Georgia Charter Schools Association

Congratulations to Michael Siggers of Statesboro STEAM, who's among GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees! Michael’s perseverance and growth helped him become Statesboro STEAM Academy’s first Black male valedictorian.
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Congratulations to Kayden Collins of Pataula Charter Academy, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees. Kayden is being celebrated for their determination, work ethic, and the respect they show within their school community.

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Congratulations to Alyse King of Atlanta Classical Academy, a 2026 GCSA Senior Recognition honoree! Alyse will study psychology at Spelman College and is being celebrated for her confidence, writing, leadership, and excellence across academics and the arts.
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Congratulations to Talisa Loud of Georgia Cyber Academy, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees! Talisa is GCA’s Class of 2026 valedictorian, completed 38 college courses through dual enrollment, and plans to study information technology.
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Congratulations to Tyler B. Hayes of Baconton Community Charter School, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees! Tyler is the Class of 2026 valedictorian and is being recognized for his academic excellence, leadership, character, and work ethic.
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Congratulations to Lily Padanilam of Atlanta Classical Academy, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees. Lily will study classics at Cornell University and is being recognized for her intellectual curiosity, creativity, leadership, and dedication.
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GCSA is proud to celebrate outstanding seniors from Georgia’s public charter schools during Senior Recognition Week 2026.

These students have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, service, perseverance, and a commitment to what comes next.

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Georgia charter school leader Dr. Matt Tyson of Tapestry Public Charter School DeKalb Campus is a Top 20 finalist for the 2026 Brian’s Voice Award! His CharterFolk op-ed highlights an important charter school voice and now you can help choose the winner.
Vote today: https://bit.ly/4tHSPgF

Grateful to Rep. Representative Robert Dawson for sharing inspiring words with Chattahoochee Hills 6th and 7th grade students as they were recognized for their achievements yesterday.

Thank you to Dr. Jaha Howard, who visited students, families and faculty at Amana Academy West during 5th and 8th grade Passage Presentations last week during National .

HIGHLIGHT: Opening in Gwinnett County, The Meliora School will give middle and high school students a new public charter school option focused on mastery-based learning, computer science and entrepreneurship. Learn more: bit.ly/4uKpx1W