A “new chapter” in classical education is beginning at Journey Homeschool High School’s Santa Ana campus, the Springs Odyssey Student Center, Santa Ana, at 2121 Grand Avenue, shared Vice Principal Nicole Collins, as the school launched its inaugural Santa Ana Classical High School offering for the 2026–27 school year.
As Journey’s high school program enters its second year at the Pathfinder campus in Riverside, the Santa Ana campus is expanding its established classical education tradition into the high school years. Both campuses offer classical programs through K–8, and Santa Ana is now joining Pathfinder in bringing that same approach to high school students.
The Little Springs Kinder Center took their classroom learning into the barnyard this week with an “unforgettable” Farm Life Experience, reported Deanna Bereiter, site facilitator. To build on its farm curriculum, TK/K students “got up close and personal with some incredible animal friends.”
Continue reading →
Springs’ Explorer Student Center in Fontana has begun its inaugural year and is actively recruiting students, reported Kari Lewis, principal. The school had an “amazing” turnout for a recent meet and greet, and a “wonderful” first week of school.
Continue reading →
Dr. Sherri Kemp, Homeschool director of high school learning labs, reported that the learning labs have welcomed students back to campus with 175 students already participating in programs. She said, “Our teachers and students hit the ground running, engaging in interactive and fun lessons. Mr. Thompson’s science class used Skittles to create graphs, and Mr. Antilla’s class estimated the size of their new classroom during the first week.”
Continue reading →
Springs’ Bear River Student Center begins the school year with a new administrative leadership team. Tiffiny Aery is principal, Liz Ramirez is vice principal, and Rebecca Sebastian is TOSA/vice principal. Tiffiny assumes the role of principal after the retirement of Renee Gooding.
Continue reading →
Journey Homeschool High School launched the new school year with 40 “dedicated” team members, including six new staff members, coming together for professional development, collaboration, and team-building activities, reported Vice Principal Nicole Collins. Journey’s mission this year is centered on “fostering respect, character, and citizenship among staff, students, and guardians,” she said.
Continue reading →
Principal Shawn McManus shared that two new teachers joined the Pathfinder Resource Center and two joined the Riverside Student Center.
Continue reading →
Springs 5th-grade homeschool student Ezra Yague, age 11, performed on the piano at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan, New York City.
Continue reading →
Springs’ Temecula Student Center kicked off the school year by welcoming high school students to its annual High School Ignite, reported Melissa Targos, program facilitator. New and returning students had the opportunity to meet teachers, receive class schedules, learn more about the POP Program, and connect with their peers.
Continue reading →
During Cherry Valley Student Center’s Barnyard Palooza week, ELO-P students put their “creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills” to work as they designed and built barnyard animals from cardboard, reported Principal Tammy Slaten.
Continue reading →
