Missouri Connections Academy recently presented more than 90 students their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public online school’s 2023 graduating class. The students were recently honored during the school’s commencement ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia.

“It was wonderful to have this opportunity to celebrate our graduates and their academic milestone with an in-person commencement ceremony together with families and friends,” said Missouri Connections Academy school leader Lynsie Hunt. “The faculty and staff at Missouri Connections Academy are proud of the determination these students have demonstrated to find a learning environment that enabled them to succeed academically.”

Trinity Wooten, Fairfax, was among Missouri Connections Academy’s Class of 2023.

During the commencement ceremony, the Class of 2023 heard from fellow graduate Camdyn Penrod, of Frankford, who shared a little about her experience attending Missouri Connections Academy and how it provided her the flexibility to work towards her goal to be a health care provider. Her message to her cohorts was to maintain the determination that brought them to Missouri Connections Academy and never lose focus on their goals.

Missouri Connections Academy is an established online school that provides students with the continuous support of highly skilled teachers and curriculum that focuses on both academics and social-emotional learning, while helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a changing world.