South Carolina Connections Academy News
- June 29, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy graduates from Orangeburg County are highlighted in a school news brief in The Times and Democrat.
- June 17, 2023 – Local South Carolina Connections Academy graduates Melanie Diaz and Ansley Dimery are highlighted in the Dillon Herald along with the graduation press release.
- June 15, 2023 – Local South Carolina Connections Academy graduate Matthew Baty is highlighted in The Island Eye along with the graduation press release.
- June 14, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy graduates from Aiken County are featured in The Post and Courier.
- June 13, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy Graduates 513 Seniors From Across the State.
- May 7, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy senior Alyssa Hanna was awarded her associate degree as part of the University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie early college partnerships with local school districts. Learn more in Bluffton Today.
- March 24, 2023 – South Carolina executive director Alicia Hughes pens guest column for The Lancaster News on why online students are thriving at state’s largest public school.
- March 7, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy opens enrollments for 2023-24 school year. Learn more on ABC Columbia.
- March 6, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy's open enrollment press release for SY23/24 is featured on SCNow.com.
- January 12, 2023 – South Carolina Connections Academy senior Jada Bacote has been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Learn more in The Columbia Star.
- October 24, 2022 – Nearly 70 people from South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) attended a back-to-school fall festival at Hall Family Farm. Learn more on Carolina Gateway.
- October 7, 2022 – SCCA mom Lisa Richmond discusses how her three children found success in full-time online school. Learn more in First Time Parent Magazine.
- August 25, 2022 – South Carolina Connections Academy Returns for the 2022-2023 School Year with New Executive Director
- July 19, 2022 – South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) graduates Caleb Jennings and Shelby Martin get special senior shoutout in The Newberry Observer for getting their high school diploma.
- June 8, 2022 – 547 Seniors Graduate from South Carolina Connections Academy
- May 2, 2022 – SCCA student Abigail earns more than $1 million dollars selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Find out more about what she is planning for the future and how she is using a portion of the funds to give back in The Hilton Head Sun.
- March 13, 2022 – "I have felt rewarded both as a mother and an educator. I feel the impact I am having in both worlds daily," says South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) high school principal Alicia Hughes in this powerful piece on Charleston Moms about the benefits of teaching in the online environment.
- February 17, 2022 – SCCA is the recipient of The Charter Institute of Erskine Gold School of Excellence Award. Learn more on WLTX-TV.
- March 26, 2021 – SCCA Executive Director Josh Kitchens explains how online school can be effective for younger students in this Tech & Learning Online article -- “Across the grades, parental input is key, but at an elementary level there really is a need for a strong partnership between the parent and the teacher."
- February 21, 2021 – “I don’t know if it’s ever going to be the No. 1 option, but I think it’s cemented its place in American education,” said SCCA Executive Director Joshua Kitchens in an interview about more districts embracing virtual learning as permanent options. Learn more in The Post and Courier.
- August 19, 2020 – SCCA Josh Kitchens welcomes students on their first day of school and shares what new families can expect from online school in Index-Journal article.
- July 28, 2020 – SCCA Executive Director Josh Kitchens shares why it is important to grow the school responsibility amidst the pandemic in MyHorryNews.com article.
- July 22, 2020 – The Faas family from SCCA talk about why they love online school during this WCSC-TV segment.
- July 16, 2020 – Two SCCA families discuss why they chose online school for the fall during this WBTW-TV segment.
- August 29, 2019 – SCCA students attend first day of class online, reports the Columbia Star
- July 10, 2019 – In this South Strand News feature, SCCA graduate David Wheeler reflects on his time at the online school and his plans for the future–"if he had a choice to go back in time, he would go the virtual route again."
- June 2019 – SCCA graduates more than 600 seniors with the Class fo 2019! Learn about local graduates in the South Strand News, Go Laurens, Aiken Standard, Sumter Item, Summerville Journal Scene, Moultrie News, Newberry Observer, Chronicle-Independent
- June 14, 2019 – SCCA teacher Erin Hynum is named South Carolina Public Charter School District Teacher of the Year, reports the Greenville Journal
- May 30, 2019 – SCCA student Lana Guy uses the flexibility of online school to volunteer in her community! Learnmore about Lana and her upcoming Miss South Carolina Teen pageant in the South Strand News
- March 19, 2019 – SCCA families enjoy a field trip to Isle of Palms marina, reports the The Island Eye News
- February 5, 2019 — SCCA student Lana Guy is thriving in the virtual school! Learn more about the family's switch to the online setting and their positive experiences in Low Country Parent
- January 2, 2019 — SCCA Executive Director Amanda Ebel reflects on the school's unique student population and the efficacy of online education in this Spartanville Herald-Journal
- November 10, 2018 — SCCA student Bryson Bailey offered scholarship to attend Erskine College for the school’s new e-sports program. Learn more in the Greenville Journal
- August 3, 2018 — SCCA Executive Director Amanda Ebel and OBL SVP of Product & Portfolio Management Amar Kumar take to the radio to discuss Connections Academy's recent efficacy research! In 14 interviews, the pair discuss students served by virtual schools, the importance of mobility in understanding the student population, and more. Learn more on Bill Martinez Show, Biz Talk Radio, etc.
- June 22, 2018 — SCCA celebrates 10th anniversary, graduates several Columbia-area students. Learn more in the USA Breaking News
- June 22, 2018 — SCCA graduates 13 Columbia-area students among Class of 2018. Learn more in the Columbia Star
- June 18, 2018 — SCCA celebrates 10-year anniversary and holds in-person graduation ceremony to recognize Class of 2018. Learn more in the Moultrie News
- June 17, 2018 — SCCA graduate Josiah Bauer awarded Ruiz 4 Kids scholarship. Learn more in the SC Now
- May 23, 2018 — SCCA Principal Joshua Kitchens reflects on the school's 10th anniversary. Learn more in the Lancaster News
- April 20, 2018 — SCCA Principal Josh Kitchens reflects on the school's 10th anniversary serving students in The State letter to the editor
- November 1, 2017 — SCCA student TreShaun and Learning Coach Barbara Ann Jacobs express their thanks for the online school in the Columbia Star
- November 8, 2017 — SCCA student Kaitlyn Haynes and sister are thriving in the online school! Learn more in the Jasper Sun Times
- October 17, 2017 — SCCA student Madison Clayton chosen as local Athlete of the Week for tennis performance. Learn more in the West Of
- September 2, 2017 — SCCA students head back to school online. Learn more in the Moultrie News
- August 18, 2017 — SCCA Executive Director Amanda Ebel discusses the online school model, how it can help families balance schoolwork and activities, and the many families choosing this option. Learn more about the online school on WSPA
- August 11, 2017 — SCCA graduate Mark Militzer, headed to Georgetown University, discusses his decision to switch to online school and pursue competitive tennis. Learn more about this student athlete in The Post & Courier
- June 6, 2017 — SCCA student Lauren Pearson signs with Emmanuel archery program. Learn more about Lauren in The Star
- May 12, 2017 — SCCA student Savannah Lyons has earned a $36,000 academic scholarship and recently pledged to attend Winthrop University. Learn more from Savannah in The Colletonian
- May 5, 2017 — SCCA ninth grader, Wennie Rodridguez, was named winner of the local Talent Hunt competition sponsored by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Learn more in The Charleston Chronicle
- April 14, 2017 — SCCA's Wolfe family attends the Global Education Day, reports the Columbia Star
- February 19, 2017 — SCCA Executive Director Amanda Ebel discusses the importance of school choice in this letter to the editor. Learn more about school choice in The State
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