Oklahoma Connections Academy Kicks Off the 2025-2026 School Year
On August 18th, 2025, Today, Oklahoma Connections Academy, a tuition free-online public school welcomed new and returning students to its 2025-26 school year. For 14 years, Oklahoma Connections Academy has delivered a high-quality, flexible online curriculum with advanced learning opportunities for students to succeed both within and outside the virtual classroom.
“Welcoming our students back to school is always a highlight of the year, bringing a renewed enthusiasm and appetite for learning," said Melissa Gregory, school leader at Oklahoma Connections Academy. "At Oklahoma Connections Academy, we are dedicated to providing rich learning experiences and empowering students to reach their highest potential. Together, we look forward to another successful year full of growth and achievement.”
This year, the school will launch a College and Early Career Readiness offering for middle and high school students. This new program will equip 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.
“We’re excited to welcome back our returning students and meet our new families as we enter year two,” said Laurie Campbell, principal at Connections Academy at Springs. “Our mission is to offer a high-quality online education with strong connections and support to empower students to take ownership of their learning journeys. With the launch of our new College and Career Readiness offering, we’re giving students even more tools to pursue their passions and prepare for their futures.”
Oklahoma Connections Academy Programs & Offerings:
Oklahoma Connections Academy’s team of supportive and experienced educators, specially trained in online instruction, establish meaningful connections with students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade helping them achieve their full potential and reach their goals. Parents and caregivers are involved in the learning journey as their child’s Learning Coach, serving as their mentor and guide through the school day.
Students have access to a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities, including a mobile STEM Lab, designed to increase access to STEM education and help online students extend their learnings through in-person field trips and interactive experiences. For middle and high school students, the school also integrates traditional academic subjects with industry-leading, career-focused options through its College Prep & Early Career Readiness programs. Students can participate in career exploration and industry networking opportunities to build confidence, make connections and find direction to prepare for their future.
Oklahoma Connections Academy Parent Satisfaction Survey:
Students are returning to school shortly after the release of the 2025 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an annual third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with Oklahoma Connections Academy. According to the 2025 Parent Satisfaction Survey results:
- 97% of parents believe their child is receiving a quality education with Oklahoma Connections Academy
- 97% of parents agree their child is satisfied learning at Oklahoma Connections Academy
- 97% of parents agree the Oklahoma Connections Academy program gives them greater opportunity to be more involved with their child's education
- 96% of parents agree Oklahoma Connections Academy is preparing their child for college or career success
- 96% of parents agree their child's teachers at Oklahoma Connections Academy are supportive
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is still open. Families interested in learning more about the Oklahoma Connections Academy’s virtual learning approach are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more, ask questions and discover if virtual school is the right fit for their family.
Survey Methodology
Connections Academy conducts the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey to find out how parents, guardians and Learning Coaches grade the program in several key areas. The 2024-2025 School Year survey was conducted from January 15 to February 26, 2025 by Shapiro + Raj, an independent market research company that created the questionnaire, collected the data and tabulated the results. Parents and caretakers of all students enrolled at the time of the survey were invited to complete the survey online.
About Oklahoma Connections Academy
Oklahoma Connections Academy is a unique, tuition-free, online public school for K-12 students. Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED, Oklahoma Connections Academy creates 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.