Celebrating National School Choice Week in Arizona!

We are honored and excited to share that ATO Academy has been selected as one of Arizona’s National School Choice Week (NSCW) All‑Stars! This recognition highlights not just our commitment to creative, student‑centered learning, but also the fact that we get to live and serve in a state where school choice is a real, actionable option for families. (Learn more about NSCW)

National School Choice Week, observed every January, shines a positive spotlight on the range of K–12 education options — from traditional public and charter schools to private, online, and homeschool environments. Its mission is to inform, inspire, and empower families to find the best learning environment for their children.

ATO Academy’s NSCW Highlights

We kicked off this celebration in style and spirit with several memorable community events:

NSCW Music Video Kickoff

To launch National School Choice Week, we created an energetic music video featuring the talents of our ATO Academy students and coaches — inspired by SLAM! Miami’s collaborative celebration initiative. It was an amazing opportunity to celebrate joy, creativity, and community while reinforcing the power of choice in education. Check out the video here: Watch our NSCW Music Video

On Friday, January 30, we hosted a FREE K–12 Homeschool Field Day at Encanto Park from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — open to all students and families! This was a day full of classic field day fun, friendly competition, and community connection. Activities included sack races, relays, tug‑of‑war, and team challenges designed for ALL abilities and ages.We can’t wait to share photos from Field Day soon — stay tuned!

NSCW Fair at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix

We also had a wonderful time connecting with families, educators, and learners at the National School Choice Week Fair on Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix — celebrating the value of choices in education alongside community partners.

Why This Matters

Being chosen as an NSCW All‑Star is more than an honor — it reflects our belief that every child deserves access to an education that fits their unique needs, strengths, and dreams. School choice opens doors, embraces diversity in learning styles, and empowers families to shape educational paths that truly serve their children.

We are so grateful to National School Choice Week for this recognition and for the ongoing work they do to highlight all forms of educational opportunity — including the learning pathways we celebrate every day at ATO Academy.

From Our Community

ATO Academy, under At The Outlet Inc., is proud to celebrate National School Choice Week by highlighting our amazing students, dedicated coaches, engaging classes, and the school pride that brings our community together.

School choice matters because it gives families the ability to select learning environments where students feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. This celebration truly reflects the heart of our school and the vibrant community that makes it all possible.

Keep following us here and on social media as we share event photos, highlights from our students, and more from our Field Day soon!

Let’s keep celebrating choice, creativity, and community — not just this week, but all year long!

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