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.
Electives
| Art | Movies & ME |
| Band | National Parks |
| Computers - Tech | PE |
| Creative ELA | Spanish |
| Creative Math | Tech Apps & Coding |
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.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
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
"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
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
NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA 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.