Creative Connections Arts Academy

Here’s some of our future seventh graders leaving through the tunnel to their new campus. We will miss them!

Here’s some of our future first graders going through the tunnel to get to the first grade playground!

End of the School Year Message

As we close another school year, we reflect with pride and gratitude on all that our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. This year was filled with opportunities to learn, create, grow, and overcome challenges. Through it all, one quality stood out across our entire school community: perseverance.

Perseverance is the ability to keep moving forward even when the path is difficult. Throughout the year, our students demonstrated perseverance in countless ways—tackling challenging assignments, practicing performances until they were ready to shine, supporting one another through obstacles, and continuing to learn and grow even when circumstances were not always easy.

As an Arts Integrated school, we know that creativity and perseverance go hand in hand. Every artist, musician, actor, dancer, and creator understand that success is built through practice, patience, revision, and determination. Our students embraced this mindset as they explored new ideas, took creative risks, and discovered their unique voices.

We also recognize that this year brought moments of challenge for our community. Yet time and again, we witnessed the strength of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the unwavering support of our families. Together, we persevered, learned from one another, and continued to move forward with purpose and hope.

To our students: thank you for bringing your curiosity, creativity, and resilience to school each day. We are proud not only of what you achieved, but of the perseverance you demonstrated along the way. Those lessons will serve you well far beyond the classroom.

As summer begins, we encourage everyone to take time to rest, recharge, and find inspiration. Read, explore, create, imagine, and enjoy time with family and friends. Remember that growth continues even during moments of rest, and that every new experience contributes to the story you are creating.

Have a safe, joyful, and creative summer. We look forward to welcoming our Dragons back in the fall, ready to continue learning, creating, and persevering together.

With gratitude and appreciation,

The Administration Team
Creative Connections Arts Academy

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another." — Walter Elliot

Congratulations to our Senior Class of 2026!

Please pick up medications in the health office and turn in all school materials. Have a wonderful summer!

Ms. Rutledge is retiring this year! She has been a part of the CCAA Arutas campus for many years. She will be missed!

This week at CCAA

Monday, 06/01/2026:

06/01: 8th grade trip to Sunsplash, 9am-3pm

06/01: HS Drama Midsummer Jersey, A Comedy Performance, 6pm Walerga, $2 admission, concessions available.

Walerga 7-12 Yearbooks on sale, $60 in room A2 until sold out! Last year's copies available for $20. Vintage years for $5.

Tuesday, 06/02/2026:

06/02: HS Drama Midsummer Jersey, A Comedy Performance, 6pm Walerga, $2 admission, concessions available.

06/02: All Shook Up Advance Drama performance, 6pm Arutas Stage, purchase tickets here https://ccaadramaticdragons.ludus.com/index.php

Wednesday, 06/03/2026:

06/03: 8th grade Promotion Ceremony. 8:30am Walerga gym

Walerga High School Finals Schedule, periods 1-3-5

Thursday, 06/04/2026:

Walerga High School Finals Schedule, periods 2-4-6

06/04: Minimum Day schedule for grades 7-12 only, all begin at 9am, out at 1:52pm

06/04: Senior Sunset, 7pm, Walerga blacktop

Friday, 06/05/2026:

06/05: Arutas only HAWAIIAN spirit day

06/05: Kinder Promotion Ceremony

06/05: Last Day of school, Minimum Day schedule for all grades

K-6 8:10-1:22

7-12 9:00-1:52

Upcoming Events/Changes/Additions to planner events:

Summer Programs

https://www.trusd.net/StudentsFamilies/Special-Projects/Summer-School-Programs/ind

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Slam: Summer Learning to Advance Minds
Grades: Current TK- 7 at CCAA Arutas Campus
Dates: Monday, June 15 through Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hours: Monday -Thursday, 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM

8-2-9 (Eighth to ninth grade)
Grades: Current 8th
Location at CCAA Walerga Campus
Dates: Monday, June 15 through Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (M-TH)
9TH-11TH CREDIT RECOVERY

Grades: Current 9th - 12th Graders
Location: CCAA Walerga Campus
Dates for 9-11th Graders: Monday, June 15th through Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (M-TH)

Jul 30-Aug 1: Cheer Camp at CCAA Walerga

HS Link Leader Training Aug 5-6

Orientation/Schedule Pick up Days Aug 7 and 10

First Day of 2026-2027 school year: AUGUST 18

2026-2027 Field Study Days: September 25, October 23, March 8, May 7