Kansas Connections Academy News
- March 15, 2023 – Kansas Connections Academy's open enrollment press release for the 2023-24 school year is featured in The Pratt Tribune.
- March 1, 2023 – Kansas Connections Academy's field trip to the McPherson Museum is featured in the McPherson Sentinel and includes interviews with staff members and several families.
- August 15, 2022 – Kansas Connections Academy Welcomes New and Returning Students for 2022-23 School Year press release featured on KSCB Radio News.
- June 16, 2022 – Kansas Connections Academy graduates 148 seniors from across the state--this year's class also earns more than $731,200 in scholarships. Learn more in The Clay Center Dispatch.
- June 14, 2022 – KCA student Gustavo Holguin graduates from high school. Learn more in the Kiowa County Signal.
- May 16, 2022 – KCA student Abrianna Hay is named on the prestigious 2022 Gannett Kansas Honorable Mention Academic Team. Learn more in The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- April 7, 2022 – KCA student Caden Sutter is awarded the Technology Education Sponsorship at Nex-Tech. Learn more on KRSL.com.
- February 10, 2022 – KCA student Rodrigo Madrid wins gold at the World Karate Federation Youth League Tournament, making him 10th in the world for his category. Learn more on the Shawneee Mission Post.
- January 19, 2022 – KCA graduate Caleb Powell to sell rice bowls at local event to help fund his mission trip. Read more in the Pratt Tribune.
- November 22, 2021 – “Thankful For” letter to the editor from KCA learning coach, Kimberly Van Cleave, featured in The Junction City Union.
- August 17, 2021 – Kansas Connections Academy Welcomes New and Returning Students for 2021-22 School Year press release featured in The Clay Center Dispatch.
- June 8, 2021 – Local student, Abigail Shuart, featured in this Salina Journal article on KCA’s graduating class of 2021. A quote from school leader, Joe Sailors, is also included in the article.
- August 1, 2020 – KCA and Pearson Online Academy are mentioned as virtual school options in this Kansas City Moms Blog article.
- April 5, 2020 – KCA school leader, Mandi Adams-Brazill, gives tips for online learning in this Topeka Capital-Journal article.
- March 24, 2019 – KCA student Geoffrey McIntyer is able to work ahead and balance education with his STEM passions, thanks to the flexibility of online school! Hear from Geoffrey and teacher Laura Hochman in this Topeka Capital-Journal
- June 16, 2018 — KCA graduate Camila Coyle earns a scholarship to Missouri Valley College for esports, will be first female player on the school's team! Learn more in the Kansas City Star
- September 9, 2017 — KCA student Cameron Hayes is thriving within the flexibility of online school! Hear from the family about their experience in the Emporia Gazette
- August 26, 2017 — KCA Special Education Director Sharon Jaso discusses teaching online and how she can personalize learning for students statewide in The Kansan
- August 25, 2017 — KCA is a great education option for the Reimers! The family discusses their switch to online school and how it is helping Angel thrive in the Parsons Sun
- June 23, 2017 —Student Shayna Myers graduates from KCA. Learn more in the Capital Journal
- February 1, 2017 — KCA teacher Stacy Powell discusses her experience teaching with the online school, how she develops relationships with her families, and how her daughter thrived in the online environment. Learn more about the Powell family in the Pratt Tribune
- June 8, 2016 — Students John Lancaster and Leslie Stark among Class of 2016 KCA graduates, reports the Derby Informer
- June 6, 2016 — KCA graduates the Class of 2016 during an in-person commencement ceremony, reports the Cherokee County News-Advocate
- November 27, 2015 — KCA student Justin Leslie writes a letter to the Kansas City Star, expressing his thanks for online school and the flexibility it provides
- November 25, 2015 — The gift of education: KCA Learning Coach Amina Khan expresses her thanks for online school in the Kansas City Star
- September 2, 2015 — KCA Principal Jerald Rash discusses growth of the online school and how this education option is a great fit for many types of students in the Derby Informer
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