Anderson Preparatory Academy

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

Pre-Academy soccer practice has been cancelled today, Monday, Aug. 14. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

We are grateful for the first week of school! Thank you for being patient as we get into the swing of things. We are always looking for ways to improve our 29th school and we have a few items on our list. Read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zcfs3iwCzbjsQ8O7kG3qLP5h-q-zWYU5/view?usp=drivesdk #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Hello returning APA families and welcome to our new families! Is your child interested in exploring the world and experiencing new and different cultures? If they are, please fill out the link below to get more information about traveling to Europe during the summer of 2026. We will be traveling for 15 days and some of the places we will be visiting are Paris, London, Berlin, and Vienna. Students need to be going into the 7th grade or higher this school year to be able to go. (parents and other family members are also welcome to join :) ) I look forward to hearing from you! ~ Mrs. Renner https://forms.gle/CWybeHJcHbfRHR466 #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

It's already the first spirit wear day of the year tomorrow! Here's a reminder of our spirit wear expectations K-12. Spirit wear is defined as: APA approved apparel to be worn on approved days. Cadets are not required to participate in spirit wear. Those opting not to wear spirit wear must be in the appropriate school uniform. APA approved apparel for spirit wear is as follows: -Shirts in good condition (no holes/rips/tears) that clearly have Anderson Preparatory Academy, APA, or something with an "APA" affiliation on it. -Jeans are allowed but with no holes/rips with skin showing. -Patch behind rips/holes permitted. -Tennis shoes -For safety purposes, slides, sandals, slippers, or any open toe shoe are not permitted. Boots are permitted, but not boots with slipper bottoms. -Crocs are NOT permitted. -The APA warm-up/running suit is approved in part or whole. If you have questions please email your building administrator. Elementary, afraley@goapa.org or mstottlemyer@goapa.org. Secondary cmiller@goapa.org. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

CAP Cadet Kyle Green attended the “Becoming a Pilot Program” at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Museum. This FREE program has been designed to inspire towards and educate students about a career as an Aviator. Find more information about the program here: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/Introduction-to-Becoming-a-Pilot/ #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

FREE breakfast at the elementary and the Pre-Academy/Academy Daily Elementary 7:30am-7:55am we have 1-Hot breakfast choice 2/3- non-hot breakfast choices Pre-Academy/Academy 7:20am-7:45am 3/4 breakfast choices. If middle/high school can get 75+ students to eat breakfast we can offer them a hot choice also. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Thank you for a GREAT first day of school! Updates for drop off: Please continue h being patient when it comes to drop off, we will get faster with more practice. 🙂 Updates for 22nd Street Pick Up: All siblings will go to the Fulton Street pick up location. Continue to have patience as we work through the kinks. We'll redistribute if needed at the end of the week/first of next week. Updates for 29th Street Pick Up: PLEASE DO NOT park in the Payless Supermarket parking lot. Also please do not drive through Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant's parking lot. These are our neighbors and we want to respect their property. If you have questions, please refer those to your building administrator(s). Elementary: afraley@goapa.org or mstottlemyer@goapa.org. Secondary: cmiller@goapa.org. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Happy first day of school! We are so excited to see you today! #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight

Updated drop off and pick up maps. #MakeYourDreamsTakeFlight