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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Vanguard Charter Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below. 

Student Leadership Opportunities

Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Vanguard Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:

  • Community Service (6th-8th)
  • Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
  • Student Council (7th-8th)

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Bowling

Bowling

6th - 8th Grade

Boys

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

"I love that Vanguard feels like a community. There are tons of activities planned for the kids and their families, and I love being able to be involved. I'm very grateful for the committee that puts their time and effort into planning and implementing all of the activities, events, fundraisers."

- Vanguard Charter Academy Parent

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Clubs

Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:

  • Kids on the Run (3rd-5th)

 

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Events

We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:

  • Book Fair
  • Concerts
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Talent Show
  • Turkey Trot
  • Volunteer Days

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Field Trips

Vary each year. Examples include:

  • Apple Orchard
  • Art Prize
  • Camp Roger
  • Civic Theatre
  • GVSU Campus
  • Mackinac Island
  • Post Family Farms
  • YMCA

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NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

Learn More About Stanford's Study