Anderson Preparatory Academy

🎤💃 JET NATION… IT’S GO TIME! 🕺🎶 Our faculty & staff are trading lesson plans for lip syncs and bringing the ENERGY to the 2nd Annual Lip Sync Battle at the historic Paramount Theater They’re rehearsing, they’re committing, and honestly… they’re about to steal the show 😏 Now they need YOU to show up and show out with your support! 👉 Support our team by donating here: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/plsb26 💙 Every donation helps ✈️ Every share spreads the hype 🔥 Every like proves Jet Nation rides HARD for its people 📣 Like it. Share it. Post it. Repost it. Let’s make some noise and let everyone know Jet Nation ALWAYS shows up for its own. 💙✈️🎤

Families: We wanted to provide you with an update from our Board meeting last week that makes a few changes to our instructional calendar for next semester. Due to our need for ongoing PD, we’ve added three e-learning days. New e-learning days:   Friday, January 16, 2026 Friday, April 3, 2026 Friday, May 1, 2026 Cadets will not report to school on these days but they will have assignments to complete. If you have questions about these days, please reach out to your respective principal; elementary mstottlemyer@goapa.org or secondary jhenry@goapa.org Thanks you and we can’t wait to see everyone on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We know how much you want your child to continue learning and to feel connected to school. Yet every winter — snow, freezing temperatures or even heavy rains — can present challenges to getting children to school. So can illnesses such as colds, flu and fevers. Attached are tips to help you during the winter months.

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Lt. Norman's classes played holiday Minute to Win It games to practice their teamwork! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Lesson plans by day, elf duties by night at APA. 😉 #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Mrs Bowman, Miss Kitchens and Mrs Brumback worked on developing fine motor skills through holiday themed activities. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Final Secondary Teachers of the Month – Closing Out 2025! 🍎🎉 As we wrap up an incredible year, we are excited to recognize our final secondary Teachers of the Month for 2025! These outstanding educators were once again voted by their students, which makes this honor especially meaningful. 👏 Congratulations to: Raymond Schaaf Lacrisha Baker Jerek Jarvis Your dedication, passion, and commitment to creating engaging, supportive learning environments continue to make a lasting impact on our students. Being chosen by students speaks volumes about the positive relationships you build and the difference you make every day. Thank you for your continued excellence and for helping us close out 2025 on such a high note. Please join us in celebrating these amazing educators! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. Read more about chronic absenteeism and its affects here: http://awareness.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Research2016.pdf

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Our students put their skills to the test during mock job interviews in College & Career Readiness class. 
From building resumes to practicing real interview questions, they’re learning how to confidently present themselves and prepare for future opportunities. We’re proud of the hard work and growth we’re seeing! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Anderson Preparatory Academy will now be on an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, December 15, due to expected wind chill temperatures and local road conditions. Please check on ParentSqure for teacher communications.

Due to predicted windchills, APA will be on 2 HR delay, Monday, 12/15/2025. We will continue to monitor conditions and may make further adjusments to our schedule.

Tonight’s Winter Concert with 6-12 Band and Choir will continue as planned! We can’t wait for you to see how much our cadets have grown this semester! Doors open at 5:30pm and the show begins promptly at 6pm. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Anderson Preparatory Academy will be on E-Learning today, Friday, December 12, 2025, due to road conditions surrounding our buildings.

Anderson Preparatory Academy will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, December 12, 2025. School will begin exactly two hours later than normal times.

It's the most wonderful time of the year to buy a yearbook! Visit our website at yearbookforever.com to view our elementary and secondary yearbook ordering site.

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Find your place to belong at APA! We are looking for teachers who want to innovate and find a place to belong. We are seeking teachers who want to bring learning to life and engage in project-based learning in a multi-faceted approach that helps our cadets participate in real-world application of their coursework. We are seeking qualified candidates who will inspire our cadets to have a high level of engagement in Science. This position will have the opportunity to teach Chemistry and Environmental Science for this school year with the opportunity to change courses in collaboration with the Science Dept. for future school years. See job posting here: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/94677 #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Our Director of Facilities putting in the work to make sure our snow removal equipment is up to par and top notch for this winter season. We're so grateful for our facilities and maintenance team! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Did you know that breakfast (and lunch) at APA is FREE for ALL students?

That’s right! Every single student can pick up a hot meal for breakfast and lunch daily for free.

We hope to see you in line tomorrow!

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APA's Vocal Velocity and Adoration Sound kicked off their season with wonderful performances at the Anderson Festival of Trees hosted at the Paramount theater. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Anderson Preparatory Academy will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. School will begin exactly two hours later than normal times.