Anderson Preparatory Academy

At our last school dance, our cadets were gifted dress shoes by the community organization, Changing Footprints. We're so grateful that they have been working with Mrs. Williams on providing all kinds of shoes from cadet uniform shoes, to gym shoes, to dance-worthy shoes. We can never replace these smiles. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Yesterday, 6th grade presented their wax museum research projects. Students presented to classes that stopped by their "exhibit." #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Congratulations to APA's 2023-2024 Be the Majority representatives! Seniors Raul and Skylar vowed to abstain from drugs and alcohol, becoming part of the majority of teens who aren't using. We're so proud of them! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Congratulations to the Pre-Academy Students of the Month! These students were nominated for modeling integrity and exceeding expectations in the classroom. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Our APA Elementary cadets and families enjoyed the Winter Reading Wonderland Literacy Night Wednesday evening. They played snowy reading games, did family literacy activities and went on an exciting snowman scavenger hunt. Lots of pictures were taken in the Snow globe photo booth and everyone enjoyed some cookies & cocoa too! Thanks to everyone for an amazing evening! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Recently the National Honor Society held a basic needs drive to benefit the Willow Place and Christian Center, two groups that directly serve the men and women here in the Anderson community. After all of the items were sorted, the group delivered them to both organizations. APA cadets donated almost 800 items and NHS was able to donate $200 to each group as well. NHS thanks everyone for their support on this project! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Our first and second grade cadets are hard at work rehearsing for their winter concert this Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the art show and the music begins at 6 p.m. Free to attend, but we are collecting cash donations. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Join us for our Winter Reading Wonderland Literacy Night full of snowy reading games, family literacy activities and an exciting snowman scavenger hunt. Take a picture in the Snow globe photo booth and enjoy some cookies & cocoa too! The student holiday gift shop will be open for cadets who want to purchase family gifts. We can't wait to see you Wednesday, December 13th from 5-7 pm. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Anderson Preparatory Academy is once again named a Purple Star School. This means we are a Military Family-Friendly school! This is a distinction we are very proud of. You can view the full press release here: https://www.in.gov/doe/about/news/indiana-department-of-education-announces-purple-star-designated-schools3/ INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced 102 newly-designated and/or redesignated Purple Star schools - the largest group since the award was created in 2020. Schools receiving the Purple Star designation are awarded for their significant display of commitment to service members, veterans and students and families connected to our nation’s military. “The daily sacrifices of our service members and their families are beyond what many of us can comprehend,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “Honoring their selflessness and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms as Americans is a priority for our state, on Veterans Day and every day of the year. It is an honor to award the Purple Star designation to these Indiana schools for their recognition, celebration and support of our military families, as well as our students who may be considering a future in military service." This year’s designation includes 64 newly-awarded Purple Star schools in addition to 38 schools that renewed their designation this year. The designation is valid for three years. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Attention Families! Do we have any former cadets who will be deployed this holiday season? Please contact me with their name and mailing address so a care package may be sent to them. Thanks! ashively@goapa.org #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Mrs. Garrison's class had a great time on Halloween getting to explore pumpkins, count their seeds, and have fun with the cadet teachers dressing up! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Our Elementary honored our Veterans today during their annual Veterans Day program. We thank all veterans for their service. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEEDS YOU TO HELP!! WHAT: Food & Basic Need Drive for the Christian Center and Willow Place. These organizations both directly serve homeless men and women in the Anderson area and provide basic needs, food and other resources. In exchange for donated food/basic needs items and money donations, cadets will receive community service hours. (All money raised will be split between the two organizations unless the donor indicates they want it to go to just one organization.) 5 items/$5 donation = 1 hour 20 items/$20 donation = 4 hours (Larger items hour value is listed below) BONUS: The class from each building that collects the most items/money will EARN A PIZZA PARTY when we return from Thanksgiving break!!! (Elem: Classroom; MS: HR/Flight; HS: Grade) $1 = 1 item THE CLASS GOAL IS 100 ITEMS/$100. FOOD ITEMS NEEDED (Must be Non-Perishable): PLEASE NO RAMEN AT THIS TIME! •Peanut Butter •Macaroni and Cheese •Spaghetti-os •Ravioli •Canned Fruits and Veggies •Oatmeal •Cereal Bars •Cereal (smaller boxes preferred) EXPIRED ITEMS WILL NOT BE GRANTED COMMUNITY SERVICE. BASIC NEEDS ITEMS NEEDED: (New items only-Men’s & Women’s Needed) •Deodorant •Cooking Oil •Toilet Paper (hours based on #) •Paper Towels (hours based on #) •Toothbrushes •Toothpaste •Outerwear (4 hours) •Soap •Shampoo/Conditioner WHEN: November 6 -17th Bring your donations to your buildings’ designated donation area each am. Please make sure they are labeled with your cadet’s name. Cadet leaders will be assisting with the collecting and verifying of community service hours at those locations each morning. MS (6-8) and HS cadets will receive a receipt of their hours and will submit via method determined by Director Miller. K-5 Cadets’ hours will be reported to their classroom teachers for credit. REMEMBER: Elementary cadets are required to have 12 hours of community service a year. MS (6-8) and HS cadets are required to have 24 hours of community service a year. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Rosters for our 2023 Alumni Game on November 11! We will have DJ Shyroc and performances by the APA dance and cheer teams, the Dirty Dozen, and Aasia Sky throughout the night! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

APA's Super Smash Bros esports team won their match against Kankakee High School. This is the second win for this team making them 2-1 Fornite played tonight and placed as high as 6th out of 92 players state-wide in the solo-no build category. Follow us on Twitch @apajetsesports to watch live-streams of our games! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Please review our new event policies: To continue to promote a safe environment for the cadets, families, and visitors of Anderson Preparatory Academy, the following expectations will be implemented at athletic and other campus events: 1. No outside food or drink are permitted in the building. 2. Non-participants may NOT carry gym bags, backpacks, or oversized totes into the building/gymnasium. a. Participants must have their personal items (backpacks, gym bags, etc.) secured during the course of the event. 3. Clutches, purses, and small totes may be searched at the discretion of event personnel for individuals under the age of 18 or enrolled at Anderson Preparatory Academy. 4. Children aged 12 or younger must be accompanied by a supervisory adult. If you have questions about this policy please email Director Miller cmiller@goapa.org. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

If you are interested in participating on the 23-24 APA Archery team, come to the call-out meeting for both parents and archers. You must be a student at APA in 5th-12th grade. Come meet the coaches and get information on what is expected from participating on the team.

Yesterday was Positivity Day! Cadet Gianna Peak has been doing a service project every month since January. This time she has decided to put together personal hygiene packs for the Christian Center in Anderson. She already has enough donations to make 50 packs. Gianna wanted to involve her class in the project, so she asked for a dress down day to get more donations from the school. The donations will go to buy more supplies.  We are hoping to make enough money for at least 100 packs.  If you'd like to donate to help Gianna's cause you can stop by our 22nd Street location and donate with cash or check. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Happy Positivity Day! Cadet Gianna Peak has been doing a service project every month since January. This time she has decided to put together personal hygiene packs for the Christian Center in Anderson. She already has enough donations to make 50 packs. Gianna wanted to involve her class in the project, so she asked for a dress down day to get more donations from the school. The donations will go to buy more supplies.  We are hoping to make enough money for at least 100 packs.  If you'd like to donate to help Gianna's cause you can stop by our 22nd Street location and donate with cash or check. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Happy Positivity Day! Cadet Gianna Peak has been doing a service project every month since January. This time she has decided to put together personal hygiene packs for the Christian Center in Anderson. She already has enough donations to make 50 packs. Gianna wanted to involve her class in the project, so she asked for a dress down day to get more donations from the school. The donations will go to buy more supplies.  We are hoping to make enough money for at least 100 packs.  If you'd like to donate to help Gianna's cause you can stop by our 22nd Street location and donate with cash or check. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight