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An unparalleled college prep experience🎓 where students are seen🌱 supported🪴& successful🌳 exactly as they are.

09/02/2026

Building Skills from the Inside Out 🧠✨

Our faculty recently wrapped up an insightful professional development session with ADHD and Executive Function specialist Michael McLeod!

We dove into the power of internal skills—focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-motivation. True executive functioning goes beyond managing planners and backpacks; it’s about giving our students the internal tools they need to foster true independence and long-term success in and out of the classroom.

Parents, don't worry—we didn't forget about you! We're hosting a second session exclusively for our families so you can learn these same powerful strategies to support your child at home.

We are hosting a virtual webinar event on Tuesday, September 29th so save the date! 📅

We encourage all of our families to join us to explore these strategies further and discover how we can build these crucial skills together at home and at school. Keep an eye out for full details and link access coming soon!

08/31/2026

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer filled with rest and fun. As we gear up for an incredible school year ahead, we can’t wait to reconnect and welcome our new families to the community.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Back to School Events:

💻 Virtual Parent Orientation | September 1st @ 6:00 p.m.

👋 New Family Social | September 3rd from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We look forward to kicking off another year of life-changing learning together! 💙

08/21/2026

Thank you to all the families who stopped by this past week to welcome our new Head of School, Dr. Bottiger!

From great conversations over coffee to plenty of laughs and connections, these past few days truly showed Dr. Bottiger what the Commonwealth Academy community is all about: warm, welcoming, and deeply connected. 🤝✨

We are so excited for the school year ahead under Dr. Bottiger’s leadership. Thank you for showing up and making her feel right at home! ❤️

08/17/2026

ICYMI - There are still two more opportunities this week to meet our new Head of School, Dr. Bottiger!

Whether you want to pop in for a quick chat, ask a few questions, or just mingle with other CA families before the school year kicks into high gear, we would love to see you there. 🤝✨

🗓️ Check out the graphic above for this week's remaining dates and times!

Grab a cup of coffee, bring your family, and help us continue giving Dr. Bottiger the warmest Commonwealth Academy welcome!

08/11/2026

We are thrilled to officially introduce our new Head of School, Dr. Laurie Bottiger!

Whether you’re a returning family or brand new to the CA community, our upcoming Meet & Greet events are a wonderful opportunity to connect, mingle, and get to know Dr. Bottiger.

We have multiple dates lined up so everyone gets a chance to stop by—check the post above and pick the day that works best for your schedule! 🗓️

08/05/2026

Looking at this week’s rain got us reminiscing about our epic Field Day! We had to pivot and move our annual Field Day indoors at the last second! 🌧️

Did a little downpour stop the CA spirit? Not a chance. We had a wild water balloon fight in the pouring rain—because if you're already soaked, you might as well go all in! Inside, our school turned into an absolute arena, packed with indoor obstacle courses, high-stakes games, intense team spirit, and pure joy. 🤩

But the real star of the show? The brand-new CA sunglasses. What started as stylish shade turned into full-blown multi-sunglasses chaos by the end of the day—because why wear one pair when you can stack five? 😎

It’s proof that no matter the weather, our cougars always bring their own sunshine! ☀️

07/27/2026

Spotted in the wild... AGAIN! 📸🎭

We love a good CA alumni sighting, especially when it involves cheering them on from the audience! Over the weekend, Mrs. Shipman caught Casey (Class of ’22) taking the stage and delivering a stellar performance! 👏✨

Casey’s theatre journey actually kicked off right here on the Commonwealth stage. Fast forward through undergrad and now into graduate studies—where he’s pursuing engineering—and he’s still shining under the spotlight. Talk about bringing both brainpower and star power! 🧠🎭⚡️

Seeing our students take what they discovered at CA and run with it out in the world is the absolute best feeling. Bravo, Casey! Keep taking center stage! 🌟👏

07/21/2026

Spotted in the wild! 📸

Look who we caught hard at work - Casey the Summer Camp Counselor! We love seeing our amazing CA alumni stepping into leadership roles, making an impact out in the community. ☀️👏

Speaking of summer... Commonwealth Academy has an incredible lineup of summer camps running right here on campus! 🏫✨

Whether your student wants to:
🏀 Level up their skills in Basketball
🐉 Embark on an epic quest in Dungeons & Dragons
🎮 Connect and play in Social Gaming
..we’ve got something for every interest!

Huge shoutout to our alum for inspiring the next generation! Head to the link in our bio to check out our full summer camp lineup and secure a spot. 📲🔗

06/17/2026

Another incredible school year is in the books! 📚❤️

We wrapped up the year by coming together as a faculty for our final day to celebrate the heart and soul of Commonwealth Academy: our amazing teachers! 🍏✨

The room was filled with so much joy, pride, and gratitude as we celebrated career milestones, applauded massive accomplishments, and shared a few tears (and plenty of hugs!) as we said farewell to those moving on to new adventures. 🗺️💼

There was also a incredibly special moment as CA alumni made a surprise return to campus, dropping in to wrap their arms around our beloved Mr. Vanderclute, and wish him the absolute best on a well-deserved retirement!

To our entire staff: thank you for your boundless dedication, your passion, and the love you pour into our students every single day. 🌟 Enjoy a well-deserved, restful summer break—you’ve earned it! ☀️🌊

06/12/2026

A week of milestone moments, unforgettable memories, and a phenomenal finish. The Class of 2026 has officially graduated! 🎓✨

Senior Send-Off Week was truly a celebration to remember. We kicked off the festivities by honoring our incredible students and their families at the Senior Dinner, leading right into a momentous Graduation Day. 🏛️🌅

From the early rehearsals to the proud walk across the stage to the exact moment they received their diplomas, the energy was absolutely electric. Capturing those core memories and seeing our graduates celebrate afterward with their families, friends, and faculty was the perfect conclusion to an amazing journey. ❤️📜

Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this outstanding accomplishment. You have left an incredible legacy here at Commonwealth Academy, and we wish you nothing but the absolute best as you step into your next chapter! 🚀💼🌍

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http://commonwealthacademy.org/

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