Connect Academy

09/03/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all Connect Academy programs will be closed Monday, September 7. Students will return to school Tuesday, September 8.

08/17/2026

Connect Academy Carol Stream Campus Open House is TODAY!

We’re excited to welcome our families back for another great school year! Join us today, Monday, August 17, from 3:00–5:00 PM for our Carol Stream Campus Open House.

Stop by anytime during the two-hour window to:
🏫 Tour the building
👋 Meet our staff
🎒 Drop off school supplies
💙 Get ready for the first day of school!

We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off another great year together! 🎉

08/13/2026

Welcome back! Tuesday, August 18, is the first day of the 2026–2027 school year for Connect Academy, Connect Academy High School, Pathways Academy, and ReConnect Academy.

We look forward to welcoming students and families for a great year ahead!

07/16/2026

Some words stay with you forever. 💙

We're honored to share this heartfelt letter from one of our Connect Academy families. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey.

Swipe to read their message. ➡️

07/09/2026

💙 One of our greatest successes is seeing students ready to return to their home school district.

Recently, Jordan and his mom stopped by to say goodbye before beginning this exciting next chapter. They brought our team this beautiful sign and shared these heartfelt words about their experience at Connect Academy.

From Jordan's mom:

"Finding the right school for your child can feel overwhelming, but from our very first visit to Connect Academy, we knew we had found the community our son needed. By focusing on his unique strengths, they cultivated a stable, nurturing environment where he could genuinely thrive.

With his specific needs in mind, the small class sizes, robust resources, and deeply dedicated faculty, Connect provides our son with so much. The meaningful relationships he built with staff fast-tracked his development, and the strong partnership between home and school ensured his continuous progress. We are incredibly grateful for the tailored support that has allowed our son to reach his individual goals and develop a positive attitude toward his ongoing education."

Congratulations, Jordan! We are so proud of you and wish you all the best as you return to your home school community. 💙

07/09/2026

📢 SUMMER BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT
📅 Event Date: July 15, 2026
🏫 Schools Affected: Connect Academy, Pathways Academy
🌞 Reminder: The last day of summer program for Connect Academy and Pathways Academy is July 15, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new school year!

07/07/2026

Learning is on the menu this summer!

Students in Mr. Brandon Adjoumani's classroom didn't just learn about entrepreneurship, they lived it. Together, they launched Blue Jay's Sandwich Shop, their own student-run business.

From creating a logo and menu to preparing food and serving staff, every step helped students build confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and real-world job skills they'll carry with them long after the kitchen closes!

We're so proud of everything these students accomplished! 💙

Read their inspiring story here: https://loom.ly/LnOkQg0

07/02/2026

❤️ Every family's journey is different, but every family deserves hope.

For one parent, finding Pathways Academy meant finding a school where their child was truly understood, supported, and celebrated. From compassionate teachers to individualized learning, this story is a powerful reminder of the difference the right environment can make!

If you've ever wondered what Pathways Academy is all about, this parent's experience says it better than we ever could.

Read the inspiring story here: https://loom.ly/CFwQK8I

A Pathway Academy parent shares how her hesitation turned to hope after her son's IEP goals were met and exceeded in just one school year.

06/30/2026

📢 SUMMER BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT
📅 Event Date: July 3, 2026
🏫 Schools Affected: Connect Academy High School
🌞 Reminder: The last day of summer program for Connect Academy High School is July 3, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new school year!

06/16/2026

☀️ Summer is here, but we're still in session!

Our students stayed cool at recess with water activities and the fun did more than beat the heat. Splashing, laughing, and playing together encouraged the social connection that's such a big goal for our Pathways Academy students!