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July 21, 2020 – ACA graduate Nathan Ponwith returns to Arizona State University's men's tennis team, as reported by The Sun Devils

November 30, 2019 – ACA student Denton Dunning chose online education so he can one day become the best roper in the world. Read more on AZ Central

October 2019 – ACA student Kylie Hunts-In-Winter is the Golden Rule Student of the Month—Hear her talk about her academics and martial arts expertise in AZ TV

July 30, 2019 – ACA recent graduate Malorie Lundgren is pursuing her ballets dreams, heading to New York for an apprenticeship with the New York City Ballet! Learn more in Chandler Lifestyle and SanTan Sun News

July 4, 2019 – ACA graduate Brighton Yarbrough used the flexibility of online school to balance advanced classes and a part-time job! Learn more in the Herald Review

June 2019 – ACA graduates over 100 students with the Class of 2019! Learn about local graduates in the West Valley View, Eastern Arizona Courier, Glendale Star

May 9, 2019 – ACA student Tiana Barnum used the flexibility of online school to become the youngest student at East Mesa Karate to earn her black belt! Learn more in the East Valley Tribune

May 2, 2019 – ACA student Kristopher Luo recently won a STEM competition for his smart baby car seat invention, which could help prevent hot car deaths! Learn more on FOX 10

March 26, 2019 – ACA student Bryan Wilson is traveling the nation as a Bison Buddy ambassador for the National Parks Trust! Learn more about his journey in the Arizona Republic

December 10, 2018 — ACA can be a great education option for a variety of students! Local blogger Jess explains in this Wildish Jess post, "What is best for your child's education?"

October 22, 2018 — ACA Principal Heather Noto addresses common misconceptions about online school student-teacher interaction. Learn more in the Niche.com

October 5, 2018 — ACA student Jacob and mom Christy Ploog enjoy a "Science and Slices" field trip! Learn more about the new in-person science experiments in the West Valley View

September 19, 2018— ACA grad Ryland Phipps receives Davis Memorial Foundation scholarship. Learn more in the Roofers Coffee Shop

August 21, 2018 — ACA grad Emma McGill signs with Seattle University swim team. Learn more in the Swim Swam

August 6, 2018 — ACA Online School Returns To High Demand, Satisfied Parents. Learn more in the PR Web

July 4, 2018 — ACA students Katie Baker, Gabriella Bowens, Kylie Wesson, Maysoon Jaber graduate with Class of 2018. Learn more in the West Valley View

June 27, 2018 — ACA student Flame Yarbrough of Sierra Vista graduates from online school. Learn more in the Herald Review

June 26, 2018 — ACA student Brandee Wadlow of Lakeside among graduating Class of 2018. Learn more in the White Mountain Independent

June 4, 2018 — ACA student Bryan Wilson is named a Buddy Bison Student Ambassador! Learn more about the program and Bryan's love for the outdoors in the Arizona Highways

May 14, 2018 — ACA student Ryland Phipps earns Elks National Foundation scholarship. Learn more about this student athlete in the Tucson.com

May 10, 2018 — ACA student Kylie Hunts-in-Winter is headed to Kaiping, China with Mesa’s Sister Cities program. Learn more in the Nearby News

March 7, 2018 — ACA student John Duey uses the flexibility of online school to work on his family's ranch and compete in rodeo events. Learn more in the Daily Miner

January 13, 2018 — ACA student Steve Wongso wins the Arizona State Grade Chess Championship. Learn more in the Daily Sun

December 8, 2017 — ACA student Trey McDonald performs in local production of Elf The Musical JR. Learn more in the East Valley Tribune

November 23, 2017 — ACA Learning Coach Veronica Lomeli expresses her thanks for the virtual school option in the My News Mesa

November 1, 2017 — ACA student Steve Wongso uses the flexibility of online school to travel internationally and compete in chess tournaments. Learn more in the Gilbert Sun News on page 45

August 16, 2017 — ACA Principal Kerri Wright discuss the online school model, and student Ryan Williams shares how the flexibility helps him as an internationally competitive dancer on KNXV

July 4, 2017 — ACA graduate Delaney Schnell joins University of Arizona diving program. Learn more in KPVI

June 12, 2017 — ACA student Sarina Senger is a published author! Learn more about her book, and the online school teacher that inspired her in the Daily Miner

May 25, 2017 — ACA Principal Kerri Wright congratulates the Class of 2017 in this Scottsdale Independent letter to the editor

March 4, 2017 — ACA student Delaney Schnell to participate in diving competition in China, reports the Arizona Daily Star

September 11, 2016 — DeAndre Ayton, ACA student and No.1 ranked high school basketball player, talks with the Arizona Daily Star about his basketball journey and signing with the University of Arizona

September 6, 2016 — ACA student and No. 1 basketball recruit DeAndre Ayton commits to University of Arizona, reports USA Today High School Sports

September 2, 2016 — ACA student Ashton Brown is recognized with a Community Service Award for helping save his family from a house fire. Learn more about this story in the Casa Grande Dispatch

July 9, 2016 — ACA and Hillcrest Prep student DeAndre Ayton shines at the Peach Jam basketball tournament. Learn more about this top basketball prospect in the Augusta Chronicle

June 2016 — Students graduate from ACA during an in-person commencement ceremony. View announcements of several members of the Class of 2016 in the White Mountain Independent and Florence Reminder

May 19, 2016 — Read commencement speeches by ACA student speaker Taylor Kepler and ACA alum Emily Martin, delivered during the school's in-person graduation ceremony

May 17, 2016 — ACA student and Hillcrest Prep basketball player Dontez Thomas improves his academics and earns a scholarship to Fort Lewis College. Learn more on AZ Central

March 14, 2016 — ACA student and No. 1-rated high school basketball player DeAndre Ayton is using the flexibility of online school to pursue his dreams! Hear from DeAndre and Hillcrest Prep program director Matt Allen about the team's use of the online school in USA Today High School Sports

March 8, 2016 — ACA student Thomas Szczepaniak earns his Eagle Scout rank for his project building a new shade structure at the local animal shelter, reports the Park Pioneer

February 1, 2016 — In this Arizona Republic op-ed, ACA teachers Karen Fullmer, Deanna Woerner and Steve Wilmot offer tips for parents helping their students with math

January 24, 2016 — In this Valley Views interview, ACA Principal Kerri Wright discusses school choice in Arizona, how the online school option works, and why it can be a great fit for many types of students