Frontier Academy Elementary Campus

All School Updates February 25, 2026

02/25/26, 12:39 PM

 

 

 

 

 

All School Updates

February 25, 2026


K-5 News


🎬 K–5 Movie Night! 🍿

Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night on February 28 from 5:00–7:00 PM for K–5 students!

Location: Secondary Lunch Room (6530 W. 16th Street)

📅 Sign up by: February 26
🍕 Food & snacks provided: Pizza, popcorn, candy, and juice

📲  Click the link to register:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEApYp4ga-Q2uHPn3L0KRZdrdqRqKM0lbjEF59EhtdD9-eNw/viewform

Parents are welcome to attend for $7 or drop off their child.


🧈 Butter Braid Sales Launch Monday, March 2nd! 🥐

Love supporting amazing OPT events like Harvest Fest, Field Day, and Staff Appreciation?

Now you can support our school in a delicious way—with options for everyone!

How to Participate:

📌 Paper Orders – Order forms will be sent home with students. Be sure to check backpacks!

📌 Online Orders – Prefer digital? Set up an online store and share with friends and family. A donation option is available for out-of-state supporters, too!

Click here to set up an online store!

📌 Direct Donations – Cutting back on carbs but still want to help? Make a direct donation here: Click here to donate to Elementary OPT Staff Appreciation

📦 Order Pickup-Save the Date:
Butter Braid orders must be picked up on April 2nd between 3–5 PM.

Thank you for supporting our school and making these activities possible!


📚 Battle of the Books Competition 📚

📍 Frontier Academy Elementary Gym
📅 Wednesday, March 4th

Families and Friends of participants are welcome to attend!

Visitors should line up outside at the gate in front of the 4/5 Main Entrance no earlier than the times listed below.

Please bring your I.D.
Please observe the CAMPUS VISITOR RULES listed below.
Visitors will be escorted to the gym. Please be on time.
Visitors arriving after the competition start time must check in at the 4/5 Main Entrance.

🟢 3rd Grade Audience

Audience Entry: 8:00 AM
Competition: 8:10 – 9:00 AM

🔵 4th Grade Audience

Audience Entry: 9:05 AM
Competition: 9:15 – 10:05 AM

🟣 5th Grade Audience

Audience Entry: 10:10 AM
Competition: 10:20 – 11:10 AM

4th & 5th Grade audience entry and competition start times may be delayed if the previous competition runs over the scheduled time. We appreciate your patience and flexibility.

🛡️ Frontier Academy Visitor Campus Rules

FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES WHILE ON OUR CAMPUS.

🚫 Items Prohibited on School Grounds (includes but not limited to):

WEAPONS
(guns, knives, pepper spray)

BAGS
(diaper bags, adult backpacks, large purses)

TOBACCO / ALCOHOL / DRUGS
(vape pens, chewing tobacco, cigarettes)

PETS


📸 Elementary Class Picture Day! 📸

🗓️ March 5
👕👖 Please be sure students are in dress code for class photos.

Click here for more information!


4th & 5th Grade Concert Information-Save the Date

Our 4th and 5th-grade students will perform over two evenings. Your child’s concert date is based on their classroom teacher. Each evening will include two performances: one at 4:30 PM and one at 6:00 PM.

April 21 Performances
Mr. Whitton
Mrs. Olhava
Mrs. Venn
Mrs. Coggswell
Mr. Stutler

April 22 Performances
Mrs. Maxey
Mrs. Matthews
Mrs. Holdren
Mrs. Colbeth
Mrs. Whatley

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students’ hard work! 🎶

Click here for more information!

Click here to reserve your seat for the concert!


🗓️ Save the Date: 2nd Grade Famous Americans Presentations

📅 May 7 at 4:15 PM
📍 Elementary Gym & MAD House (Theater)

Click here for more information!


🎶 Kindergarten Concert — Save the Dates! 🎶

All concerts begin at 4:15 PM

  • May 4 – Ms. Villalobos

  • May 5 – Mrs.Trehus

  • May 6 – Ms. Bateman

  • May 11 – Mrs. Spooner

  • May 12 – Mrs. Sandstrom

More information to come from your child's teacher!


6-12 News

🎓 Frontier Leader Legacy Scholarship 🎓

Now open for Frontier Academy Seniors!

Deadline: April 1st

3 Scholarships will be awarded:

$1,000 Trade & Certification Program Scholarship

$1,000 Associate's Degree Scholarship

$1,000 Bacherlor's Degree Scholarship

👉 Click here to apply
📄 Click here for application instructions


Athletic Director Corner ⚽👟

We will be hosting golf coach interviews before Spring Break. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, then please have them apply ASAP!!

Middle School Girls Soccer/Track & Field Registration:

Registration for MS Girls Soccer and Track and Field is now OPEN! Make sure to upload a current physical and complete registration before tryouts. Registration closes Friday, March 6 for MS Track and Friday, March 20 for MS Girls Soccer. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in tryouts if they have not completed registration. 

Tryout Details:

  • MS Track and Field: March 9-12 | 3:45-5:30 PM (Subject to change)
    Head Coach: Dan Bisceglia | biscegliad@frontieracademy.net
  • MS Girls Soccer: March 23-26 | 3:45-5:45 PM  (Subject to change)
    Head Coach: Amanda Shepperd | shepperda@frontieracademy.net

Register here: Frontier Academy Spring Sport Registration


27th Annual Latina Youth Leadership Conference 

 📅Friday, April 3, 2026
 📍UNC

Students interested in attending must pick up a permission slip from Ms. Leal, have it signed by a parent/guardian, and return it by Friday, March 13, 2026.

Don’t miss this inspiring leadership opportunity! 

Click here for more information on the 27th Annual Latina Youth Leadership Conference


🎨 Attention 8th Grade Parents 🎨

If you still need to submit payment for the skateboard blank for Art class, please be sure to do so as soon as possible. 

Click here to pay!


K-12 News


Click Here for the 2025-2026 School Calendar

Click Here for the lunch menu

Click Here for Visitor/Volunteer Information


Volunteers – Thank You! 💙

Jennifer Hancock – Elementary
Jennifer comes in every week to support our classroom during reading time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her dedication and consistency make a meaningful impact on our students. She is truly amazing, and we are so thankful for all she does!

Stacey Schilling – Elementary
Stacey consistently goes above and beyond to support our elementary campus. Whether she’s helping in the library, front office, or classroom, she serves our community with enthusiasm and integrity. Her infectious smile brightens the day for students, teachers, and parents alike.

Mindy Frost – Secondary
Mindy consistently goes above and beyond, dedicating countless extra hours to organizing and maintaining the concessions stand. Her attention to detail and behind-the-scenes commitment ensure everything runs smoothly. She is always positive, dependable, and willing to help wherever she is needed!

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