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Congratulations to our scholars in the class of 2026! Today we celebrated the milestones of our Middle & High School Seniors as they both prepare to transition into the next stages of their respective lives! We Love you guys and proudly welcome you into our Alumni circle!

Take a look inside Summit Academy Charter School's Young Entrepreneur Course! This inspiring video highlights students as they develop entrepreneurial mindsets, build real-world business skills, and turn innovative ideas into opportunities for success.

Ketanji Brown Jackson (1970–) is a trailblazing Supreme Court Justice. From Harvard Law to public defense and the U.S. Sentencing Commission, she’s shaped justice reform. In 2022, she became the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. #WomensHistory

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954): trailblazing painter. After a bus accident, she began painting and developed a unique, personal style. From her first self-portrait to global exhibitions, Kahlo’s legacy inspires creativity and resilience. #WomensHistory

Marian Wright Edelman (1939–): Civil rights lawyer and children’s advocate. First Black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree. Her legacy champions justice and opportunity for all. #WomensHistory

Coretta Scott King (1927–2006): civil rights leader, author, and activist. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to founding The King Center, her legacy of nonviolence and justice continues to inspire. #WomensHistoryMonth

Rita Moreno (1931-) From her Broadway debut at 13 to winning an Oscar for “West Side Story,” Rita became the first Latina EGOT winner. Her legacy inspires generations to break barriers and reach new heights. #womenshistory

Jeannette Rankin (1880–1973): First woman in Congress, suffrage leader, and lifelong advocate for peace. Led Montana’s fight for women’s voting rights and cast the only vote against WWII. Her courage continues to inspire! #WomensHistoryMonth

Shirley Chisholm (1924–2005): trailblazing politician, educator, and author. First Black woman elected to Congress (1968) and first woman & African American to run for a major party’s presidential nomination (1972). Her legacy inspires change. #WomensHistory

Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909–1974): First female full professor at Columbia, creator of the Apgar Score for newborn health, and advocate for preventing birth defects. Her work transformed medicine and saved countless lives. #WomensHistory

Dr. Marie Maynard Daly (1921–2003) was the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. Her research linked cholesterol to heart disease and advanced DNA science. She also championed diversity in STEM. #WomenInSTEM

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821–1910) was the first woman to earn an M.D. in the U.S. She founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, opened a medical college for women, and broke barriers in medicine on both sides of the Atlantic. #WomenInSTEM

Sojourner Truth (c. 1797–1883): abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and orator. She escaped slavery, won a court case for her son, delivered the “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech, recruited Black troops in the Civil War, and was honored with a bust in the U.S. Capitol. #WomensRights

Helen Keller (1880–1968), author and disability rights advocate, learned to communicate with the help of teacher Anne Sullivan (1866–1936). Keller graduated from Radcliffe, published books, and co-founded the ACLU. Their partnership changed history. #WomenInHistory

Junko Tabei (1939–2016) was a pioneering mountaineer: first woman to summit Everest (1975) and complete the Seven Summits (1992). She led all-female expeditions, championed environmental protection, and inspired generations to reach new heights. #Trailblazer

Wilma Rudolph (1940–1994): Olympian, civil rights activist, & “the fastest woman in the world.” At 16, she won Olympic bronze. In 1960, she became the first American woman to win 3 track & field golds at one Olympics. She broke records and championed civil rights. #WomenInSports

Ruth Handler (1916–2002): Co-founded Mattel in 1945, created Barbie in 1959, and became Mattel’s president in 1967. After surviving breast cancer, she launched “Nearly Me” prosthetics. Handler’s legacy shaped play, business, and women’s leadership. #WomenInLeadership

The Maker Faie was a success! Congratulations to all of the Maker's who got to show off their skills. A special shoutout to PAVE Academy for partnering with us for this amazing event! Check out PIX 11 reporting! pix11.com/news/local-news/br…

Beulah Louise Henry (1887–1973) was a prolific inventor. She patented a vacuum-sealed ice cream freezer, snap-on handbags, toys, sewing machines, and more. Founder of two companies, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2006. #WomenInSTEM

Zora Neale Hurston(1891–1960) : writer, anthropologist, folklorist, and filmmaker. Author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Hurston’s legacy includes groundbreaking work in literature, anthropology, and the Harlem Renaissance. #WomenWriters