Maine Connections Academy’s Class of 2025 Graduation
Congratulations to the Maine Connections Academy Class of 2025! Our students are graduating prepared to meet any challenge that might come their way, and we look forward to seeing how they help shape the world!
Maine Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades 7–12 statewide, celebrated its eleventh graduation on Friday, June 6, 2025, with an in-person ceremony for its Class of 2025. Students, faculty, and family members gathered at Merrill Auditorium in Portland to commemorate the milestone achievement, including several graduates from Kennebec, Somerset, and Waldo counties in the central region of the state. A total of 94 students received diplomas statewide.
Graduation Quotes from Maine Connections Academy
Maine Connections Academy alumna Melinda White Tevis addressed the graduates as the featured guest speaker.
"Say yes before you feel ready, even if [they] scare you a little,” she said in her speech. “Some of the best moments in my life came from taking chances I wasn’t 100% sure I was ready for. Growth happens in those in-between spaces—when you're brave enough to try. And it doesn’t come from waiting until you feel prepared. It comes from showing up, learning as you go, and choosing courage even when you’re unsure.”
What’s Next for Maine Connections Academy High School Graduates?
Among Maine Connections Academy’s graduating class, 35 percent are planning to attend 2- or 4-year colleges or universities, including Boston College, Marymount Manhattan College, Thomas College, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, and the University of North Carolina. Additionally, 27 percent plan to join the workforce, while others plan to pursue vocational training, serve in the military, or take a gap year.
About Maine Connections Academy
Maine Connections Academy opened in 2014, and is a tuition-free, online public school for students in grades 7–12 with more than 500 students enrolled. Authorized by the Maine Charter School Commission, Maine Connections Academy offers a high-quality educational experience that keeps students motivated and engaged in a safe, virtual learning environment. In addition to academics, teachers focus on building fundamental life skills, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Here, students gain the skills and confidence they need to direct their own educational journey, learning to thrive in the real world by first learning how to be resourceful and resilient.
The 2025–2026 academic year will mark another year of its College & Career Readiness program for middle and high school students. This offering integrates traditional academic subjects with industry-leading, career-focused options like IT, business, health sciences, and marketing and equips students with durable skills like leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork. Students can participate in career exploration and industry networking opportunities to build confidence, make connections, and find direction to prepare for their future.
Enrollment for the 2025–2026 academic year is currently open for students in grades K–12. Maine Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education.