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The Ignite Gala was a huge success! ✨ We raised $66,000 for the Torchbearer Fund and enjoyed a beautiful night at the Clayton Lodge. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and auction bidders! 🎤💛

Congratulations to Helen Kelly, named WBIR’s Educator of the Week! 🍎🏆 Ask her students, and you’ll hear: “She is amazing at describing stuff,” and “She lets us pitch ideas and have fun.” One added she’s “downright awesome—and a cat lover!” 🐱 We’re lucky to have you, Helen! 🎉

Here’s the tribute video shared at the Ignite Gala celebrating Pat Bradley’s incredible impact at Clayton-Bradley Academy. 💙 From a bold vision in an empty field to a thriving community of learners, thank you, Pat, for building something truly special. 🎓✨

Congratulations to CBA students for an incredible showing at the 2026 Tennessee History Day state competition in Nashville! 🏆📜 After months of research, writing, and creativity, many earned top awards and will advance to National History Day in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸🎉

🌎 Our campus became a passport to discovery during Open Doors to Explore! Students shared projects, explored traditions, enjoyed music and food, and learned from one another. Thank you to our teachers, volunteers, and presenters who made this day possible! 🎶🍽️📚

5th grade had an unforgettable time at Montvale Springs! 🌄 Their first overnight trip brought wildlife sightings, gorgeous spring weather, and tons of outdoor fun. Best of all, students bonded with friends and teachers while making memories together. 🏕️🦌🌿

Congratulations to CBA’s Nicole Whitecotton, named 2026 Tennessee History Day Educator of the Year! 🏆📜 For years, she’s helped CBA students become historians—exploring primary sources and presenting their work on international stages. “I am honored and humbled,” she shared. 👏

We honored three CBA seniors at the Architecture, Construction & Engineering Awards Banquet! 🏗️🎓 Adam Herron, Cole Ivens, and MJ Brooks earned scholarships for their outstanding work in the ACE program and their plans to pursue these fields in college. Congratulations! 📐🔧

How do we build future leaders? 🌟 Kindergarten showed us at Family Gathering. Through skits, they taught the whole school what friendship looks like. Moments like this help CBA students grow into confident voices in their community 🚀💙

CBA elementary artists Lucy, Molly, Eliza, and Emmie showed their creativity at the 2026 Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk in Knoxville! 🎨🐾 Their piece, The Great Smoky Meow-tains, earned 2nd place in their category. Way to represent! 🏆👏

Three Blazers represented CBA at the Tennessee Music Education Association Conference! 🎶 Macey Best performed as a first violinist in the All-State Orchestra. Emi Cannistraro and Cassandra Couch sang in the Treble Honors Choir. Way to go! 🎻👏

High School Art Field Study in Chattanooga 🎨🚌 Students toured the Hunter Museum of Art and built paper sculptures. The day ended with a team escape room challenge—Museum Heist beat Mystery Mansion by just 4 seconds! ⏱️🧩

🎉 Meet Allie Matye, CBA’s Interim Upper School Counselor! (May-Tee—like a pirate 🏴‍☠️) She loves how students surprise us with what they teach us. Off campus she coaches cheer 📣, sings “Wannabe” 🎤 at karaoke, loves cotton candy ice cream 🍦, and cheers for Tennessee🧡

CBA singers spent part of spring break in New York City 🎶 They toured Lincoln Center and Juilliard, then took the stage at Carnegie Hall! Choir Director Gabriel Bailey even directed the joint choir with Wm Blount HS. Proud of these students and this unforgettable experience! 🌆

🤠🔥 Camp CBA fun this week! At Wild West Camp, kids made desert art, cookies, played games & explored rocks 🪨✨. Around the Campfire Art Camp brought s’mores & cozy critters 🐻🍫. A perfect way to stay warm, play, and explore with friends!

Our High School DECA students led Family Gathering! 💼 They shared how DECA builds real-world skills in marketing, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Volunteers joined them on stage for a fast-paced marketing challenge. 📊 The DECA flag flew proudly all morning!

Preschool took learning to a whole new depth at Ripley’s Aquarium! 🐠✨ With parents by their side, students explored exhibits, joined an interactive class, and even touched a shark 🦈 Moments like this turn curiosity into lifelong learning.

Bravo to Tristan and Macey for representing CBA at All East Senior Clinic! 🎻✨ They spent an intensive weekend in Gatlinburg rehearsing and performing alongside top young musicians from across East Tennessee. High-level music, hard work, and plenty of fun—what an accomplishment!

2nd grade led Family Gathering 🍪🦈💵 Students shared about economics, including goods and services, and their recent field study at Kroger. Attend their Makers Market and shop on Feb 27th!

We’re excited to welcome Becca Wolfenbarger back to CBA as our Interim Upper School Principal for the rest of this school year. Many families remember her as our first Upper School Principal. With 30 years in education, she knows and loves CBA—we’re grateful she’s back.