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Welcome to Karis Academy

Forming Wise Minds and Faithful Hearts

Karis Academy exists to provide an ethos of learning grounded in the Christian Scriptures, deliberate in forming godly virtues, and committed to the Western tradition.

Why Karis?

Truth

Grounded in Scripture and a Christ-centered understanding of the world.

Goodness

Forming students of virtue who love what is right and honor God in their lives.

Beauty

Cultivating an appreciation for excellence, wonder, and the riches of God's creation.

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Classical christian school, Waupaca

Spiritual Life

A Christian school is more than just a gathering of students and faculty that profess Christ. It's an opportunity to nurture spiritual formation and biblical worldview through the teachings of Christ. 

Classical christian school, Waupaca

Campus Life

We are committed to providing a caring and supportive environment for our students. Our qualified staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

Core Values

Rooted in Scripture, we cultivate wisdom, virtue, character, and service. We believe education is not merely the transfer of knowledge but the formation of hearts and minds that love what is good, true, and beautiful.

Scriptural Wisdom

We ground all learning in the authority of God's Word, shaping students to see all of life through the lens of biblical truth and to love wisdom over information.

Grounded in Truth

  • Sees all of life through the lens of Scripture and delights in the beauty of God’s Word.

  • Understands and articulates a Christian worldview with clarity and humility.

  • Engages with great books, ideas, and discussions with discernment, wisdom, and intellectual curiosity.

Portrait of a Knight

At Karis Academy, we believe education is about far more than academic achievement. The Portrait of a Knight describes the habits, virtues, and character we seek to cultivate in every student from the earliest years onward. A Karis Knight is grounded in truth, formed in virtue, and ready to serve. Through a Christ-centered classical education, students learn to love what is true, good, and beautiful; to pursue wisdom with humility; and to live with courage, integrity, and compassion. The Portrait of a Knight serves as a guide for our community, shaping not only what students know, but who they are becoming as they grow into faithful disciples, thoughtful learners, and servant leaders.

Classical christian school, Waupaca

Christ Centered

Every aspect of education at Karis Academy is grounded in the truth of God's Word. We seek to nurture students who love Christ, think biblically, and live faithfully in every area of life.

Welcome from Dr. Hatcher

Thank you for visiting our website; I look forward to learning more about you, your family, and your student(s). Please reach out to schedule a time to meet with me.

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