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When Seeds Begin to Grow

In my early 20s, I was a day laborer on a construction crew. We did general contracting in private homes. It was hard and arduous work – but at the end of the day, you would leave the job site knowing that you had made a difference. You could literally see and touch the difference.…

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A Journey of Joy

It’s hard to believe that June of 2021 marked our 11th anniversary at Cookson Hills.  Through these years, it has been a journey. A journey of learning trust, patience, and grace. But most of all, a journey of God’s grace, power, and love working through us. Like most of us serving our Heavenly Father, at…

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Teachers Retreat

Over Thanksgiving break, the teachers had a retreat at New Life Ranch. Organized by Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Hodges, our teachers had time to learn and bond with each other and it was a huge success.  The theme of the event, “It Is Well,” promoted taking care of yourself in order to take care of…

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Reflections

What Would You Do?

He spoke barely above a whisper, and I almost missed it. On the first day of school, I had asked my 6th-grade math class to calculate how much money they could save by the time they graduated from Cookson Hills. Students at Cookson Hills are able to earn money in several ways during their time…

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A Day in the Life of a Cookson Hills Teacher

As families send their children back to school, and homework begins to appear, one may question what exactly a teacher does throughout the day. The truth is, a lot, and it is no different here at Cookson Hills. To gain an inside understanding of just what goes on after the bell rings to start the…

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