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Upcoming Events
PTSO Fundraiser Kickoff
From August the 24th until TuesdayFencing Club Meeting
September the 14thHigh School Open House
September the 14thSenior Parent Meeting
September the 14th7th Grade Parent Meeting
September the 16th8th Grade Wildwood Meeting
September the 16thMiddle School Open House
September the 16thPicture Day
September the 17th
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School News
High School Science Job Opening
Posted Thursday the 12thMcKeel Academy is currently looking for a high school science teacher. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Jeff Haag, jeffhaag@mckeelacademy.com.
McKeel Teacher Recognized as PBS Teacher Innovator
Posted Wednesday the 1stNancye Blair, Technology & Gifted Teacher for McKeel Elementary Academy in downtown Lakeland, was selected as a Teacher’s Choice Winner during the 2010 PBS Teachers Innovation Awards. Blair’s entry which featured student created media in the Student Film Festival last year was selected from over 700 entries from across the country. The PBS Teacher Advisory Panel represents PBS Education...
Read More →After School Tutoring
Posted Monday the 30thAfter school tutoring is available, starting August 31st, every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 until 4:00PM. Tutoring will take place within the media center with assistance provided in most subject areas. There is no charge for this service, but students are required to arrive by 2:30, stay the entire session, and must be picked up promptly at 4:00. Please contact Mrs. Fields, Academic Coach,...
Read More →Paw Prints for Sale
Posted Sunday the 29thThe McKeel Academy volleyball team is selling paw prints to help raise funds for the new season. $25 will get you a new paw print painted on the sidewalk while $15 will renew your last year's paw print. Contact Coach Krause for more information at 499-2818 ext 263 or by email at nicolekrause@mckeelacademy.com.
Blood Drive at McKeel, September 15th from 8am – 3pm
Posted Tuesday the 24thThere is no substitute for blood. It has to come from one person in order to give to another. A critical number of voluntary donations are required every day to meet the needs of patients in local hospitals. Please sign up to be a donor and save a life. Schedule your appointment time with Ms. Eisenhardt (16 year olds MUST have a signed parental consent form on the day of donation).
Wildcat Nation News Blog Survey
Posted Tuesday the 24thAttention Students and Parents, please participate in this Wildcat Nation News Blog survey. This will allow us to use your ideas to create a convenient source for McKeel Academy News. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FCK723P
Teacher Spotlight
Tracey Wallace
Technology TeamThis is my third year as a lead teacher in the high school graphic arts, video, and animation career academy at McKeel. I have a Masters degree from the University of Florida in Art Education and am currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Technology. GO GATORS!
Interactive Design is project-based curriculum that implements the Adobe Creative Suite software for a variety of animation methods, many types of image creation and manipulation such as motion and vector graphics, and all phases of video production including recording, non-linear and sound editing, special effects, and authoring. Students are exposed to graphic artists, animators, and filmmakers through screenings of documentaries, experimental films, and a wide array of animation media including Flash, stop-motion, claymation, pixilation, traditional cel, cut-paper, and 3D.
Students in the Interactive Design career academy work toward industry certification in Adobe Photoshop and are eligible to earn college credit through dual enrollment and articulated credit. For more information go to http://polkacademies.com/
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Upcoming Events
PTSO Fundraiser Kickoff
From August the 24th until TuesdayThe McKeel Academy PTSO will be selling entertainment books to kickoff fundraising for the new school year. The fundraiser will take place between August 24th and September the 7th. read more →
Fencing Club Meeting
September the 14thThere will be an informational fencing club meeting held on Tuesday, September 14th from 2:30-3:30PM within room 01-103. read more →
High School Open House
September the 14thOpen house for High School will be held on September 14th from 6:00-7:30PM. The McKeel Academy PTSO will have items from the Spirit Store available as well as popcorn and soda available for $0.50 each. read more →
Senior Parent Meeting
September the 14thThere will be a senior parent meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. The meeting will take place within the auditorium and starts at 5:30PM. read more →
7th Grade Parent Meeting
September the 16thOn Thursday, September 16th, a meeting will be held within the auditorium for parents of 7th grade students. The meeting starts at 6:30PM and lasts approximately to 7:30PM. read more →
8th Grade Wildwood Meeting
September the 16thA meeting will be held regarding the upcoming Camp Wildwood trip for parents of 8th grade students. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 16th from 7:30 until 8:00PM. read more →
Middle School Open House
September the 16thOpen house for Middle School will be held on September 16th from 6:30-7:30PM. The McKeel Academy PTSO will have items from the Spirit Store available as well as popcorn and soda available for $0.50 each. read more →
Picture Day
September the 17thPictures will be taken on Friday, September 17th within the auditorium. read more →