Otay Ranch Academy of the Arts (ORAA) students joined 13,166,854 students in 24,027 schools and 113 countries in the 2019 Great Kindness Challenge week. Students were encouraged to perform acts of kindness during the week. Continue reading →
Brenden Beauchamp, 12, of Murrieta is a 7th-grade student in Springs’ Homeschool program who is also a competitive rock climber. He joined the Homeschool program to train and travel to rock climbing competitions. Continue reading →
Rowan Bullock Vaughan is a 1st grader in Springs’ Venture Online Program. Her mother is an art teacher, which gives Rowan the opportunity to spend time in London, England, where her mother teaches a study abroad semester for college students. Continue reading →
Shawna Lewis, teaching vice principal of Springs’ Flabob Academy, and husband Roy have featured interviews in a promotional video for the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Flying Start Program. The program is an effort to reach out to local communities and “bring those interested in aviation to the airport for a first-hand look at the wonders of flight.” Continue reading →
Zaira Garcia, 18, who is in Springs’ KEYS program, is a gifted dancer. She has participated in televised shows for Chinese New Year Galas performing Folklorico; her hip-hop team attended a national competition and took second place. Continue reading →
Darren Gillick, 13, an 8th grade Homeschool student, is California state president of the Children of the American Revolution (CAR), a patriotic youth organization. A special focus of his group is to provide support for Mission 22, which provides treatment to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, PTSD and/or suicidal ideations. He has raised more than $3,000 for Mission 22 through sales of a pin he designed as well as by soliciting donations. Continue reading →
Magnolia Student Center freshman Chase Kleckner, 14, has been invited to participate in a Lake Perris rowing team. He practices six days a week, and hopes to one day compete in the Olympics. Continue reading →
Springs 8th-grade Homeschool student Ezra Hendricks, 14, has shown a real talent for hockey. His team recently won the One Hockey California Tournament, with him being named “player of the game” in game 2, a hat trick in the championship game and MVP of the tournament. Continue reading →
Lizette Bravo, 12, is a 7th-grade student in Springs’ Hemet Quest Academy. She has been a part of the Springs family of schools since 3rd grade. Continue reading →
Venture Online students Avalon and Honor Martens, ages 8 & 6, have embarked on a year-long road trip with their photographer parents, Jess and Justin Martens, exploring the country and searching for the perfect place to call home. Venture Online is providing curriculum and support for the children as they travel, using the many different places they visit as their classroom. Continue reading →
