Anderson Preparatory Academy

At APA our mission is to "Cultivate Scholars, empower leaders, and instill core values." Enable your child to do all three of these things with the opportunity of a lifetime, by traveling on a service learning tour to Costa Rica! Students will spend two partial days doing community service in Costa Rica, but will also be going to multiple national parks, going whitewater rafting, kayaking, and ziplining. Time will also be spent exploring and experiencing the culture that Costa Rica has to offer. An informational meeting will be held in October (information will be sent out about that at a later time), but if you are interested in learning more about the trip now, please reach out to Mrs. Renner via the following link: https://forms.gle/yT7QQ6Hz16X817S5A #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Spirit wear is in! If you ordered spirit wear last month, the orders are IN and will be disbursed this week. Be on the lookout for emails and/or calls on more information. Questions? Email brue@goapa.org #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We'd like to formally welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year. Lt. McAtee joins us as our new Pre-Academy health teacher! We're so grateful you're here! Bio: My name is Ambrielle McAtee. I have lived in Madison County my entire life. I am married and have 2 children. We are all very busy in programs throughout Madison County. I have a love for nature and positive energy. Helping, guiding, supporting, and encouraging others to their dreams is a passion of mine. If you'd like to help welcome her to APA, here is her Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CI28WGYYI9SS?ref_=wl_share Welcome! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We'd like to formally welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year. Lt. Lyons joins us as our new upper level math teacher! We're so grateful you're here! Bio: Hi! I am Austin Lyons, graduated form Anderson University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science. I am a sports fanatic. I currently coach at Lapel High School for Men’s Basketball. And an interesting fact about me is I have traveled to 6 different countries and planning number 7 right now. If you'd like to help welcome him to APA, here is his Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NL3XY0ZQRLUL?ref_=wl_share Welcome! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Our very own Capt. Betty VanAlstyne is 1 of 70 educators across the state of Indiana that has been invited to participate in the first cohort of Level-Up Leadership by the Indiana Department of Education. Participants will engage in innovative and relevant professional development in order to grow as leaders. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We'd like to formally welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year. Miss Hicks joins us as our new Kindergarten Paraprofessional. We're so grateful you're here! Bio: Hi my name is Mady Hicks. I graduated from APA in 2019 and I have worked at APA the last 2 years with the STAR tutoring program. This year I am in the classroom helping in the kindergarten! I spend my free time with my fiancé and our 6 month old son. Welcome! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Co-Ed Elementary Basketball Camp! September 5th-9th with grades 2-5. 3:15-5:15pm at APA’s 22nd street gym. The camp costs $20 and will include a t-shirt! Pay that day to Coach Fathauer cash or checks made to APA. Every student who attends will be considered to play for an APA elementary basketball team this fall/winter! Let’s build a program together! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

STAR tutoring is back!! Please read the information attached regarding our after-school tutoring programs. The first flyer is for elementary STAR and the second is for secondary STAR. Fill out the correlating interest form if you're interested in enrolling your cadet in the STAR Tutoring Program. Secondary questions or concerns? Please directly email Dr. Jennifer Nahlik at jnahlik@goapa.org. If you have any questions regarding the Elementary STAR Tutoring Program, please contact Capt. Jessica Hornocker at jhornocker@goapa.org. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We'd like to formally welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year. Capt. Henry joins us as our new Secondary Academic Dean. We're so grateful you're here! Bio: Returning to APA after four years, Captain Henry is joining us as our 6-12 Academic Dean. He’s a graduate of Ball State, Butler, and Marian Universities. In his free time, he loves to exercise, be outdoors, and be with friends and family. Captain Henry is a firm believer in lifelong learning, effectively teaching those he supports to build their capacity to lead quality lives with a growth mindset. Welcome! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We'd like to formally welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year. Lt. Cox joins us as our new band director. We're so grateful you're here! Bio: My name is Will Cox and I have just accepted the position of Band Director here at Anderson Prep! I just recently graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Music Ed and I am excited to say that this is my first teaching position. I grew up outside of Richmond, IN and have been playing music since the age of 10 when I started playing my first instrument, the drum set. I played percussion all throughout high school and college and have had the opportunity through my major to learn many more instruments as well. I enjoy playing gigs with my brother, who is a guitar player, in my free time. Other non-musical interests I have include weight lifting (when time allows), gaming with my friends, and watching Marvel, DC, and Star Wars films and shows. Welcome! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We'd like to formally welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year. Lt. Benefiel joins us at the elementary in our SSC room. We're so grateful you're here! Bio: I’m Lucy Benefiel. I have been married for 11 years and have 2 awesome children. I also have 4 dogs and two cats. I got my bachelor’s in special education from WGU and just recently applied for a master’s program at Ball State. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, reading, listening to true crime podcasts, and just being with my family. If you'd like to help welcome Lt. Benefiel, here is her Amazon Wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/deLs8RF?ref_=wl_share #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

The APA Choir Department is doing its annual laundry detergent sale. All orders are due Monday, August 28. If you want to place an order and do not know a choir student, feel free to contact Dr. Strother (estrother@goapa.org). Orders should be in by mid-September. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Congratulations on your retirement, Lt. Fathauer! He faithfully served 20 years in the Army! We are so proud of you. SSG Joshua Fathauer served in a variety of assignments and duties during his 20-year career. Two notable positions were being the Team Leader for his platoon at the 113th Support Company in Muncie, IN from 2003-2018 where he deployed to Kuwait and Iraq from 2007-2008, he was a part of convoy security as a Truck Commander. His experience while being an 88M Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Driver allowed him to effectively advise senior leadership along with his subordinates in professional development, military readiness, and effective training. Staff Sergeant Fathauer also successfully served as the Squad Leader for the 1438 Transportation Company in Elkhart, IN from 2018-2023. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

🚨It's your final chance to order spirit wear!🚨 Our back-to-school spirit wear shop closes tonight at midnight, with an after Labor Day delivery. Order now! https://apafallspiritwear2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

It's your favorite time of the year... Your APA cheerleaders' annual cheer clinic. Cheer Clinic is open to all APA cadets in grades K-5. Make sure you have money and slip turned in before the due date to receive a t-shirt. We can't wait. And always remember... GO JETS! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Jets win! Congratulations Varsity Soccer! Jets 4, Seton Catholic 2 1-0 conference and 1-1 season #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Our back-to-school spirit wear store is accepting orders through Monday, 8/21, with an after Labor Day delivery. Orders will be disbursed to cadets or virtual parents will be contacted that week. https://apafallspiritwear2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Capt. South is traveling to Spain in the summer of 2025. Inquiries can email her at wsouth@goapa.org. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Parents of incoming 6th Grade Band members are invited to come out to our Parent night on 8/29 from 6:30-8pm, where a representative from Paige's music will be there to discuss rental/purchasing options for instruments. The Paige's rep will also be in during the 6th Band Class on Tuesday August 15th and Thursday August 17th to help students try out different instruments so they can decide what instrument they might be interested in playing.

Welcome our APA Class of 2036. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight