Ohio Connections Academy Hosts Statewide Picnic Day in Montgomery Co.

(Kettering, Ohio) – Students, faculty, parents and guests from Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a statewide, tuition-free, online public school, recently gathered at 14 different parks and nature reserves across the state for the school’s annual statewide picnic.

One of the picnics was held at Indian Riffle Park in Montgomery County where students, parents and teachers took part in games and other activities to interact and learn more about each other. Parents were also given information and suggestions on how to connect with other families and plan local gatherings outside of school.

In addition to the statewide picnic, OCA also hosts regional field trips called “Family Engagement Activities” at museums, science centers and sports venues across the state to offer students the opportunity to experience different regions of the state and to socialize with classmates.

“Our students and families appreciate these field trips because it gives them a chance to personally interact with their teachers, peers and other parents,” said Ohio Connections Academy Superintendent Marie Hanna. “In addition to the socialization, it also gives our families the opportunity to ask questions or to share best practices with each other that foster success in the virtual classroom.”

Ohio Connections Academy is a free, fully online virtual public school that students in grades K-12 attend from home. Virtual school is a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Those who attend Ohio Connections Academy come from different backgrounds and choose full-time online school for various reasons. Some students prefer to take ownership of their education and benefit from the flexibility that virtual school offers, while others are looking for a consistent, safe learning environment.

Families who are interested in learning if a full-time online school is the right fit for their child are encouraged to attend an online information session. During the session parents will have the opportunity to speak to staff members, learn how the online classroom works and how teachers engage and support the students. A complete schedule of events as well as more information about Ohio Connections Academy is available at www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com or by calling 1-(800) 382-6010.

OCA Statewide Picnic Locations

Ashtabula County - Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark

Cuyahoga County - Creekside Reserved Shelter - Big Creek Reservation

Lake County - Chagrin River Park

Lorain County - Black River Reservation Day’s Dam

Summit County - Wingfoot State Park

Lucas County - Pearson Metropark - Toledo Metro Parks

Delaware County - Delaware State Park

Franklin County - Blacklick Woods & Homestead Metro Park

Guernsey County - Salt Fork State Park

Athens County - Strouds Run State Park

Clermont County - East Fork State Park

Hamilton County - Winton Woods

Montgomery County - Indian Riffle Park