School News

Will Carleton Academy is proud to induct two new members into our chapter of the National Honor Society. Juniors Thomas Maier and William Thielen exemplify the four qualities of the NHS: scholarship, character, service, and leadership. It is a beloved…

Congratulations to seventh-grade student Asher Church for winning the Hillsdale Academy Spring 2024 Classic chess tournament on April 6th. Asher competed against Hillsdale Academy students, Hillsdale College students and faculty, and other children of faculty to win first prize with…

We are wrapping up March is Reading Month with our beloved tradition of the All-School Read. Our older students buddy up with younger students to read some of their favorite books together. Check out this event and more on our…

Niche, a leader in connecting schools to students and families with in-depth profiles on every school in America, has ranked Will Carleton Academy as the best elementary school in the county with the 19th best public high school teachers in…

Here at Will Carleton Academy, we are enjoying what has been an incredible summer as we prepare for the next school year. Between summer camps, summer school and open houses, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing our families!  We are excited and…

  Earlier this month our students drew pictures and wrote letters to show Hillsdale Hospital they are in our thoughts! A healthcare worker reached out to thank a parent of our kindergartener who made this beautiful little note. We are…

We are so proud of our students and staff! Index scores that are created by the State of Michigan measure public school performance in six key areas—student growth, student proficiency, school quality/student success, graduation rate, English learner progress, and assessment…

  Carla Stewart plays a vital role in Will Carleton Academy’s daily success. Her title may be Administrative Assistant and Testing Coordinator, but her work plays a huge role in achieving Will Carleton Academy’s goals. You can often find her…

As the sole student on Will Carleton Academy’s cross country team, eleventh grader Gabe Gadwood makes it look easy. He finished 18th in the Division 4 cross country state meet and obtained his PR (personal record) with a 18:40.98 finishing…

  When you step into Will Carleton Academy, Colleen Vogt will probably be one of the first people you meet. Within minutes of talking to her, you will find that Colleen is passionate and committed to WCA and its community.…