Will Carleton Academy Charter School

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Will Carleton Academy is a K-12 tuition-free public charter school, founded in 1997 in Hillsdale, MI

Will Carleton Academy is a K-12 tuition-free public charter school in Hillsdale, Michigan founded in 1998. The school population is 345 students and is growing at a rate of 8% to 10% a year. Will Carleton Academy is situated on 36-acres approximately 2 miles southwest of downtown Hillsdale.

11/04/2026

Congratulations, Drue! Your Cougar family is so proud of you 💚💛

11/02/2026

Mark your calendars and update your weekly meal planning - the Hillsdale Dairy Queen is hosting a fundraiser!

This Sunday, November 8, a portion of all sales at the Hillsdale DQ will benefit our 8th grade trip to Washington, DC! You won't want to miss it!

11/02/2026

Upcoming Cougar Sporting events:

Monday 11/2
Varsity Volleyball vs Waldron 7:00pm (@ Camden-Frontier) - Tickets available via GoFan

Wednesday 11/4
District Semi Final (if the team wins on Monday)

Thursday 11/5
District Semi Final (if the team plays and wins on Wednesday)

Friday 11/6
Middle School Basketball scrimmage home vs Hillsdale Homeschool 4:00pm

10/30/2026

We are so grateful for Mrs. Vogt! 💚💛

Throughout October, we have been highlighting the incredible school leaders across the Choice Schools network through the words of their superintendents.

Rounding out our celebrations, please join us in celebrating Colleen Vogt, Director of Will Carleton Academy Charter School!

"Colleen Vogt, thank you for your leadership, vision, and dedication. As the founding leader of Will Carleton Academy, your unwavering commitment has ensured that the Hillsdale community has access to a truly unique and enriching educational model.
Beyond your incredible work at WCA, we are so grateful for your generosity toward other leaders. Thank you for bringing your rich experience and expertise to mentor those who are new to the role, and for always being just a quick phone call away whenever a colleague calls. Your guidance and collaborative spirit mean the world to the WCA and beyond."
-Ali DuBois, Superintendent

Thank you for following along this School Leader Appreciation Month! 💙

10/29/2026

Attention Cougars!
Monday, November 2 will be a FREE Green💚 and Gold💛 Day in support of our Varsity Volleyball team heading to Districts next week! Come to school in your best green and gold casual clothes, then head to Camden Frontier at 7pm to cheer on the team in their first district match!

Please be sure to follow all casual day guidelines as outlined in the Student Handbook. This includes no spandex/leggings, no jeans with holes or the appearance of holes, no short-shorts, no tank tops, no belly shirts, no flip-flops, and no crocs. Please refrain from using face paint or hair dye for this spirit wear day 💚💛

10/29/2026

The 8th grade class will be selling raffle tickets for themed baskets today during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Check out the table located right outside the front door for more details! All proceeds will benefit their trip to Washington, DC in the spring.

10/29/2026

Please be reminded that school will be released early at 11:40 on Thursday, October 29 for Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be no school on Friday.

Childcare will be available and provided by the French Club for a donation in support of their trip to Paris in 2027.

10/27/2026

Upcoming Cougar Sporting events:

Tuesday 10/27
JV Volleyball home vs Burr Oak 5:30pm
Varsity Volleyball home vs Burr Oak 7:00pm

Wednesday 10/2
JV Volleyball @ Jackson Christian 5:30pm

Thursday 10/29
Varsity Volleyball @ CAC Tournament (hosted by JPEC) 4:30pm

Friday 10/30
High School Cross Country @ Regionals (Ella Sharp) 3:30pm

10/26/2026

Join us on campus for the Ignatius Book Fair! The Book Fair will be open October 26, 27, and 28 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and Oct 29 during Parent Teacher Conferences from 12:30pm to 8:00pm.

10/26/2026

The French Club is hosting a CREPE SALE during lunch on Wednesday!

Students and staff may purchase a crepe with their choice of toppings for $5 each. All proceeds support the French Club's trip to Paris in June 2027.

Crepes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This sale is only available for 7th-12th grade students and staff members.

Address

2001 W Hallett Road
Hillsdale, MI
49242

Website

http://www.willcarletonacademy.com/

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