Class of 2025 Graduation – Wisconsin Connections Academy
Congratulations to the Wisconsin 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!
Wisconsin Connections Academy, the state’s leading tuition-free, online program for students in grades 4K–12, celebrated the graduating Class of 2025 at Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Students, family, friends, and faculty gathered to honor the 78 graduating students during the in-person commencement ceremony.
Graduation Quotes from Wisconsin Connections Academy
“This celebration recognized not just our students’ academic success but also the personal journeys that brought each student to graduation day,” said Michelle Mueller, school leader at Wisconsin Connections Academy. “We’re incredibly proud of our Class of 2025 graduates' accomplishments. Whether they’re earning scholarships, pursuing their passions, or following their paths. Every one of them made this day happen through hard work and determination.”
Ava Christianson, the student speaker, said that when she attended Wisconsin Connections Academy, she was “in an environment that I felt really safe and comfortable in. Brick-and-mortar school was overstimulating and made it harder for me to finish my schoolwork,” She adds that “the flexibility was a big pro of the program. It just made sense, and it really worked well to be able to alter my schedule to make it fit my life.”
What’s Next for Wisconsin Connections Academy High School Graduates?
There was much to celebrate, as this year’s graduating class earned more than $496,000 in scholarships and awards. Among the graduating class, 38 percent plan to attend two- or four-year colleges or universities, including DePaul University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and New York Film Academy. Additionally, 29 percent plan to enter the workforce and others plan to pursue vocational training, serve in the military, or take a gap year.
About Wisconsin Connections Academy
Wisconsin Connections Academy offers a welcoming and distraction-free learning environment and serves more than 550 students in grades 4K–12 across the state. The school’s state-certified teachers work hard to foster meaningful connections by providing individualized student attention and a positive, engaging learning environment. Students have regular opportunities to share ideas, compare experiences, and have fun learning with their peers through online classroom sessions.
Wisconsin Connections Academy recently launched its expanded College and Career Readiness offering for middle and high school students. Building on last year's foundation, this refined offering integrates traditional academic subjects with industry-leading, career-focused options like IT, business, health sciences, and marketing. This program 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 now open for students in grades 4K–12. Families interested in Wisconsin Connections Academy are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more, ask questions, and discover if online education is the right fit for their student.