Hazel, a 7th grader at CPA, brings a spark of creativity and curiosity to every ACES session. Since joining last year, she’s been learning through movement, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun. Her dream lesson? Fencing with pool noodles!

From solving math problems to exploring new sports, Hazel reminds us how powerful learning can be when it’s playful, inclusive, and student-led.

Remember the joy of back-to-school shopping? Picking out fun pencils, fresh notebooks, and a new backpack made the upcoming school year feel like it was full of possibilities!

In partnership with the Minnesota United FC and Target, a select group of our ACES students took a field trip to Target where they were greeted by Minnesota United players Michael Boxall and Robin Lod, Loons mascot PK, and a team of enthusiastic Target personal shoppers ready to give them a back-to-school shopping experience that was anything but ordinary.

The 2024–25 school year is officially in the books and what better way to celebrate than with one of our most legendary field trips of the year?

Held at Treasure Island’s Island Xtreme Bowl, the party was full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Students teamed up with Saints players for an evening that had it all: bowling strikes and spares (and an occasional gutter ball), pizza parties, spontaneous dance-offs, high-fives galore, and autographs that our students will treasure for years to come.