As a Christian community, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to “train up a child in the way they should go” (Proverbs 22:9). This entails a multi-faceted educational experience that includes both academic excellence and a biblical worldview. Neither can be exclusive if we are to provide our students with the best opportunity.
Read MorePraising God when “2020 Strikes Again”
December 16, 2020
It’s my hope that 2021 will be a time that we will give thanks together for the gifts received in 2020. The gifts we didn’t know were gifts. The gifts that in many cases were wrapped in affliction.
Read MoreFPD Continues to Offer Enhanced Reading Boost Program. Hires Mrs. Cindy Patterson
October 23, 2020
FPD launched Reading Boost in 2018 with the goal of supporting students who need extra help to develop strong reading skills. Since then, the program has been a blessing to numerous families in all grades. It is particularly helpful in FPD’s lower grades when reading skills are just developing.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Sadonna Fleming ’19
June 24, 2020
Sadonna Fleming is a recent FPD graduate, finishing up her high school career in 2019. At the completion of high school, she earned the honor of Most Community Service Hours; she has continued that spirit of giving back while in college.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Katie Scott ’11
May 21, 2020
Mission work has been a big part of Katie Scott’s life since she was fifteen years old. In particular, she connected with Casa Hogar. We wanted to touch base with Katie to learn more about her work at Casa Hogar and her love for sharing God’s Word.
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Mrs. Nancy Massey, 6th Grade
April 28, 2020
We continue our Tuesday Teacher Spotlights by heading over to Middle School! Mrs. Nancy Massey teaches in our sixth grade and is a favorite among our new middle school students.
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Mrs. Casey Handberry
April 20, 2020
We continue our Tuesday Teacher Spotlights by heading over to our preschool building to talk with Mrs. Casey Handberry, one of FPD’s three wonderful kindergarten teachers.
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Dr. Kristy Alvarez
April 14, 2020
We continue our Tuesday Teacher Spotlights with Dr. Kristy Alvarez who teaches 11th Grade AP Language and Composition and 11th Grade College Prep American Literature.
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Morgan Johnson Faulk ’09
April 9, 2020
Former FPD standout Morgan Johnson Faulk ’09 will soon be inducted into the Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame after an amazing career as a Blazer at Valdosta State University.
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Mr. Christian Baumgarth
April 7, 2020
Each Tuesday, we are going to spotlight an FPD teacher. Today we start with Mr. Christian Baumgarth who teaches Math 7, Algebra 1, and Statistics. He also coaches cross country, swim, and track. He has a lot of student fans at FPD, so we thought we would check in with him about his love for teaching and for FPD.
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