Ohio Connections Academy students, parents and teachers gathered at East Fork State Park in Clermont County for the online public charter schools annual statewide picnic. Picnics were held in 14 parks and nature reserves across the state to offer students the opportunity to socialize with their peers and teachers.

More than 900 students, parents and guests from Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a public K-12 online charter 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 East Fork State Park in Clermont County where students 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.

Ohio Connections Academy students, parents and teachers gathered at East Fork State Park in Clermont County for the online public charter schools annual statewide picnic. Picnics were held in 14 parks and nature reserves across the state to offer students the opportunity to socialize with their peers and teachers.

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

Ohio Connections Academy is a fully accredited and highly accountable virtual K- 12 school with more than 3,500 students across Ohio. At OCA, Ohio-certified teachers provide a rigorous, individualized curriculum designed by national education experts and customized to meet the specific standards set by the Ohio Department of Education.

Enrollment for the Ohio Connections Academy 2017-2018 school year remains open. Interested parents and students can learn more about the school by visiting its website at www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com or by attending one of the online information sessions that are currently scheduled.