Virtual school hosts statewide picnic for students, parents & staff

More than 900 students, faculty, parents and guests from Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a statewide, tuition-free, online public school, recently gathered at 13 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 more than 100 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.

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.

Interested parents and students can learn more about the school by visiting its website at About Ohio Connections Academy

Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is a tuition-free, online public school for K–12 public students across the state. Ohio Connections Academy offers a uniquely engaging, high-quality education experience through a safe, social learning environment that helps students learn how they learn best. The combination of state-certified quality teachers, a proven, student-centric school curriculum, unique electives, technology tools, and community experiences empowers students to gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a changing world. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com.

OCA Statewide Picnic Locations

Ashtabula County - Geneva State Park, Geneva

Athens County - Strouds Run State Park, Athens

Clermont County - East Fork State Park, Bethel

Cuyahoga County - Brookside Reservation - Cleveland

Delaware County - Highbanks Metropark – Lewis Center

Franklin County - Gantz Park – Grove City, Blacklick Woods - Reynoldsburg

Geauga County - Holbrook Hollows Park

Guernsey County - Salt Fork State Park, Lore City

Hamilton County - Winton Woods, Cincinnati

Lorain County - French Creek Reservation, Sheffield Village

Lucas County - Pearson Park, Toledo

Montgomery County - Indian Riffle Park, Kettering

Summit County - Wingfoot State Park, Mogadore