Wisconsin Connections Academy News
- May 15, 2023 – Wisconsin Connections Academy student Josiah Love pitched his tech startup on a local Shark Tank-style TV show called Project Pitch It. Learn more in the BizTimes.
- April 17, 2023 – Wisconsin Connections Academy alum Franki Moscato is featured in the Waupaca County News for performing at the Manawa Masonic Temple and shares her story as part of a program on mental health awareness.
- March 28, 2023 – Profile story on Kenosha.com about Wisconsin Connections Academy graduate Faith Torrez and her success at the University of Oklahoma having recently being selected as a first-team All-American for floor exercise.
- December 19, 2022 – Wisconsin Connections Academy student Braydon Beahm is featured on WiscNews.com for his exciting hockey career and shares how full-time online school allows him to learn at his own pace.
- December 15, 2022 – Wisconsin eighth-grader Makalya Golden has a thriving cocoa bombs business and thanks the flexibility of online school for making her business possible. Learn more in this Hudson Star-Observer article.
- September 16, 2022 – "My ninth-grader went to a private school, and she went to a public school, and I think the education they got here at Wisconsin Connections Academy outshines both of those programs," says Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA) parent Georgetta Serdynski in piece about the school's back-to-school event. Story begins on page five of the Neenah News.
- May 11, 2022 – Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA) senior Naleah Boys pens powerful piece for THE Journal titled "Online School Has Helped Prepare Me to Pursue My Dreams of a NASA Career.”
- March 15, 2022 – Wisconsin Connections Academy’s Esports team to play Rocket League against the Deerfield Demons. Learn more on HNGNews.com.
- February 9, 2022 – Wisconsin Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2022-2023 School Year
- February 5, 2022 – WCA graduate Franki Moscato shares the motivation behind her non-profit's mission to end teen suicide and bullying. Learn more FOX News.
- March 7, 2022 – Wisconsin Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2022-2023 School Year
- August 9, 2021 – WCA Principal Michelle Mueller talks with Wisconsin Public Radio about enrollment at the school as the Delta variant creates uncertainty in the state.
- July 27, 2021 – WCA family The Ehles discuss why they are choosing to keep their children in full-time online school as Principal Michelle Mueller talks about enrollment. Learn more in The Cap Times.
- July 7, 2021 – WCA family the Ehles, who came to the school because of the pandemic, discuss why they are returning next year during this WMTV-TV segment.
- May 18, 2021 – WCA student, Naleah Boys, scores perfect 36 on ACT exam. Learn more on WMTV-TV.
- April 9, 2021 – "My sixth grader, actually, one day came up to me and said, 'Mom, I really like being in this school, I don't want to leave this school, I want to stay in it. For the first time, I don't feel dumb,'" WCA Learning Coach Cally Ehle said in this Wisconsin Public Radio - NPR story about her daughters wanting to continue with Wisconsin Connections Academy post-pandemic.
- February 4, 2021 – Wisconsin Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2021-22 School Year
- November 1, 2020 – WCA student Naleah Boys has her eyes set on working for NASA's mission control when the first human steps foot on Mars--and her new book may be the first step to making her dream come true. Learn more in the Janesville Gazette.
- August 22, 2020 – WCA Principal Michelle Mueller shares why families are interested in their program in Post-Crescent article.
- April 11, 2020 – WCA senior Nicolas Lagenfel gives his top six tips for learning online in this Milwaukee Courier article.
- February 22, 2020 – WCA student and American Idol alum Franki Moscato talks about how online education helped her thrive emotionally and academically. Learn more in the Milwaukee Courier.
- February 4, 2019 – Wisconsin Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2019-20 School Year, Introduces 4K Program
- July 4, 2019 – In this Fox Valley 365 piece, WCA NHS President Natalie Walker reflects on her time at the online school and her commencement speech to classmates. Also hear from Nathalie in the Milwaukee Community Journal
- June 11, 2019 – Wisconsin Connections Academy Commends Class of 2019 Graduates
- April 28, 2019 – WCA is a great education option for the Falkey Family! Learn more about their switch to online school, common misconceptions about learning online in the Milwukee Courier
- April 28, 2019 – WCA Principal Michelle Mueller discusses the school's new 4K program, online school's personalized approach to learning in this Journal Times interview
- March 18, 2019 – WCA student Franki Moscato earns her "golden ticket", heads to Hollywood with American Idol! Learn more in the Green Bay Press Gazette
- March 13, 2019 – WCA student Franki Moscato was bullied for her singing talents and rising career. Now, she's thriving in the online school and auditioning for American Idol! Learn more about this inspiring teen in the Post Crescent
- February 4, 2019 – WCA Opens Enrollment for 2019-20 School Year, Introduces 4K Program
- January 18, 2019 – WCA Learning Coach Kathy Sakschek shares her family's experience in this Journal Sentinel op-ed, "5 things to know before enrolling in a K-12 virtual school"
- October 22, 2018 — WCA Principal Michelle Mueller reflects on student mobility research in this opiece, "The Efficacy of Online Schooling From Virtual School Principal". Learn more in the Appleton Patch
- October 17, 2018 — WCA singer Franki Moscato discusses her previous experience with bullying, her switch to online school, and how she's using her singing career to spread kindness. Learn more in The Compass
- June 4, 2018 — WCA to celebrate accomplished Class of 2018 during in-person ceremony. Learn more in the Appleton Patch
- May 8, 2018 — WCA Principal Michelle Mueller offers suggestions to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in this piece, "How will you Thank a Teacher?" Learn more in the Teaching Today
- April 23, 2018 — Open Enrollment Period for WCA Closes April 30. Learn more in the PR Web
- April 17, 2018 — WCA teacher Jennifer Johnston, students Jacob Beltz and Frankie Moscato discuss the online school model and the many students that attend. Learn more on WFRV
- March 28, 2018 — WCA Principal Michelle Mueller offers tips for implementing online learning in this Teaching Today WI op-ed
- February 5, 2018 — Wisconsin Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2018-19 School Year. Learn more in the PR Web
- December 14, 2017 — WCA teacher Tracy Ostwald Kowald shares tips to keep learning alive, inside and outside, during the winter break in the Teaching Today WI
- November 29, 2017 — WCA Learning Coach Jane Kummer expresses her thanks for the online school in the Port Washington
- November 1, 2017 — WCA teacher Carrie Paine discusses online etiquette in this op-ed, "Rules of the Digital Playground". Learn more in the Teaching Today
- October 13, 2017 — WCA student and accomplished singer/songwriter Francesca Sakschek is profiled on the Post Crescent
- May 12, 2017 — WCA student Evelyn Alumbreros performs in the theater production of “Aladdin Jr.” Learn more in the Kenosha News
- March 21, 2017 — WCA was mentioned the Wisconsin Mommy blog post about at-home learning—"Creating a Home Study Space"
- February 15, 2017 — WCA Opens Enrollment for 2017-18 School Year, reports the Greendale Patch
- January 19, 2017 — WCA student Evelyn Alumbreros stars in the upcoming production of "The Secret Garden." Learn more about Evelyn in the Kenosha News
- December 22, 2016 — WCA Principal Michelle Mueller reflects on 2016 and the gift of personalized learning in the Port Washington Patch
- October 15, 2015 — WCA student Evan Pearson and mother Marissa sits down with CBS 58 to discuss switching to online school and his previous experience with bullying
- June 2, 2016 — WCA Class of 2016 student speaker and Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient Noah Langenfeld delivers his commencement speech during the school's in-person graduation ceremony
- May 31, 2016 — WCA Principal Michelle Mueller congratulates the Class of 2016 in this Lake Country NOW letter to the editor
- May 27, 2016 — WCA Class of 2016 Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient Noah Langenfeld's op-ed on Brookfield NOW: "WCA Taught Me More than Academics"
- April 26, 2016 — In this Cap Times letter to the editor, WCA Principal Michelle Mueller discusses how students make online school special and encourages families to learn more
- March 24, 2016 — In this Bayview NOW op-ed piece, WCA Principal Michelle Mueller offers tips for families considering a switch to virtual school during the open enrollment period
- February 1, 2016 — WCA Opens Enrollment Period for the 2016-17 School Year
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