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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...

Elysha Graves, Sparrow Leigh-Baker and Leilani Tauheed qualified for the national competition in Orlando.

Competition Season for DECA

G’Niyah Long April 8, 2025

DECA districts were held at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on Feb. 26. There was an award ceremony at the end of the event, and plenty of University Academy students won first, second or third...

The GryphonBots is a K-12 program led by Mr. Hadjian.

Robotics Brings New Opportunities

Sarah Moore April 8, 2025

The University Academy GryphonBots is a K-12 club where students not only learn about robotics and web development, but they also learn about business, design/art and engineering. The robotics club was...

Prom is a special time for juniors and seniors to get dressed up and have fun together.

Prom: A Night to Remember

Kaelyn Pointer April 8, 2025

As the 2025 school year comes to a close, University Academy Upper School students are on edge for one of the most anticipated nights of the year. Prom is a special event that brings juniors and seniors...

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