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At Will Carleton Academy the wonder and joy of learning are contagious.

October 29, 2019
  When you step into Will Carleton Academy, Colleen Vogt will probably be one of the first people you meet. Within minutes of talking to her, you will find that Colleen is passionate and committed to WCA and its community.…

We Are in the Top 78 Michigan Public Schools for SAT Scores

September 23, 2019
The Michigan Department of Education announced its top-performing schools based on SAT scores in 2019. Will Carleton Academy ranked 59th on the list of best SAT scores in Michigan. They were the only public high school in Hillsdale County to…

Meet Our Area Superintendent: Kurt Naber

September 20, 2019
Meet our new area superintendent, Kurt Naber. He has come to Will Carleton Academy with an enthusiasm for the classical education model.  Kurt has lived a life of serving children in charter schools. He started his career teaching at a…

Starting the School Year with Our Core Virtues

September 17, 2019
We had our first Core Virtues Assembly today. The students showed lots of Respect and Responsibility as Mrs. Vogt read “My Teacher” by James Ransome to illustrate this month’s virtues. This is a school tradition we have kept for many…

Top SAT Scores in Michigan – MLive Report

September 17, 2019
We were ranked one of the top 78 Michigan public schools with the best results on the SAT. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication all of our students put in every day to succeed in everything…

We Have a NEW Preschool Program!

September 17, 2019
  We are so excited to announce the opening of our NEW affordable tuition-based preschool program for all those who will be 4 by September 1st. Begin their journey with us in our safe, respectful and curious environment where the…

Cougars Take Third Straight Win of the Season!

September 12, 2019
In a tough match this past Tuesday, September 10th, our Will Carleton Cougar volleyball team got their third straight win this season over Waldron! After being at an even tie after the first two sets, the Cougars created a momentum…

Cougar Cross Country

September 11, 2019
At Saturday’s cross country meet in Homer, Varsity Cross Country runner, Gabe Gadwood placed 5th. Our Middle School Cross Country runners had a strong showing with Wyatt Towers placing second and Colton Ford placing 9th. We are proud of our…

Tuition assistance helps Will Carleton Academy senior pursue a nursing degree

May 1, 2019
  Will Carleton Academy senior Annabelle Springborn was one of two area seniors to receive academic tuition assistance from Hillsdale Hospital last week. The hospital received several applications for this year’s scholarships. This scholarship will enable Annabelle to pursue a…

Hip Hip Hooray! It's almost Spring Break!

March 27, 2019
Whatever you have planned for spring break, we hope you have a blast. Whether you are relaxing on a beach in Florida or enjoying a staycation, below is a list of ideas to rejuvenate and refresh over the next week! …