Homestead Hospitality Club
9am to Noon
Ages: 11 years old and up
Fee: $15 per meeting or $100 for the year
Meets 2nd Friday each month
High school students may be able to earn high school credit for culinary or home economics. (Chestnut Ridge Academy approves this credit. If you are not registered with CRA, check with your umbrella.)
Through project based learning, students will learn skills that will be useful for years to come. Along with learning new skills (or refining skills we already have) we will focus on how to use skill sets to bless others.
September – Words of Encouragement.
We will focus on letter writing, create a letter writing box, and prepare and enjoy tea time with basic finger sandwiches, fruit, and tea.
To sign up, send a text to (931)227-7391.

The lazy, hazy days of summer are in full swing, but the start of a new schoolyear will be here before you know it. If you were registered with us as your homeschool umbrella for the 2024-25 school year, the renewal deadline is August 1. After that, the late fee is $35. 

Once you register, you will receive a letter in the mail to confirm your registration. In that letter is a QR code to sign up for the email list. Be sure to sign up so you are up to date on all things happening at Chestnut Ridge Academy. 

Here is a sneak peak: 

Pool party later in July. 
Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Signing at the beginning of August. 
High school orientation meetings.
Senior (Class of 2026) meetings regarding graduation

If at any time you have questions or want to talk about homeschooling, feel free to call our office to make an appointment. (931)240-0614.

This is the wishlist for Chestnut Ridge Academy's prom.
Rather than do an exhaustive amount of fundraising and to help keep ticket prices reasonable, we put together this wish list of items we think will make a most memorable evening for our students. All donations are tax deductible.

​https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37MYJ1AC6NZ3A?ref_=wl_share

​CRA Blood Drive is happening this Thursday.
High school students age 16 and over may give blood. They earn points each time they give. If they get enough points before graduation, they will receive an honor cord to wear at graduation. If a high school student is unable to give for medical reasons, they can ask someone to give in their name.

​The disaster of Hurricane Helene is still a reality for many in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. They are entering a new phase of the disaster with temperatures going below freezing and snow already starting to fall in the area. Chestnut Ridge Academy will be collecting supplies to be carried to North Carolina by one of our families next week.
From now until Wednesday, Oct 23, we will be collecting new items to help victims deal with the cold. (Please see list below). You can drop off supplies at our office at 34 Simmons Circle, Fayetteville during regular office hours. If you drop off during non office hours, be sure items are in weather proof bags or boxes and you can place them on the porch. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Supplies needed:
~ Insulated clothing and footwear (coats, gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters, boots)
~ Waterproof outerwear
~ Thermal blankets
~ Sleeping bags
~ Portable propane heaters
~ Cooking stoves with fuel
~ Hand warmers
Thank you in advance for your donations and prayers for these people who are our neighbors and still dealing with this tragedy.

Celebrating Growth and Opportunity: Chestnut Ridge Academy's Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening in Fayetteville, Tennessee
Despite the rain, it was still a bright and promising day in Fayetteville, Tennessee as community members gathered to witness a significant milestone in local educational development—the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Chestnut Ridge Academy's new facility. Spearheaded by founder and CEO Mrs. Patti Hunt, the event marked not only a new chapter for Chestnut Ridge Academy but also a commitment the organization's Mission and Purpose statements which include seeking out and providing resources to families who educate their children at home.
A Vision Realized
Mrs. Hunt's journey began with a passion for education and a heartfelt dedication to supporting families who educate their children at home. Over the years, Chestnut Ridge Academy has grown from a small initiative in a spare room in Mrs. Hunt's home into a full-fledged educational institution, designed to nurture, educate, and empower its students. 
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mrs. Hunt expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the new facility a reality. “This day signifies not just the opening of a new facility, but the opening of new opportunities for homeschool students,” she stated. “We are committed to our Mission and Purpose Statements so that each child can get the tools they need.”
Educational and Social Offerings
Chestnut Ridge Academy offers a wide variety of activities. Academic activities offered include sign language classes, Theater Club, Homestead & Hospitality Club, Book Club, and Robotics. Social activities offered include events such as game nights, holiday parties, and major events like homecoming and prom. 
In addition, Chestnut Ridge Academy enjoys celebrating students' strengths and milestones. Each spring the organization offers a Kindergarten Graduation, and Eighth Grade Recognition Night and a High School Cap & Gown Graduation. 
Looking Ahead
As CRA's Board of Directors looks to the future, the vision for Chestnut Ridge Academy remains clear: to continue fulfilling the Mission and Purpose statements in even more creative ways. 
The grand opening of Chestnut Ridge Academy in Fayetteville, Tennessee, signifies a promising step forward for homeschool families seeking dedicated educational support.