Scintilla Charter Academy

Our youngest Spartans had a blast this week at Little Spartan Football Camp! 🏈

From learning new skills to building confidence and teamwork, these future Spartans brought energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of smiles to the field. We love seeing our scholars stay active, make new friends, and grow through summer experiences.

Don’t forget—Spartan Camps are happening all summer long!

Go Spartans!❤️🖤

Our SCA artists spent the week at Clay Camp creating, exploring, and bringing their imaginations to life through clay. From shaping and sculpting to adding unique details, these young creators showcased incredible creativity, patience, and craftsmanship. We loved seeing their ideas come to life! 🎨

Way to go, Reese! ❤️🖤

Please help us welcome Mrs. Tara Chicola to the SCA family!

Mrs. Chicola will be joining our sixth-grade team for the 2026-2027 school year and brings more than thirteen years of experience in education and a passion for helping scholars grow both academically and personally. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of roles, including teaching 5th and 6th Grade, working as a K–6 Reading & Math Specialist, and teaching English as a Second Language. She is passionate about maintaining high expectations for all scholars while creating meaningful, real-world learning experiences in the classroom.

Mrs. Chicola earned degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish, along with a minor in Coaching, from Concordia College. She also holds a certification in Middle Grades Mathematics and earned her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University.

In addition to her work in education, Mrs. Chicola has a strong background in athletics. She played collegiate volleyball and has coached at various levels, combining her love for sports, teamwork, and leadership. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her active family, including her husband and four children.

We are excited for the impact Mrs. Chicola will have on our scholars and are thrilled to welcome her to the SCA community!

Please join us in welcoming Taylor Wilkes to the Scintilla Charter Academy team as she joins our counseling department to help expand supports for scholars!

Mrs. Wilkes will transition from her previous role as a school counselor to a new position supporting student services and scholar wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership with double minors in Psychology and Public Administration, as well as a Master of Education in Counselor Education and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Counseling, all from Valdosta State University.

In this role, Mrs. Wilkes will work alongside our counseling team to support scholars through MTSS/RTI processes, behavioral and social-emotional supports, proactive interventions, and collaboration with staff and families. Her background in counseling provides valuable experience in relationship-building, student advocacy, and supporting the whole child.

Mrs. Wilkes is also a self-published author of the children’s book, reflecting her passion for encouraging confidence, kindness, and connection among young learners.

We are excited to have Mrs. Wilkes joining the SCA family and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our scholars and school community.

Welcome to Scintilla, Mrs. Wilkes!

Our Rising Kindergarten Signing Day was such a special celebration! ✏️🎉

We loved welcoming our newest scholars and their families as they officially began their journey at SCA. From big smiles to proud signatures, the excitement for kindergarten was everywhere!

We are so excited to watch them learn, grow, and shine at SCA! ❤️🖤

Mrs. Eidson’s 7th graders set a big literacy goal — and they met it! 🎉

From April 20 to May 15, scholars worked together to read a combined 10,000 pages! As each scholar reached their reading goal, they signed a puzzle piece with their name, showing how every reader played an important part in the bigger picture.

This was such a meaningful connection to the importance of literacy, perseverance, and celebrating the hard work it takes to set a goal and achieve it. Way to go, scholars!📖

☀️ Reserve your spot now for Summer Ignite Camp at SCA! 🔥

Get ready for a summer full of creativity, hands-on learning, friendships, games, adventures, and unforgettable experiences! From exciting themed activities to engaging projects and summer fun, Ignite Camp is the perfect place for scholars to learn, explore, and have a blast all summer long.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait — secure your scholar’s place today!

Huge shoutout to our amazing Yearbook Staff and photo crew for the incredible job you’ve done throughout the year! 📸✨

From capturing everyday moments to preserving some of the biggest memories of the year, your hard work, creativity, and dedication helped tell the story of SCA in such a special way. Thank you for the countless hours spent behind the camera, designing pages, covering events, and making sure our scholars and staff will always have these memories to look back on.

You all did an incredible job, and we are so proud of the work you created this year!❤️🖤