Louisville Adventist Academy Launches Building Program, Seeks $1 Million in Fundraising
Louisville Adventist Academy (LAA), Ky., is moving forward with an ambitious building program to accommodate its growing student population, with plans to break ground on Phase 1 this May. The school, which has expanded from 35 students to over 100 in the past two decades, aims to raise $1 million to fund the project.
Phase 1 includes adding two new classrooms to the existing school building, allowing the removal of a modular trailer that currently houses the PreK/Kindergarten class. The expansion will also free up space in the school’s science lab or library, both of which are being used as classrooms. Future phases will include additional classrooms and a gymnasium with a stage and kitchen.
LAA has already secured over $350,000 in donations and designated funds, along with an additional $80,000 in pledges. The project has seen several unexpected blessings, including a significant reduction in city-mandated costs and the guidance of a Maranatha architect the school connected with at a paleontology dig in Wyoming.
To rally support for the project, LAA hosted nearly 100 board members and pastors from 13 Louisville-area churches for brunch and a building program presentation on Jan. 26, 2025. Kentucky-Tennessee Conference President Steve Haley and Conference Associate Education Superintendent Matt Pacer attended in support of the initiative.
During the event, Haley spoke about the impact of Adventist education on his life and presented a $11,000 donation from the conference. Traci Oms, board chairperson, highlighted the school’s financial stability, growing enrollment, and committed faculty. Brandon Robison, building program chairperson and high school teacher at LAA, outlined the project details.
“This is an important event for our area,” said attendee Ethan Hart. “It’s great to see the whole Adventist community come out to support our school. LAA is the most vital connection we have with each other.”
LAA has been an essential part of the Louisville Adventist community for over 100 years. The school’s goal is to teach students to know, love, share Jesus and serve others.
The school asks for continued prayers and support as fundraising efforts continue. To donate or learn more, visit LAACapitalCampaign.com.
