CLA Staff Spotlight - Ms. McCoy
This month, we are thrilled to spotlight Ms. McCoy, a passionate Language Arts teacher at CLA whose love for literacy and literature shines through every lesson. Growing up in Southern Oregon, Ms. McCoy discovered her interest in education after a high school job shadow in a classroom sparked her curiosity. Her journey has taken her as far as Nebraska, where her experiences reinforced her decision to pursue teaching. Over the years, she has developed a special interest in working with high school students, enjoying the unique blend of academia, philosophy, and history that she can explore with them.
This month, we are thrilled to spotlight Ms. McCoy, a passionate Language Arts teacher at CLA whose love for literacy and literature shines through every lesson. Growing up in Southern Oregon, Ms. McCoy discovered her interest in education after a high school job shadow in a classroom sparked her curiosity. Her journey has taken her as far as Nebraska, where her experiences reinforced her decision to pursue teaching. Over the years, she has developed a special interest in working with high school students, enjoying the unique blend of academia, philosophy, and history that she can explore with them.
The Crater Lake Academy Family Advisory Committee meeting originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled for January 20th, 2026 at 5pm at our Explorer campus. We apologize for the inconvenience.
HS Navigators - SOU's Best of the Best
Calling all artists! If you are interested in creating an art piece to be displayed at a local art museum, this opportunity if for you. You will also have the chance to participate in an art seminar at SOU. If you love art of any kind, the Best of the Best Art Show is for you. See Mr. Ortega for more details and to register.
Calling all artists! If you are interested in creating an art piece to be displayed at a local art museum, this opportunity if for you. You will also have the chance to participate in an art seminar at SOU. If you love art of any kind, the Best of the Best Art Show is for you. See Mr. Ortega for more details and to register.
Navigator Scholar Spotlight - Ethyn W.
Ethyn is currently pursuing multiple significant goals that reflect both academic excellence and personal growth. At the top of the list of goals is the completion of an associate’s degree program at Rogue Community College! After years of consistent effort, Ethyn has completed 70 out of the 90 credits required, demonstrating both persistence and a commitment to higher education.
K-8 Explorer Winter Spirit Week - December 15th to 18th
A heartfelt thank you to Retired Captain Dennis Jordan and Fire District #3 for presenting our November Career Chat. Our scholars thoroughly enjoyed learning about the wide range of careers within the fire service and the many pathways available to pursue them. The hands-on fire truck tour was a highlight, sparking curiosity and excitement, and our scholars asked many thoughtful questions thanks to the engaging and welcoming visit. We are grateful for your time, your expertise, and your commitment to inspiring our future leaders. Thank you for making this month’s Career Chat such a memorable experience!
Please join us for the CLA Winter Program, TONIGHT at 6pm! Friends and family unable to attend can enjoy our livestream.
https://youtube.com/live/G7yxnjtQTQo
Crater Lake Academy seniors were able to engage in a tour of Eagle Point City Hall, meet Mayor Kathy Sell, and learn about local government. Thank you for a great opportunity!
We are thrilled to recognize Mrs. Kelley, our Explorer Campus Physical Education & Health Teacher. Mrs. Kelley joined our CLA this year with valuable experience teaching at the middle school level, and has quickly become an incredible asset to our team. She is crafty, creative, and deeply passionate about the scholars she serves. This year, she has poured tremendous energy not only into her PE courses but also into bringing seasonal celebrations to life through thoughtful decorations and experiences for our scholars. We are grateful for her dedication, her heart, and the vibrant spirit she brings to our campus. Thank you for being part of the CLA Team Mrs. Kelley!
Mr. Harrington and High School scholars scaled the cliffs at Rogue Rock Gym. This enrichment activity is always a favorite!
Save The Date - CLA Winter Program will be on December 11th at 7:30pm.
CLA High School scholars, please join us for a career chat from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife on December 4th at 9:10am.
Save The Date - CLA Winter Program will be on December 11th at 7:30pm.
Scholar Spotlight: Riley J.
CLA High School scholars, come join the fun at the Rogue Rock Gym on Friday, December 5th.
CLA High School scholars, come join us for an Eagle Point City Hall tour on Tuesday, December 2nd.
We are thrilled to announce that CLA's own Gavin Pogue has officially committed to wrestle for Southern Oregon University!
This is a huge accomplishment, as Gavin will be competing for a program ranked 6th nationally in the NAIA. Congratulations on reaching this milestone, Gavin! Your commitment, dedication, and leadership inspire us all.
Scholar Spotlight - Elijah A.
As we highlight respect in October within our CLA K-6 Pathfinder Program, we want to celebrate Elijah. Elijah shows respect to everyone around him, listens carefully, works hard, and always wants to help clean up. On top of all that, Elijah is silly and loves to laugh. We are so lucky to have him as a Pathfinder!
As we highlight respect in October within our CLA K-6 Pathfinder Program, we want to celebrate Elijah. Elijah shows respect to everyone around him, listens carefully, works hard, and always wants to help clean up. On top of all that, Elijah is silly and loves to laugh. We are so lucky to have him as a Pathfinder!
Staff Spotlight - Mr. Rennels
This month’s Teacher Spotlight features Math and P.E. teacher, Mr. Rennels, who took a unique path into education. After spending 16 years with Adroit Construction, he decided he wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. He went back to school, earned his degree in Elementary Education, and now teaches high school math! Mr. Rennels loves being around students and finds it deeply rewarding to see them grow and achieve their goals.
This month’s Teacher Spotlight features Math and P.E. teacher, Mr. Rennels, who took a unique path into education. After spending 16 years with Adroit Construction, he decided he wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. He went back to school, earned his degree in Elementary Education, and now teaches high school math! Mr. Rennels loves being around students and finds it deeply rewarding to see them grow and achieve their goals.
Scholar Spotlight - Katie F.
Katie is defining her “+” through her involvement as a dedicated Pathways Academy scholar, a valued member of the EPHS Equestrian Team, and a successful small business owner—just to name a few.
As a scholar, Katie has a passion for her Career Experience class. This class provides a hands-on opportunity that allows students to explore potential career paths before committing to one. Katie says, “Not only do I have the coolest job shadow experience with the Medford Police Department, but I am loving every aspect of the project so far and it has been so fun to connect with peers and see how their experience is going. This is probably the most fun I have ever had in a class and I am so glad that Crater Lake Academy has this class for seniors.”
Katie is defining her “+” through her involvement as a dedicated Pathways Academy scholar, a valued member of the EPHS Equestrian Team, and a successful small business owner—just to name a few.
As a scholar, Katie has a passion for her Career Experience class. This class provides a hands-on opportunity that allows students to explore potential career paths before committing to one. Katie says, “Not only do I have the coolest job shadow experience with the Medford Police Department, but I am loving every aspect of the project so far and it has been so fun to connect with peers and see how their experience is going. This is probably the most fun I have ever had in a class and I am so glad that Crater Lake Academy has this class for seniors.”
