Specials & Extracurricular 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.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Specials
Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like music, PE, Spanish, technology, and visual arts.
Electives
Our 6th-8th grade scholars will be able to choose elective classes. We offer art, band, creative ELA, creative math, engineering, leadership, PE, personal finance, Spanish, and technology apps and coding. Not all electives are available for all grades.
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Vanguard Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: college visits, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
What Vanguard Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"I love Vanguard's emphasis on teaching our kids about morals and shaping them into good people."
- Vanguard Charter Academy Parent
Events
Vanguard Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
- Turkey Trot
- Volunteer Days
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Art Prize
Camp Roger
Civic Theatre
Mackinac Island
Post Family Farms
YMCA
3rd - 5th Grade
Art Prize
Camp Roger
Civic Theatre
Mackinac Island
Post Family Farms
YMCA
6th - 8th Grade
Art Prize
Camp Roger
Civic Theatre
Mackinac Island
Post Family Farms
YMCA