More than 1,400 students, faculty, parents and guests from Ohio Connections Academy, 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 more than 30 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. OCA delivers a high-quality, personalized education for students that combines certified teachers , a proven curriculum, as well as technology tools, and community experiences—online and in person—to create a supportive environment for children who want an individualized approach to education.

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 events that are currently scheduled.

About Ohio Connections Academy

Ohio Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K-12 public eSchool that provides a fully accredited, high-quality and highly accountable online education for approximately 5,000 students statewide. Ohio Connections Academy combines Ohio-certified teachers, a rigorous, individualized curriculum designed by national education experts, and personalized instruction for students in a safe, supportive online learning environment. For more information, call 1-800–382–6010 or visit www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com.

OCA Statewide Picnic Location:

Clermont County
East Fork State Park, Bethel