St. Paul students recognized for academic achievement

ST. PAUL, MN – Five students from St. Paul were among the 30 Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) students recently inducted into the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society and National Elementary Honor Society, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and service to the community.

During a ceremony held at the statewide virtual school’s offices in St. Paul, sophomores Henry Maxfield, Nymphaea Ginsberg, and Shy Baecker were inducted in the National Honor Society for students in grades 10 through 12. Joseph Carlson, a sixth grader, was inducted in the National Junior Honor Society for students in grades 7 – 9. Elijah Hill, a fourth grader, was inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society.

The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization that recognizes students for achievement in four areas: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. To qualify students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, attended MNCA for at least one full semester, committed to attending meetings throughout the school year, and committed to completing 50 volunteer hours throughout the school year. Including the students who were recently inducted, MNCA currently has a total of 45 National Honor Society members.

“At Minnesota Connections Academy we have the opportunity to work with students and families from many different backgrounds who come to us seeking an academic setting where they can thrive,” said Brad Swanson, Minnesota Connections Academy Executive Director. “I congratulate these students for their persistence and for maintaining such a strong commitment to succeeding in the classroom and making a difference in the communities in which they live.”

At Minnesota Connections Academy students receive an online education that is tailored to their individual needs. The combination of state-certified teachers, a proven curriculum focused on both academics and social-emotional learning, and a nurturing, safe academic environment prepares students to thrive in a changing world.

MNCA hosts free, online information sessions and webinars for families interested in learning about the online public school’s curriculum and how teachers engage and support the students. A complete schedule of events and more information about the school is available at www.MinnesotaConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382-6010.

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