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COVID-19 vaccines! On Thursday, June 17, Children’s Mercy will offer COVID-19 vaccines to UA students who are 12 years of age or older at UA from 11-1 p.m. If you are interested, please email [email protected] as soon as possible. This clinic is tentative depending on interest. For more information, check this out: https://www.childrensmercy.org//covid-19-vacc/vaccine-faq/

UA stands in support of ALL our students, families and staff in celebration of Pride Month.

ENROLLING TODAY! Open to the community. No wait list and available to grades K-9th. Enroll at University Academy Virtual today and join our Gryphon family. Message us to enroll!

CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2021!!! They did it! Last night, the newest University Academy graduates were celebrated and officially sent out into the world to succeed in institutions of higher education and be leaders in society. The ceremony included addresses from board member Nicole Jacobs Silvey and class valedictorian Jessiyah Ewing. We are so proud of you all! It's a great day to be a Gryphon!

Leigha Zweifel will be attending Albany State University in the fall. She plans to study nursing. Leigha was involved in 20/20 Leadership during high school. We are proud of you, Leigha, and we congratulate you and your family.

Still need a flu shot? On Thursday, Nov. 12, Children’s Mercy will be hosting another drive-thru flu vaccine event for registered students of the Wellness Center at no cost. This event will be from 2-4 p.m. in the UA parking lot. You won't even need to get out of the car! Click below for more details.

Current and former UA students across the city stepped into the room where it happens yesterday--their polling places--to vote in a presidential election for the very FIRST TIME!! University Academy aims to prepare students to be leaders in society. Join us in celebrating our students who stepped up to the plate and voted in this historic election! Go Gryphons!

Distribution Day Fun Nov. 2 was a great day at UA! We were happy to see hundreds of students and parents during our K-8 grade materials distribution event. We also distributed 380 new chromebooks to those who qualified via summer school. The Kansas City Chiefs were represented by staff and cheerleaders, as we distributed books and backpacks as part of the new Kingdom United partnership. In addition, Children's Mercy provided 46 free flu shots for UA students. Thank you to all families who came up to the campus! If you were not able to make it, please contact the school for alternative pickup times.

Guess what?!? TOMORROW is the start of our virtual Scholastic book fair! This year's event will run from Nov. 2-15. Any purchases of $25 or more will be shipped FREE to your home! And don't forget, all purchases benefit University Academy. Follow the link below to join in the annual book fair fun... From home this year! :)

University Academy is proud to announce two partnerships to support equity and inclusion efforts. UA and The Kansas City Chiefs have partnered for "Kingdom United," a literacy program for K-5 students and teachers. UA is also partnering with three local charter schools to undergo a multi-day diversity, equity and inclusion training with renowned experts Dr. Nicole Price and Dr. Ian Roberts. Board Vice-Chair Nicole Jacobs-Silvey and Superintendent Kline with the announcement:

No TRICKS here... Just a TREAT! UA won its first round district matchup yesterday against Wellington-Napoleon, 16-14. De'Ante Hawley and Christian Terrell scored touchdowns for the Gryphons, with Tyrese Wilson and Alonzo Jacobs getting clutch two-point conversions to secure the win. Next up is a second round game this Friday night against Sweet Springs (with Malta Bend) at Sweet Springs. Go Gryphons!!

It's Distribution Day (again) on Monday! This time with a fun twist... Here are all the details you need to know for picking up what your student needs for the second quarter.

Let's give it up for our cross country and football seniors!! These student athletes were recognized during Saturday's final home football game of the year against East. THANK YOU, seniors, for your dedication to UA athletics over the years! We love you!

Greatschools.org has announced its 2020 College Success Award! This recognition celebrates public high schools that are doing an outstanding job of preparing graduating seniors for postsecondary success. For the second year in a row, University Academy has been named as part of this exclusive group of only 2,158 public high schools or 21% of eligible schools across 29 states! Congratulations UA-Upper School students, staff and parents! ... Visit Greatschools.org by clicking this link to see UA-Upper School’s recognition: https://www.greatschools.org//university-academy-school-/

Niche’s 2021 Best School Rankings are in and University Academy-Upper School achieved the rank of #1 in Best Charter High Schools in Missouri! Niche connects people to their future schools, neighborhoods and workplaces; scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinioins to rank schools. To visit Niche, click here: https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-schools/ We congratulate UA-Upper School students, staff and parents for this prestigious accolade!

It's two weeks from Election Day, and these Gryphons are reminding you to VOTE!! Our students made and sent this important message out before the midterm election back in 2018... But even though the dates and details have changed, the message remains the same. Nov. 3 is the day! See you at the polls.

The Lady Gryphon volleyball team closed out its home season with a win over Crossroads on Senior Night this week. Let's show some love to our SENIORS--Skylar Oates, Olamide Sowemimo and Talea Wilson. Thank you, ladies, for your dedication to UA volleyball over the past four years! We are thankful for your contributions and proud of your accomplishments!

Don't forget! Our final drive thru flu shot event is Thursday from 3-5 p.m. in the UA parking lot!