A full-time Launch schedule allows Raymore-Peculiar middle school student Alaina Gatz time to train and participate in rodeos nationwide.Alaina Gatz has a different morning routine than most eighth graders. “After I wake up, I go out and check on the …
Course Highlights: Physical Education
Summer is here, and perhaps we’ve never needed sunshine, warm weather and the ability to get outside more than we do right now! For a lot of us, more time spent outside means more physical activity—whether it’s walking the dog, …
Partnering for Performance
The Springfield Little Theatre Academy partners with Launch to offer pre-professional track performing arts students academic courses. As the Education Director at Springfield Little Theatre (SLT), Lorianne Dunn had a dream. “I wanted a flexible academic option that would support …
Course Highlights: Health
Health is a hot topic these days. Whether we’re talking about mental health and self-care, the latest fitness trend, or living in the middle of a global pandemic — it’s important stuff! That’s probably why you’re required to take a …
Puck, Pass, Class!
Thanks to a full-time courseload with Launch, Northwest High School student Alac Gamble is spending his senior year playing hockey in the Windy City.Access Launch: How long have you been a Launch student? Alac Gamble: Last semester was my first …
Meet a Staffer: Shelby Blankenship
What’s it like to work for Launch? We joined Launch Registrar Shelby Blankenship for a day of shipping Chromebooks, delivering Garmins and requesting records.7:40 a.m.: Shortly after arriving at the Launch office, Shelby logs in to her computer and opens …
Welcome to the Club
Springfield Public Schools student, Alissa Schilling, was recently named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year for Springfield and the state of Missouri. Learn how Launch courses have helped her make an impact on her community.Alissa Schilling was in …
Meet a Staffer: Kim Spence
Kim Spence’s passion for kids and connecting with teachers statewide makes her the perfect fit for the role of Launch’s new Assistant Principal. Meet her here.Tell us about your background in education. I spent the first year of my career …
Growing Opportunities in Gainesville
While the Gainesville School District has less than 1,000 students K-12, it works with Launch to provide its high school students an expanded selection of course offerings.When Gainesville High students returned to school in August 2019, they had a brand …
