Maine Connections Academy News
- June 28, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy senior Trenton White was awarded a Mitchell Institute scholarship. Learn more in the Portland Press Herald.
- June 26, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy graduates from Aroostook County are highlighted in a graduation news brief in The County.
- June 23, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy graduates from Central Maine are featured in the Lewiston Sun Journal along with the graduation press release.
- May 30, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy student student Alexis Beaucaire is featured as this month's Star Student of the Month. Learn more in the Lewiston Sun Journal.
- May 9, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy student Skyy Worster is featured as Student of the Month and shares that the flexiblity of online school is helpful for her fast-paced learning style. Learn more in the Lewiston Sun Journal.
- March 27, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy student Emily Caron and her father are interviewed on FOX 23 about her upcoming Junior Master Model Builder competition at LEGOLAND New York.
- March 27, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy student Emily Caron and her father are interviewed on FOX 23 about her upcoming Junior Master Model Builder competition at LEGOLAND New York.
- February 10, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy senior Zion Marsters shares with the Lewiston Sun Journal how he will have earned 33 college credits by the time he graduates this spring.
- February 7, 2023 – Maine Connections Academy senior Zion Marsters is featured in the Portland Press Herald for being the January Star Student of the Month.
- December 27. 2022 – Maine Connections Academy ninth grader Gracie Laverdiere is featured on CentralMaine.com as December's Star Student of the Month and appreciates the flexibility of online school, which allows her to pursue her passion for barrel racing.
- July 5, 2022 – Maine Connections Academy (MCA) student Alexander Bregy is a 2022 Mitchell Scholar. Learn more in this Central Maine article.
- June 15, 2022 – MCA's valedictorian and salutatorian are featured in a Central Maine article about their accomplishments.
- June 10, 2022 – MCA senior Claire McBride is the valedictorian for the Class of 2022. Learn more in The Times Record.
- April 13, 2022 – Three MCA students are inducted into the National Honor Society. Learn more in The Press Herald.
- April 13, 2022 – MCA student Jill Palmondon is inducted into the National Honor Society. Learn more in Central Main Today.
- September 17, 2021 – MCA senior, Kate Re, profiled about her passion for racing and the barriers she's breaking in the short-track racing industry. Read more in The Bridgton News.
- June 9, 2021 – “Online school is the future of education. We were all thrown into it because of COVID but now we see that it can work. More and more students are learning at their own pace, and it’s perfect for diverse learners. Maine Connections Academy really knows how to do it,” says MCA graduate and Valedictorian, Hailey Milliken, featured in The Town Line.
- June 1, 2021 – MCA student, Emilia Diaz, and her mother were interviewed for a Portland Press Herald article about Maine's two virtual charter schools and the impact of the pandemic on enrollment.
- April 21, 2021 – Maine Connections Academy mentioned in an opinion piece on the importance of school choice in The Portland Phoenix.
- February 25, 2021 – MCA student Mia Dawbin is the first girl in Maine to earn her standing as an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Read more in the Portland Press Herald.
- January 21, 2021 – MCA student Kate Re, first female driver to qualify and race in the Oxford 250, talks about her future in the sport during this WGME-TV interview.
- December 19, 2020 – MCA senior Hope Rubito gives her advice to teens who are struggling with online learning and shares how kids can take care of their mental health in this Portland Press Herald op-ed.
- October 17, 2020 – MCA math teacher Jodi Harnden shares why some students choose online learning and the benefits of learning in a digital environment. Learn more on Newsradio WGAN.
- September 13, 2020 – MCA Principal Walter Wallace discusses why families are interested in a virtual education during the pandemic in Bangor Daily News story about online schools in Maine.
- May 13, 2020 – MCA student Claire McBride and her Delta Prime Robotics teammates use 3D-printers to make face shields for medical workers, earn special shout out during press briefing. Learn more in this Portland Press Herald article.
- May 11, 2020 – MCA Principal Walter Wallace and student Nathan Sykes talk about how online school was uniquely situated to respond to COVID-19 in Bangor Daily News article.
- March 24, 2020 – MCA School Leader Walter Wallace gives Maine families tips and tricks on how to turn distance learning into academic success in this Portland Press Herald article.
- July 19, 2019 – MCA junior and elite surfer Maddie Ryan is profiled in Eastern Surf
- July 4, 2019 – MCA graduate and Embark scholarship recipient Olivia McCray discusses her experience attending online school for her senior year in the Fosters Daily Democrat.
- June 22, 2019 – MCA celebrates 78 students in its fifth class of graduating seniors, reports Central Maine Today
- June 12, 2019 – MCA student Lana Wilson is selected as the school's May 2019 STAR Student of the Month, reports the Calais Advertiser
- April 28, 2019 – MCA student Meagan Tracy named April 2019 STAR Student of the Month, reports Central Maine Today.
- April 12, 2019 – MCA inducts 14 students into school’s National Honor Society chapter. Learn more in The County and The Town Line.
- March 22, 2019 – MCA student Hunter Raye is named March 2019 STAR Student of the Month, reports Central Maine.
- January 23, 2019 – MCA student Nicholas Nickerson discusses the importance of school choice on WABI-TV.
- January 21, 2019 — MCA student Caroline Santaguida uses the flexibility of virtual school to balance education with a demanding figure skating schedule! Learn more in the Times Record.
- November 28, 2018 – MCA student Taylor Church is selected as November STAR Student of the Month, reports the Journal Tribune
- November 5, 2018 — MCA Principal Chad Strout discusses the online school, variety of students who enroll, and its upcoming charter renewal. Learn more in the Portland Press Herald
- September 4, 2018 — MCA student Nicholas Nickerson ready to start the new school year. Learn more in the Village Soup
- June 28, 2018 — MCA celebrates fourth commencement ceremony, graduates 51 students. Learn more in the Central Maine Today
- June 22, 2018 — MCA salutatorian, Mitchell Scholarship recipient Elisabeth Seliga graduates among Class of 2018. Learn more in the Current
- June 13, 2018 — MCA student Elizabeth Linnell graduates as school's Valedictorian. Learn more in the Ellsworth American
- June 10, 2018 — MCA student Sam Johnson graduates from the virtual school and heads to University of Maine at Fort Kent. Learn more in the Fiddlehead Focus
- May 25, 2018 — MCA student meet in-person for the school's academic summit! Learn more from teacher Jeremy Bernier on WABI
- April 31, 2018 — MCA inducts 14 students into National Honor Society chapter. Learn more in the Portland Press Herald
- April 27, 2018 — MCA student Lindsey Childs named school's March STAR Student. Learn more in the Central Maine
- April 21, 2018 — MCA students Alycia Jajliardo, Ashley McCabe and Ella Fields inducted into school's National Honor Society chapter. Learn more in the Sun Journal
- April 20, 2018 — MCA student Kaitlin Barron inducted into school's National Honor Society. Learn more in The County
- April 19, 2018 — 14 students inducted into MCA's National Honor Society chapter. Learn more in the Central Maine
- April 2, 2018 — MCA student Wyatt Howe named STAR Student of the month for February. Learn more in the Central Maine
- March 19, 2018 — MCA enrollment is open for 2018-19 school year. Learn more in the Central Maine Today
- March 15, 2018 — Lily Thompson named MCA's January STAR Student. Learn more in the Central Maine
- January 24, 2018 — MCA student Jordan Burns chosen as school's December STAR Student. Learn more in the Sun Journal
- December 31, 2017 — MCA student and figure skater Franz-Peter Jerosch competes in U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Learn more in the Portland Press Herald
- December 19, 2017 — MCA student Franz-Peter Jerosch and his skating partner head to the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships—the last qualifying competition before the US team is picked for the Olympics. Learn more in The Forecaster Online
- November 19, 2017 — MCA student Charlee Brown selected as school’s October Star Student. Learn more in the Mount Desert Islander
- November 8, 2017 — MCA Principal Chad Strout offers tips for parents in this op-ed, "To prevent bullying, communicate and encourage in-person friendships". Learn more in the Portland Press Herald
- June 29, 2017 — Student Kaylee LaChance graduates from MCA. Learn more in the Gorham Times
- June 14, 2017 — MCA graduate Anthony Moore of North Yarmouth honored with Maine Principal’s Association award at commencement. Learn more in the Forecaster
- June 9, 2017 — Maine Connections Academy celebrates student achievements at 2017 in-person commencement ceremony. Learn more on PR Web
- May 17, 2017 — MCA student Avery Peacock uses the flexibility of online school to pursue her surfing passion in WJBQ-FM
- May 6, 2017 — MCA student Avery Peacock is a rising surf star! Learn how online school allows her to tackle the waves and her education on WGME-TV
- April 12, 2017 — MCA Principal Doug Bourget discusses the school's Academic Summit in this Kennebec Journal Letter to the Editor
- November 10, 2016 — MCA graduate Melinda White reflects on her switch to the online school, and how this decision helped her discover new interests and career opportunities. Learn more about Melinda in this Thomas College student profile
- October 27, 2016 — Educator Doug Bourget is named MCA principal. Learn more about Doug in the Current
- September 6, 2016 — MCA is seeing increased growth as it begins its third school year. Learn more in the Bangor Daily News
- July 5, 2016 — MCA student Emily McNally earns a bronze medal at the Youth Nationals for Olympic Lifting, reports The Forecaster
- July 3, 2016 — MCA student Maddie Ryan uses the flexibility of online school to compete in regional and national surfing competitions. Learn more about this accomplished athlete in the Portland Press Herald
- June 25, 2016 — MCA 2015 graduate and Air Force Airman Spencer Deissler graduates from basic military training, reports the Portland Press Herald
- June 20, 2016 — MCA graduates the Class of 2016! Hear from recent grad Melinda White and Principal Karl Francis in the American Journal
- June 13, 2016 — MCA student, brain tumor survivor and competitive golfer MacArthur Kim gives the Class of 2016 commencement speech, reports the Sun Journal
- June 9, 2016 — Maine Senator Angus King and "Survivor" winner Bob Crowley address the MCA Class of 2016, reports the Associated Press
- May 2016 – MCA student Julianna Saucier is named the school's STAR student for the month of May, reports the Journal Tribune
- April 14, 2016 — MCA students and parents are off to Italy for a 10-day 'field trip' to visit 5 Italian cities! See their sendoff on WMTW
- April 1, 2016 — MCA teacher Roger Young comments on the benefits of online school and enrollment opening for the 2016-17 school year on WFVX
- March 20, 2016 — MCA student Jason Poole is using the flexibility of online school to stay on track after being announced cancer free! The family and Principal Karl Francis discuss Jason's journey and the online school in this Bangor Daily News piece
- February 16, 2016 — MCA Principal Karl Francis is nominated for a National Life Group LifeChanger of the Year award! Hear from Karl and Board Chair Amy Volk on The Forecaster
- January 25, 2016 — MCA Learning Coach Denise Perkins and her daughter attend a National School Choice Week event at the Maine state capitol, reports MPBN
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