Dear River Oak Christian Academy Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,
Last year we shared with our River Oak Christian Academy families the results of the feasibility study that was conducted to assess the school’s preparedness for a capital campaign. As a result, to the positive feedback we received, the River Oak school board decided to move forward and has initiated Deeply Rooted, Future Driven: A Capital Campaign for River Oak Christian Academy. With a working goal of $8.3M, the campaign will give all grandparents, friends, staff, and community members the opportunity to invest in the construction of a new school building on land located nearby.
The capital campaign project will be located on 15 acres of land. The new school building and campus will include:
- Classroom wing, housing approximately 12 academic classrooms
- Chapel
- Administrative offices
- Cafeteria and kitchen space, fully functional gymnasium
- A well-designed drop-off/pick-up area to aid in efficient traffic flow
- Playground
- Playing fields and track
- Middle school 6th– 8th grades
Every year we choose a scripture to encourage and teach our students. This year’s scripture is Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works…and that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” We want to teach our students to be the light in the community and the world for Christ. As our school enrollment continues to grow, what a blessing it would be to know that through our growth River Oak can continue to be that light to shine in this community. We hope that as we embark on this endeavor that you would pray about how you might partner with us in being that light.
In His Service,
Lisa Smith
Head of School
Biography of Kirk Farmer, Campaign Chair
Katie Ashcroft, Campaign Vice-Chair
Kirk and his wife, Libby, are the parents of four boys, three of whom attend River Oak. Kirk is the Vice President of the Farmer Holding Company and very active within the community.
“We have seen firsthand the quality of the Christian education River Oak’s teachers and administrators provide to its students. When parents and their children are being turned away from having the opportunity to be a part of this quality education because of the limits of the school building, we know it’s time to invest in its growth. It is a duty of the highest calling to educate our children with a Christian foundation and to support as many families as we can to meet the growing demand of high-quality Christian education in the Jefferson City area.” – Kirk Farmer, Campaign Chair
Katie Ashcroft is the parent of three River Oak Christian Academy students. Katie serves on the River Oak Christian Academy school board and is an attorney and community volunteer.
“Jay and I are deeply grateful for River Oak’s commitment to providing each student with a challenging, Biblical-based education. The capital campaign is essential to creating the infrastructure and resources needed to develop the God-given potential in every child and equip students to serve our community. This campaign is an exciting and lasting endeavor, which I hope many will join in supporting.” – Katie Ashcroft, Campaign Vice-Chair
Launching Leaders
Jay and Katie Ashcroft
Chris and June Baker
Bret and Emma Bodenhamer
Dr. Fred and Cheryl Bodenhamer
Charlie and Jessica Christiansen
Sherry Doctorian and Tim Hayden
John and Elaine Doyle
Carol Eighmey
Kirk and Libby Farmer
First Assembly of God Church
John and Rebecca Harvey
Andy and Shelby Holzschuh
Adam and Melissa Horn
Rob and Allison Kingsbury
Clyde and Sue Lear
Brent and Carmen LeCure
Brandon and Ronda LePage
Ken and Ann Littlefield
Darrell and Chris Moore
Jeff and Jenice Payne
Richard and Debbie Popp
Tony and Donna Porter
Tyson and Rachelle Rehfeld
Ben and Beth Reinkemeyer
James and Andrea Sellers
Jefferson City Flying Service
Katee Shinkle
Dr. Monte and Betty Shinkle
Jerry and Nancy Smith
Ray and Lisa Smith
Barry Southerlin
Greg and Sissy Spence
Caleb and Stacy Steffen
Kirk and Catherine Thompson
Steve and Nicole Thompson
Mark and Susan Towner
Lauren Viessman
Rodney and Cheryl Viessman
Joe and Angie Vogel
Ryan and Ashton Weber
Marvin and Kristen White
Damon and Suzy Wilde
Allen and Joni Witt
Campaign Executive Committee & Volunteers
Campaign Chair, Kirk Farmer
Campaign Vice Chair, Katie Ashcroft
Executive Planning Committee
Emma Bodenhamer
Jeff Davidson
Sherry Doctorian
Rebecca Harvey
Jenice Payne
Richard Popp
Tony Porter
Andrea Sellers
Grant Shorthose
Lisa Smith
Dr. Caleb Steffen
Susan Towner
Cultivation and Involvement Committee
Jessica Christiansen
Libby Farmer
Nicole Thompson
Faculty and Staff Committee Chairs
Rebecca Harvey
Andrea Sellers
Prospect Verification Committee Chair
Caleb Steffen
Public Relations/Peer-to-Peer Committee Chair
Jeff Davidson
Prayer and Encouragement Committee Chair
Grant Shorthose
River Oak School Board Members
Sherry Doctorian, President
Katie Ashcroft, Vice President
Carol Eighmey, Treasurer
Ronda LePage – Secretary
Emma Bodenhamer
Allison Kingsbury
Grant Shorthose
Dr. Caleb Steffen