Students at Connections Academy at Springs have been busy learning about how dams work, reported 2nd-grade teacher Arlene Bernath. As part of their science unit, students explored the purpose and structure of dams and then built their own using everyday materials.
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Springs’ Cherry Valley Student Center held its 7th annual Grad Walk, reported Principal Tammy Slaten. Parents and students honored the accomplishments of 8th-grade students during a Hands Across Our Campus Kindness Event.
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Venture Online 10th grade student Abe Wilson earned first place in the “Senior Division: Depth of Knowledge” category of the Springs Speech Meet. His presentation stood out for its insight, clarity, and thoughtful engagement with complex ideas, showcasing not only his strong communication skills but also his deep understanding of the topic, according to his teacher, Grahme Smith. Abe is a straight-A student who is taking both college and coding classes. He also serves on the Venture Advisory Committee.
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The Magnolia Student Center held a Renaissance Fair with staff and Springs families dressing in royal clothing (based on Springs’ annual theme), reported Kathryn Alexis-Woon, 3rd grade Academy teacher. The event included a marketplace showcasing items created by students, such as crocheted animals, stamped canvas bags, and scrunchies. Students practiced entrepreneurship by selling the items they created.
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Two Temecula Student Center students earned a 3rd place award in their age group at the Arts at Riverside County Office of Education’s Art Connects Visual Arts Contest: Sophia Clement (7th-8th grade) and Indie Steffan (5th-6th grade). The Center also had three honorable mention award winners: Aria Castro (1st-2nd grade), Calvin Cook (5th-6th grade), and Callen Tetu (5th-6th grade). (The students are pictured with art teacher Amy Booker.)
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Springs’ Santa Ana Student Center hosted an art expo “showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of its students,” reported Priscilla Doorbar, principal. On display were paintings, drawings, and paper sculptures highlighting the diversity of styles and themes within the student body. Participants heard the students tell stories of the inspiration behind their pieces, Priscilla said, “further enriching the experience.”
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Fifty Springs’ Pathfinder Student Center, 5th to 9th grade students presented “Seussical, Jr.” directed by Randy Ingram, theatre arts teacher, reported Jacquelyn Hunter, Homeschool principal, Pathfinder. Three hundred attended the “amazing” performance for which students had been preparing since September, Jacquelyn said. She added, “Mr. Ingram does a wonderful job with the casting, costumes, set, and rehearsals.”
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Soleil Haltrop is a Homeschool student in the humanities program at Pathfinder who has proven herself to be a gifted athlete. She has been running track since age 8, and is part of a national travel team that competes nationwide and qualifies annually for the Junior Olympics. Soliel is a sprinter, running the 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays. Besides track, Soleil also competes in golf tournaments.
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Springs Charter Schools is currently seeking applicants to fill open seats on the Boards of Directors for all four of our charter schools for the 2025–26 school year. If you are passionate about supporting innovative education and serving your community, we invite you to apply. Continue reading →
In Springs’ Del Rio Student Center’s recent science lessons with it PS Science Lab, students “embarked on an exciting hands-on project to explore the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystems,” reported Principal Kim Ballantyne-Morse. They worked together to create their own mini-ecosystems, where they could observe and study the interactions between living and non-living components of nature.
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