SAIL Academy

10/04/2026

How are you building self-direction through clarity and accountability? Share your story and tag us!

This month, we’re focusing on self-direction, helping students understand expectations, make thoughtful choices and take ownership of their actions.

When we clearly communicate expectations and establish consistent systems for accountability, we give students the structure they need to take ownership of their learning and behavior.

Let’s make self-direction more than a character trait. Let’s create classrooms where students know what’s expected, understand their choices and take responsibility for their actions.

08/06/2026

For our current SAIL students attending the Tech Center! They start the same day we do!!

✨ The countdown is on! ✨

🎉 We can't wait to welcome our students back to the Huron Area Technical Center on Tuesday, August 25!

A new school year means new opportunities to explore your passions, build valuable career skills, make new connections, and prepare for your future. Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we're excited to have you as part of the HATC family.

At HATC, every student matters. Every day matters.

🌟 We Shine Here! 🌟

Let's make the 2026–2027 school year one filled with learning, leadership, growth, and success. We can't wait to see all of the amazing things you'll accomplish!

📅 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25

💙 Career Ready. College Ready. Future Ready.

08/05/2026

Reminder 1st Year Students: Complete your OSHA Safety Training prior to August 17th! This is a requirement for the six programs listed in the graphic below. Let us know if you have any questions!

07/27/2026

07/24/2026

Give us a call to see if SAIL Academy is a fit for your students needs. We are an alternative to mainstream school, are part of the EPBP Laker school district and would love to meet with you and your student!
Mrs Parker-(989)453-4765
Mrs Ziel-(989)453-4699

NOW ENROLLING for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Join the Laker Schools family! We are excited to welcome new students for the upcoming school year. Call (989) 453-4600, Option 2, for registration information OR complete the registration interest form using the link below. One of our friendly staff members will reach out to help you get started!
We look forward to welcoming you to Laker Schools!
https://forms.gle/b6LoJSJ42Ky2B1Wi6

07/17/2026

SAIL Academy is accepting new students for the 26/27 school year. We offer an alternative to mainstream education, providing your child with a program that fits their educational needs, a Chromebook to work on, one on one mentorship, and a quiet place to come to if they need extra help. We would love the chance to meet with you and your student to see if we are a good fit.
Reach out today by emailing Mrs Parker at [email protected] or Mrs Ziel at [email protected].

06/26/2026

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🎓 SAIL Academy is not your typical online school. We offer many choices that will allow your student to earn a high school diploma. We are one of the few virtual schools to be awarded a ‘Capturing Kids Hearts’ national showcase school.

🏈⚽️🥎⚾️🏀 SAIL Academy students can play organized sports through the Laker school district if MHSAA eligible.

🚙👮‍♂️💇👨‍🍳⚡️SAIL Academy encourages eligible students to attend the Huron Intermediate Tech Center.

🤫💻🛋️ SAIL Academy also offers an alternative, quiet, supported environment that includes a teacher and a student mentor on site for in person help.

SAIL Academy welcomes ALL students. Some examples are: school of choice students, home school students, student athletes, not your “typical” mainstream school students, and everyone in between.

Contact Mrs Parker or Mrs Ziel for more information or to enroll your student. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting your student!

06/09/2026

💚🤍💛

Lakers receives acclaim from the Michigan Governor's Office for being a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase District.

06/04/2026

And that’s a wrap! The 25/26 SAIL school year is coming to an end today. It has been a great year, making new friends, taking trips, learning new things, making memories and sending 5 young adults into the world.
If you think that SAIL may be a good fit for your student, please reach out. We would love to meet with you. Have a great summer! 💚💛