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Arizona Connections Academy News
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