Stride Academy

🎡🐝 Say hello to part of our amazing STRIDE team! 💙

Our staff is having a great time at the Benton County Fair, sharing what makes STRIDE Academy such a special place to learn and grow!

From our RAC House System—where every student belongs and builds meaningful connections—to our commitment to literacy (yes, we're giving away FREE books while they last! 📚), there's so much to discover.

We're also excited to share our one-of-a-kind environmental learning opportunities, where students get their hands dirty and make a real impact through:
🐝 Caring for beehives
🌱 Community gardens
🌳 Tree planting
🌼 Prairie restoration and pollinator projects

If you're at the fair this weekend, stop by our booth, say hi, grab a free book, and learn more about what makes STRIDE Academy unique. We'd love to meet you!

📚✨ Elementary Open House is Almost Here! ✨📚

The countdown to a new school year is on, and we can't wait to welcome our Kindergarten–4th Grade STRIDE Academy families!

🗓️ Thursday, August 27
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM

Join us for an evening of excitement as you:

🍎 Meet your child's teacher
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Explore classrooms and the school
🤝 Connect with staff and other STRIDE families
💙 Get ready for an incredible year of learning, growth, and fun!

Whether you're a returning STRIDE family or joining us for the first time, we're excited to welcome you and help your student start the school year with confidence.

We can't wait to see you on Thursday, August 27. Let's make it a great year together!

📚 Middle School Families – We Can't Wait to See You! 🎉

Join us for Middle School Open House on Wednesday, August 26, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to:
✨ Meet your teachers and staff
🏫 Explore the building
📅 Learn about the upcoming school year
🤝 Connect with other STRIDE families

We are excited to welcome our students back and kick off another amazing year together. We hope to see you there!

📍 STRIDE Academy Middle School
🗓 Wednesday, August 26
🕞 3:30 p.m.

🎡 The Benton County Fair starts today! 🎉

Starting today at 12:00 p.m., you can find STRIDE Academy in the Sports Arena East through Sunday!

📍 Booth #423

Stop by to say hi, meet our amazing staff, grab some STRIDE swag (while supplies last), and learn what makes STRIDE Academy such a special place to learn and grow. Whether you're a current STRIDE family, an alum, or just curious about our school, we'd love to see you!

🧡💙 We can't wait to connect with our community and see some familiar faces.

See you at the fair! 🌟

🎶 We're heading to Summertime by George tonight! ☀️

If you're planning to enjoy a beautiful evening downtown, be sure to stop by the STRIDE Academy booth!

Come say hello, learn what makes STRIDE unique, and discover why so many families are choosing STRIDE Academy. We'll have STRIDE swag while supplies last and information about enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year.

🎵 Live music begins at 5:30 p.m.

Whether you're a current STRIDE family, an alum, or just curious about our school, we'd love to meet you!

📍 Stop by the STRIDE Academy booth—we can't wait to see you!

Last Thursday, STRIDE Academy reached a major milestone.

After more than a year of planning, meetings, and behind-the-scenes work, we officially closed on a $22 million bond financing that helps secure STRIDE's future and moves us one step closer to purchasing our Middle School building later this fall.

Unlike traditional school districts, charter schools must earn the confidence of private investors. This closing is a vote of confidence in our students, our staff, our leadership, our Board of Directors, and the incredible community that makes STRIDE what it is.

Most importantly, this investment reflects the amazing work happening every day in our classrooms. Thank you to our staff, students, families, and supporters for believing in STRIDE and helping build a school that others believe in, too.

The future is bright.

Teach with purpose! We're hiring qualified middle school teachers to inspire young minds. Apply today!

Open Positions - Stride Academy Charter School Open Positions - Stride Academy Charter School

Every child learns differently—and the right learning environment can make all the difference.

At STRIDE Virtual Academy, Minnesota students in grades K–8 receive a tuition-free online education with certified teachers, live instruction, personalized support, and specialized reading interventions when needed.

Whether you're seeking more flexibility, individualized learning, or an alternative to the traditional classroom, STRIDE Virtual Academy is here to help your child succeed.

Now enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year!

Learn more and register today:
https://www.strideacademy.org/stride-virtual-academy/register

Questions? We'd love to help! Call us at 320-230-5340.

STRIDE Academy School Board Meeting Notice

The STRIDE Academy School Board will hold its next regular board meeting on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the STRIDE Academy Middle School.

School board meetings are open to the public, and members of our school community are welcome to attend.

We appreciate your continued support and engagement with STRIDE Academy!

School should fit your child—not the other way around.
STRIDE Virtual Academy gives Minnesota families a flexible, tuition-free K-8 online education with certified teachers, live instruction, personalized support, and specialized reading interventions for students who need them.

Whether your family is looking for flexibility, a fresh start, or a different path to success, we're here to help your child thrive.

Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year.

Learn more and register today:
https://www.strideacademy.org/stride-virtual-academy/register

Questions? Call us at 320-230-5340.