6-24-2025 1:15pm

Local Students Among Great River Connections Academy’s Class of 2025

Beth Callahan Editor

Story courtesy of Great River Connections Academy

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Great River Connections Academy recently presented the member's of the Class of 2025 their high school diplomas. The statewide K-12 public online charter school’s 2025 graduating class had the following Warren County students among them:

Owen Bevan, Lebanon
Adriana Martinez, Lebanon
Terence Coletta, Morrow

These students along with more than 190 other student were recently honored during the school’s annual commencement ceremony at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus.

“It was wonderful to have this opportunity to celebrate our graduates and this academic milestone with an in-person commencement ceremony together with families and friends,” said Great River Connections Academy School Leader Jason Swinehart. “We are proud to recognize and celebrate the determination these students demonstrated to find a learning environment that met their needs and enabled them to succeed academically. We are confident the Class of 2025 is poised to do great things.”

This is Great River Connections Academy’s seventh graduating class since the online school first opened in 2018. Among the graduates, 50 percent plan to continue their education and attend a two- or four-year college or university including, Colorado State University, The Ohio State University, United States Naval Academy, Wright State University and Youngstown State University. Others plan to join the military, pursue vocational training, or enter the workforce to start their careers.

Great River Connections Academy serves more than 1,600 students from across Ohio providing an individualized approach to education with state-certified teachers who specialize in virtual education, fostering meaningful connections and a supportive learning environment. With Great River Connections Academy, students have access to core classes and engaging electives that go beyond academics and help develop the skills necessary for life after school.

The 2025-26 academic year will mark another year of its expanded College and Career Readiness program for middle and high school students. Building on its success, this refined offering integrates traditional academic subjects with industry-leading, career-focused options like IT, business, health sciences and marketing. This offering equips students with durable skills like leadership, critical thinking and teamwork. Students can participate in career exploration and industry networking opportunities to build confidence, make connections and find direction to prepare for their future.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year is currently open for students in grades K-12. Great River Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education. For more information about Great River Connections Academy or to begin the enrollment process, please visit www.GreatRiverConnectionsAcademy.com or call 1-833-591-0251.