Thanks to three new clubs, middle school students at Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) now have additional opportunities to become more engaged in school and take part in enjoyable afterschool activities. For example, students who enjoy dancing and choreography can take…
At Arizona Charter Academy, we know that every school day counts. Attendance isn’t just about showing up—it’s about building the foundation for academic success, personal growth, and lifelong habits. The Impact of Missing School Starting as early as preschool and…
Every morning, as students fill the halls of Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) in Surprise, Officer Nick Wylie from the Surprise Police Department is there too, greeting students and staff. Thanks to an ongoing positive relationship between ACA and the Surprise…
The administration and staff at Arizona Charter Academy are pleased to announce that the school recently received the A+ School of Excellence designation from the Arizona Education Foundation. As Principal Jordan Beckman noted, the A+ rating is a…
Arizona Charter Academy is pleased to announce our participation in the Summer Food Service Program. We will be offering free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens ages 1-18 throughout the month of June. Program Details: Important Information: Summer…
We are excited to introduce a new way to celebrate your child during their birthday week at ACA. Bulldog Birthday Shoutouts!! We will be offering shoutout ads that will display on our large LED sign that hangs on our building…
At first glance the Bulldog Parent Committee plans ‘the fun stuff’. Our dedicated group of parents plan and successfully execute two dances, a schoolwide carnival and is adding a schoolwide movie night this year. Beneath the surface, however, we…
We’re excited to announce ACA has applied for the Arizona Education Foundations (AEF) designation as an A+ School of Excellence again! This is a prestigious award that is granted to a select group of schools annually. ACA was previously awarded…
The staff at Arizona Charter Academy are excited to welcome you to a new school year filled with opportunities to learn and engage! Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to: We are…
ACA is excited to be applying for the 21st century grant again. This is an after-school grant worth about $500,000 to help fund a dynamic after school program for students K-8. We are excited to go for this opportunity to…
Melissa Holdaway was voted “Alumnus of the Year” by members of Leadership West and surprised with the honor at the Class XIX Graduation Ceremony. The award is granted to an alumnus of the organization who is visibly and successfully leading in the…
At her core, Melissa Holdaway is an entrepreneur. As chief operating officer of Arizona Charter Academy, a K-12 school serving about 800 students in Surprise, Holdaway is always searching for new ways to broaden the experiences of her students. Whether it’s…
For the fourth year in a row, Arizona Charter Academy has been selected as one of Arizona’s “Most Admired Companies.” The Surprise school was chosen along with 39 other businesses from nearly 300 nominations for the honor. Arizona Business Magazine…
Since the day Arizona Charter Academy first opened its doors, the administrators have done everything possible to help ensure that the charter school offers an outstanding and supportive work environment. Arizona Charter Academy was recently recognized for its commitment to…
Arizona Charter Academy, 16011 N. Dysart Road, was recognized Sept. 5 as one of Arizona’s “Most Admired Companies” during a ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix. This is the third straight year that the school has received this…
In her work as Elementary Principal of Arizona Charter Academy in Surprise, Heather Henderson enjoys making a difference with her students. “I love watching the next generation of students become critical thinkers who can articulate their viewpoints backed with evidence and make…
Dr. Charlotte Pullins from Arizona Charter Academy Was Selected to Present at the National Charter School Conference in Washington D.C. Dr. Pullins, Who is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Arizona Charter Academy, Spoke about the Positive…