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Seniors gathered for a picture during Senior Sunrise.

Class of 2026: The Last Lap

Khy’Air Tounzell October 6, 2025

The Class of 2026’s senior year at University Academy is underway.   With August and September passed, seniors have participated in one major event, Senior Sunrise, which is a symbol of the beginning...

 Last year the 2024-2025 academic decathlon team traveled to Iowa for a competition.

Decathletes Take on the Roaring 20s

Mariah Wells October 6, 2025

  University Academy’s 2025-2026 academic decathlon season began on Aug. 26.  People often ask: What exactly is academic decathlon? Academic decathlon is a team-based competition where students...

Freshmen ladies smiled wide for their first day of high school.

The Freshmen Class’ Big Splash

My’Kise Spearman-Smith October 6, 2025

Coming in hot at University Academy is the Class of 2029. The freshmen are making a grand entrance to the new year and their new school, the Upper School.         The class of 60 includes...

These students were on Student Council for the 2024-2025 school year.

Newly Elected Council Takes Over

Sarah Moore May 19, 2025

Next year’s Student Council members for University Academy were announced at the conclusion of the Class Wars Trivia assembly on April 11. Student Council, also known as StuCo, is a group of elected...

Markeiaja Wilson traveled to Mexico last summer with a group of other high school students through Student Diplomacy Corps.

UA Gryphons to Explore the World

Marlei Jackson May 19, 2025

As the school year wraps up, many University Academy scholars are making their way toward the road—the road to an educational traveling experience! This year, UA has 21 students participating in summer...

Ms. Skinner and some of her math students attended the gala to showcase a quilt made with a design created by the students.

UA Foundation’s 25th Annual Gala

Layla Whitney May 19, 2025

University Academy Foundation’s annual fundraising gala that took place on April 26 was a hit. At this year’s 25th anniversary gala, nearly $550,000 was raised to support UA students and alumni. Each...

The varsity volleyball team had a pink-out game during Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Looking Back on a School Year Full of Memories

Marvayah Brown May 19, 2025

University Academy’s 2024-2025 school year is coming to a close, with only four more days before summer break. This year has brought countless memories for students. From field trips to class wars, new...

 Mr. Clark’s PE classes participated in a dance unit under the direction of Ms. De Barker.

Gryphons Two-Step Their Game Up

Davionna Brown May 1, 2025

University Academy PE classes participated in a new two-step unit that wrapped up in early April. At the end of this unit, students performed in front of the entire Upper School.  The unit was two...

As a K-12 school community, UA’s older and younger students often share the same spaces and experiences.

UA: A School for All Ages

Taylor Lane May 1, 2025

University Academy is a K-12 charter school that has been around since 2000. Most schools do not offer grades K-12 all in one building, but that is one thing that makes UA unique. It can be a wind of emotions,...

UA’s Upper School students all read interesting books in the third quarter.

UA Books Keep Things Interesting

Layla Whitney April 9, 2025

University Academy challenges every student to be college prepped. One way UA does this is by teaching students through challenging books. Upper School students are all currently reading a book in their...

Upper School art teacher Mr. A created the Be You Club poster.

Possible New Club Sparks Interest

Aniyah Williams April 9, 2025

A new club might be started soon by Mr. Troy Alldaffer, the University Academy Upper School and Middle School art teacher. The potential new group, the Be You Club, would be somewhat of a reboot of the...

Seniors finished their thesis papers recently, and soon they will present them in Mr. Burdette's class.

Seniors Tackle UA’s Annual Thesis Project

Erik Woods April 8, 2025

One of the requirements for University Academy’s seniors to graduate is the completion of a senior thesis. During their senior year, students are instructed and guided through the process of creating...

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