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As our school helps to shape the lives of hundreds of children each year, we are often recognized as a leader in both education and community involvement. Below are articles and stories from local and national news sources about our school.

Kensington Reveals New House to Banta Family, Extreme Makeover Style

5/6/2012 — ​In just one week, Kensington Orion volunteers build a beautiful home in Pontiac for a family in need.    It was an emotional day in Pontiac on Saturday as hundreds of Kensington Orion members g

“Pi Day” – the Natural Mathematical Holiday – Calls for a Celebration of Pi-ing and Problem Solving at Walton Charter Acade

4/20/2012 — ​Walton Charter Academy students recently rang in “Pi Day” – the natural mathematical holiday – “pi”-ing their teachers! Fourth grader, Leelan Banta, won the prize for grades K-4 after memorizing 73

Earth Day Efforts

4/20/2012 — ​Students at Walton Charter Academy recently participated in a beautification project by cleaning the school grounds in celebration of Earth Day. The green initiative taught the students the responsi

Walton Charter Academy celebrates National Reading Month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers

3/29/2012 — As part of National Reading Month, Walton Charter Academy recently held its 3rd annual book fair at the local Barnes & Noble. Students enjoyed a Fancy Nancy story time, educational games, meeting Ben

Walton Charter Academy Basketball Team Wins National Heritage Academies State Championship

1/25/2012 — ​Name: Walton Charter Academy Team: Boys' 8th grade basketball team Award: National Heritage Academies State Championship Administrators at Walton Charter Academy, a tuition-free public charter

Christopher Felix wins Walton Charter Academy Geographic Bee and moves one step closer to $25,000 College Scholarship

1/9/2012 — ​Student: Christopher Felix School: Walton Charter Academy Award: Geographic Bee Christopher, a 7th grade student at Walton won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a

Charter School Cap is Lifted

12/16/2011 — ​SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) - Lawmakers in Lansing give the thumbs up to a bill removing the limit on the number of charter schools in Michigan. That means a new wave of schools could open soon. Ho

Walton teaching Compassion Extends into Students' Future

10/26/2011 — Team forgoes pizza to help fight breast cancer   Clarkston Prep Hockey is raising money for cancer research in honor of aunts, mothers, and other relatives and friends.   October 26, 2011 - Whe

Local students 'Brain Boost' for math and reading!

10/4/2011 — ​ Students and parents recently gathered at Walton Charter Academy for an evening of brain boosting activities to explore ways for children to work on their math and reading skills at home.

Walton Charter Academy celebrates designation as a 'School of Excellence

9/23/2011 — ​The Walton Charter Academy school community recently celebrated the school’s designation as a “School of Excellence” by Northern Michigan University with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cutting the ribbo