Former Ohio State QB Braxton Miller Opens Sports Academy in Springfield

Teachers and students gathered in front of the school building

By CALEB SPINNER Miller announced the opening of the Springfield Sports Academy Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with some of the school’s future students. It’s no secret Ohio State Buckeyes love giving back to the community when their playing days are done. And former Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller is no different. On Thursday, Miller unveiled the Springfield Sports Academy, […]

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New sports-centric school opens in Springfield with 60 students

By Brooke Spurlock A new sports-centric charter school in Springfield opened its doors and welcomed 60 students to its building for the first time. The Springfield Sports Academy opened Wednesday for students in grades K-5 and early kindergarten, with plans to add grades each year, at 501 S. Wittenberg Ave., formerly J. Warren Keifer Junior […]

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Meet Ms. Hunter

Travonna Hunter is the proud Principal of the Springfield Sports Academy. She has been in leadership positions from District Assessment & Student Services Coordinator, Reading Specialist, Assistant Principal, Principal and Regional Consultant. She has experience in K-12th grade with a range of subjects including Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, and PE. She has taught and […]

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Ohio State star Braxton Miller getting behind new elementary school set to open in Springfield

Tent set up outside the new Springfield Sports Acadmey building with the words Charging Football and Nike symbol in bright green.

By: Marcus Hartman Braxton Miller is lending his brand and support to a new sports-centric charter school set to open in Springfield this fall. The Springfield Sports Academy will serve grades K-5 as well early kindergarten with plans to add grades each year. The school will be located at 501 S. Wittenberg Ave. in the […]

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Benefits of Sports in Schools

Did you know that less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day? That means most children aren’t getting the exercise they need to prevent serious health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. And they’re missing out on the academic benefits […]

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The ACCEL Schools Difference

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that prepares them to succeed in […]

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