The Fall 2026 quarterly edition of The Kelsey Connection newsletter from A.Z. Kelsey Academy & Achievement Center shares key achievements, school updates, and upcoming events for families:
Principal’s Message & School Achievements: Principal Brandon Thompson emphasizes a campus-wide focus on daily attendance (aiming for 95% on-time attendance, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:55 PM). The school celebrates reaching a 100% 4-year graduation rate in 2026 and an overall district score of 95.6%.
Upcoming Calendar Dates:
Oct 19: Teacher & Staff Spirit Week Begins
Oct 21 (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM): Curriculum Night — A Pac-Man-themed "Game On" arcade adventure focusing on literacy across all subjects
Nov 3: Remote Learning Day (students work from home)
Nov 12 (9:00 AM): ASVAB Testing (High School students only)
Nov 23–27: Thanksgiving Break (No school)
Dec 18: End of First Quarter
Staff Recognition:
Teacher of the Year (2025–26): Mr. Jovan Mcfarquhar
Teachers of the Month (2026–27): Mr. Nagulmeera Shaik (August) and Mrs. Clarie Cannon (September)
Community Spotlight: Highlights a partnership with Edward Austin, Founder of Realizing The Potential, Inc., supporting student growth and opportunity through community collaboration.