

Thank you, NGL! We are blessed by your partnership.

Blake is an extremely gifted, passionate, and articulate young man! He was accepted into the very competitive engineering programs at the University of Pittsburgh, Drexel, Temple, and Penn State. He plans on studying mechanical engineering at Penn State’s main campus in the fall. Alongside the generous Rotary Club scholarship, last week Blake discovered that he had won the Clark Scholars Award. Combined, they will cover the full cost of his tuition, dorm, food, and books for all four years. That is amazing!

Without question, Blake is a leader! He has been our chapel tech team leader, yearbook editor, hockey captain, and, as a leader in our student government, has organized one event after the next. Blake's hockey team christened him “the Energizer Bunny” and it is true.

Blake, you are a force to be reckoned with and your absence is going to leave a palpable hole at Logos Academy; but we are so proud of you! Your faith, strong work ethic, passion, creativity, and positive attitude are going to take you so far! We can’t wait to see all the things you will invent!

Grammar school students enjoyed a concert performed by a brass quintet from the York Symphony Orchestra. The performance highlighted how contrast and differences work together to make music.

Kindergarten, first, and second grade celebrated Superkids Day today. This is a fun celebration of our reading program. Students came to school dressed in their favorite Superkid character.

Logos Academy held a beautiful Baccalaureate service for our seniors last night. Thank you to Iglesia de Dios Penecostal Mision Goel for hosting us. We are grateful for Pastor Donavan Bratton from Living Word Community Church for his encouraging words to our graduating class and for the pastors who came out to pray over our students. A special thank you to the families and Logos Academy staff who attended the service and who have supported these 12 over the years. We are excited for their futures and all the adventures that await them.

In the history of Logos Academy, it is hard to imagine a more decorated student than Andrew. He has led our student government, won Project Week, has a 4.0, and has earned Distinguished Honor Roll every single quarter of his high school career. At the beginning of this year, Drew threw himself into pursuing his dream of attending the United States Air Force Academy. I honestly have never met any eighteen year old more qualified. Drew is a critical thinker, a servant leader, an incredible athlete, Cadet Commander of his local Civil Air Patrol, a hard worker, and most of all a man of character. However, after all that work, midway through the year it became clear that a previous neck injury was going to prevent Drew’s long held dream from becoming a reality. When the things we love most are taken away from us, our true character is revealed. In faith, Drew accepted that God had shut one door and must be calling him to walk through a different one. Fully accepting that God wants his best, Drew threw himself into Plan B with the same energy, hope, and joy characteristic of him.

Drew was accepted into Liberty University, Taylor, Messiah, Susquehanna, Cairn, Elizabethtown, Ursinus, Walsh, University of Massachusetts, West Virginia State, Arcadia, Champlain, Dickinson, Alleghany, Hartwick, and Florida Institute of Technology. In the fall, he plans to study cybersecurity at Messiah University where he was accepted into their honors program and earned over the full cost of tuition in scholarships. Drew, thank you for the example of faith and perseverance you have been to us all! We are so proud of you!

Armani was accepted into Albright, Messiah, York, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Armani’s impressive scholarship list include: the Flowers Multicultural Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Provost Scholarship, and several others adding up to $46,118 per year, a full ride to Messiah University, where he plans to study computer programming. Some of Armani’s favorite Logos Academy memories include robotics team, Project Week, participating in Poetry Out Loud, volunteering during Staff Day Apart, and his paid internship with the Codorus Creek Summer Enrichment Program.

In Armani’s own words: “I started at Logos Academy in second grade. Going to a faith based school taught me many things about God and his Word. The life and teachings of Jesus have inspired me to live a life of faith. I have had many teachers who cared about me as a whole person: my mind, but also my soul, emotions, and character. I want to become a computer programmer in the future. I want to be good at my job, but I also want to be a man of virtue.”

Armani, we are so proud of the man you have become. You are a man of character and a loyal friend. You have a great sense of humor and your positive attitude is contagious! You have been a blessing to our school and we can’t wait to see where God takes you from here.

For those who missed it, enjoy this online "gallery walkthrough" of our 2024 Visual Arts Showcase featuring Logos Academy K-12 student artwork! The showcase was held on Friday, May 10th. It was great to see so many there from our community!

Mya is the kind of student who reminds you why you teach. She is one of the most generous, humble, and loving people that you will ever meet. By her teachers, she will forever be remembered as the student who asks the most questions. But unlike some, that is not to waste time, but just genuinely because she loves to learn. Perhaps that is why she possesses a wisdom far beyond her years. As is demonstrated by her senior thesis, Mya is courageous and not afraid to tackle tough topics. Mya was accepted into Wheaton, Geneva, Messiah, Texas Christian, Liberty, and Baylor University. Besides the generous Her Traditions Bank Scholarship, after many essays and an interview, Mya was also awarded the York Hispanic Coalition Scholarship. Mya is still deciding between Messiah (where she is just shy of having the full cost of tuition, room, and board covered) and Liberty (where she has the full cost of tuition covered). With over 600 hours of community service in high school, Mya has already been pouring out her life in love and service to others.

In her own words: “In the future, I want to be a nurse and help those in need and those that are less fortunate than me. I want to get my degree, possibly become a nurse practitioner, and go overseas and do medical missions.”

Mya, your compassion for others, your sincerity, and your gentle spirit have been a blessing to us all. We have no doubt that you will go on to bring wholeness and healing to many others. We are really going to miss you!

Amelia was accepted into nursing programs at Penn State University, Messiah, Liberty, Houghton, York, Baylor, and the University of Pittsburgh. Amelia plans to attend Messiah University in the fall, where she has won nearly $40,000 in scholarships. Amelia has served in student government, mentored younger students in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, been a captain on sports teams, has led us in chapel, has a 4.0, and is a leader in and out of the classroom.

In her own words: "Attending Logos Academy, a diverse, private school in the heart of my city, has been one of the most foundational experiences of my life. My eyes were opened to different circumstances, cultures, and ways of life. Living in York City and attending Logos Academy helped me to develop empathy and taught me that I care deeply about others' lives, specifically those of children. I have decided that wherever I go, it is part of my life's work to make the children I meet feel seen, heard, and loved. Lady Bird Johnson, former first lady of the United States, once said, ‘Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.’ I want to become a pediatric nurse. I want to support children and families in their moments of need because often the lowest, most vulnerable points in a person’s life are also the most transformational. I want to bring hope, especially to children in underserved communities and dire situations, because they are our hope for a better tomorrow.”

Amelia, at Logos Academy, you will always be remembered for your big heart, your love and compassion, and your ability to make everyone you meet feel valued and heard.

Pamela was accepted into Millersville University, Messiah, Gordon, Campbell, IUP, Indiana University of Indianapolis, St. John's University, and Stevenson. She has received over the full cost of tuition in scholarships to IUP, and will make her final decision by June 1st. She plans on majoring in Biology in college, then attending medical school, with the dream of one day becoming a surgeon. Pamela, like many of our seniors, is a first generation college student. In her own words: “Both of my parents came to this country with literally nothing and spent the first decade working in factories just to put food on the table. My parents’ sacrifice and determination has shielded me from much of the adversity, poverty, and pain that is a part of many immigrants’ experiences. I have attended one of the best schools in my city and had a loving community surrounding me.”

Pamela, you and your family have been a tremendous blessing to this school and a gift to our community. It only takes a couple minutes of talking to Pamela to realize that she is just a cool person - compassionate, fun, and remarkably insightful for her age. Thank you for your moving senior thesis, for sharing your musical gifts with us, and for your servant leadership in our school. We are really going to miss you, Pamela!

In science class, Kindergarten learned about animals that live in or near a pond. After visiting a pond at Nixon Park a few weeks ago, they read a book about the artist Monet. Last week they combined their love for both as they enjoyed watercolor painting along the creek. Students loved being (relatively!) silent and enjoying God’s creation.

This past weekend, a group of students formed a team to compete in TLA's (Training Leaders through Athletics) annual competition, School vs School. Logos Academy students placed 4th out of 10 teams and had a great, team building experience!

All of the senior thesis presentations are up on our YouTube Channel.

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On Sunday, May 19th, Gisbella K and Jazon W graduated as Future Leaders of York, . This program teaches local York County sophomores and juniors to "become lifelong, responsible, active participants in their community."