Capital Campaign

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