Providence Classical Christian School

Hey Highlanders! Summer is coming to a close and we’re getting ready for a new season with a quick look back at highlights from the end of the 2026 school year…

In May, our spring season ended on a high note at the WA 1B State Track & Field Championships, where 11 Providence athletes competed in unusually stormy weather for much of the weekend.

🎉 After a back and forth duel in windy conditions, sophomore Clara Day took first place in girls pole vault and became our first ever female state champion! She followed up in the triple jump with an outstanding PR that placed her second overall.

🎉 Junior Kate Bredenberg also put down personal bests in both hurdle events, placing 6th in the 100m and 5th in the 300m amongst ever-increasing competition from across the state.

Congratulations to all of our athletes who displayed incredible sportsmanship and perseverance at the meet (swipe to the end to see all of the final results)!

In addition to Coaches Nate Morris and Erik Day, assistant coach and Providence dad Chad Kessens (hurdles) and pole vault coach Paul Engel generously gave their time and energy to provide specialized coaching and support. We are so grateful to God for providing these men, and for the many evidences of His kindness and encouragement seen widely in the track & field community! Soli Deo Gloria!

Last week, Freedom 250 and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) honored winners of their American Heroes Student Art Contest at a special awards ceremony in Washington D.C. After reviewing more than 1,000 submissions, judges recognized outstanding artists for their creativity, historical reflection, and civic pride as America commemorates its 250th anniversary.

We are proud to announce that rising 7th grader Catherine Li was among the honorees, winning first place in the Middle School Category in Washington State for her depiction of Albert Einstein and his enduring significance in our nation’s history. What a wonderful achievement and opportunity to represent Providence on the national stage! Congratulations, Catherine!

And just like that, it’s time for our seniors to don their caps and gowns! Providence community and supporters, you are warmly invited to tonight’s graduation ceremony beginning at 7pm (send us a message for more details).

Join us in celebrating these remarkable young men and women and honoring their many unique accomplishments. We are so proud and thankful for God’s kindness to each of them, which they have in turn shared so generously with one another.

Congratulations, class of 2026!

🎓 Since coming to Providence as a freshman, Lydia has enjoyed playing viola in the high school band and participating in various activities and clubs. She will be attending University of Washington Bothell in the fall, where she looks forward to meeting new people and the start of a new chapter!

📝 What she’ll miss: I’m going to miss the fact that we can openly talk about God and connect every subject back to Him during class. I’m going to miss my classmates and being able to enjoy so much time together. I’m going to miss the loving and kind and God-fearing community that I have been with for so long.

Congratulations, Lydia!

🎓 Sophie joined Providence in Kindergarten! She has played volleyball since 5th grade, and basketball since 3rd grade. For the past two years, she served as captain of both teams at the varsity level, a role she has embraced with quiet and humble leadership. Sophie will head to Colorado Christian University in the fall, where she plans to major in Strategic Communications. She is looking forward to learning more about media and film, and playing intramural sports in college!

📝 What she’ll miss: I will miss both the community in sports and academics. I will miss the van rides and bonding with the girls, and I will miss seeing all the familiar faces and friends I have known for years.

Congratulations, Sophie!

🎓 Sydnie joined Providence in 7th grade, and has been heavily involved in the drama program as an actress, assistant director, costume designer and make-up artist. Her favorite roles have been the unforgettable Babette from Beauty and the Beast, Lady Macbeth from Macbeth, and Juror No. 3 from Twelve Angry Jurors. Sydnie has also enjoyed her time in Providence choir and Honors English. Starting in the fall, she will be working toward an accelerated nursing degree through Everett Community College and Pacific Lutheran University!

📝 What she’ll miss: Going to school every day with a close community of like-minded Christians. Not one day went by where I wasn’t laughing or enjoying fellowship with other students.

Congratulations, Sydnie!

🎓 Since Kindergarten, Celia has lived her Providence life to the fullest! In middle school, she played basketball, volleyball, and participated in drama. Celia was instrumental to the growth of the Highlander volleyball program, playing all four years of high school on varsity and ending her senior year as captain with first team all-league honors. Celia also served on House Council, both as house rep for Heorot and as head of the Student Life Committee. Next year, she is headed to New Saint Andrews College, where she looks forward to embracing the community and exploring new places to ski, hike and stay active!

📝 What she’ll miss: I will especially miss playing volleyball with all of my school friends from different grades! My senior year of volleyball was the best, and I have been so blessed to do something I love with people I love!

Congratulations, Celia!

🎓 Sean has been at Providence since Kindergarten, and discovered his love for drama in 6th grade after playing the part of Ben Gunn in Treasure Island. Since then, his other favorite roles have been Antipholus of Ephesus in Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, and Ephraim in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Sean has also been a part of Vanguard (ensemble choir) for the last two years. Next year, he will be at Shoreline Community College pursuing an eventual degree in electrical or computer engineering. Outside of classes, Sean looks forward to spending more time on his various hobbies (blacksmithing, woodworking, aquascaping, and dancing)!

📝 What he’ll miss: I will miss drama and all the fun memories and choreography i’ve learned over the years.

Congratulations, Sean!

🎓 Rachel came to Providence as a freshman! She has participated in basketball, volleyball, and yearbook, and also served on House Council for the past 2 years. Rachel is looking forward to starting a new chapter in college, and hopes to explore her interests in healthcare with a degree in biology at the University of Washington. She is excited to meet new people, gain independence, and continue growing in her faith.

📝 What she’ll miss: A highlight of my time at Providence has been the teachers who genuinely care for me—not just academically, but personally and spiritually—encouraging my love for the Lord in every aspect of life and caring about my well-being outside the classroom. I will deeply miss the community here; it truly felt like one big family, where I was constantly supported, known, and encouraged to grow.

Congratulations, Rachel!

🎓 Since joining Providence in 6th grade, Opal has shined on and off the stage, participating in every Providence Drama production offered! Her favorite roles include Letty Blacklock in A Murder is Announced, Liesl from The Sound of Music, Juror 10 in Twelve Angry Jurors, and Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins. Opal will be majoring in Illustration while continuing her study of the classics through the Torrey Honors program at Biola University. She looks forward to starting her adult life and learning what it looks like to faithfully follow the path the Lord has laid out for her!

📝 What she’ll miss: I will miss the small community, and the feeling that I can greet everyone I pass in the hallways by name. I will also miss Providence Drama and the opportunity to perform with a cast of classmates and friends—that has been such a unique and wonderful experience!

Congratulations, Opal!