August 29, 2025

At Ascent Classical Academy, we teach and model the core virtues every day. Courage – the strength to face difficulties and to choose what is right even when it is hard – is a virtue that students have many opportunities to practice.

Just as George Washington’s daring crossing of the Delaware showed resolve in the face of great uncertainty, our students can show courage in their own daily lives.

In the classroom, courage may look like raising a hand to ask a question, admitting a mistake, or persevering through a challenging math problem. At home, it can mean standing up for a sibling, trying something new without fear of failure, or speaking the truth kindly even when it is difficult.

 

We encourage you to discuss the value of courage with your children this week. Ask them where they have seen courage – in history, in their classmates, or in themselves – and how they might continue to practice it.

Lands' End Labor Day Sale

Now through September 2, use code EXTRACREDIT to save 25% on your uniform order. Click here to view our uniform guidelines and to shop Lands' End.

MAP Testing

Students in grades K-8 will take the Measures of Academic Progress, or MAP, assessments in reading and math during the week of September 4-12, 2025. MAP tests measure what students already know and how they are growing academically. Ascent will administer MAP testing again in the winter and early spring. 

 

Please make sure that students get a good night sleep before and have breakfast on the day of testing.

Coffee with the Headmaster

Parents are warmly invited to join Mr. Mullins every second Tuesday of the month for Coffee with the Headmaster. This is a great chance to meet other parents and hear more about Mr. Mullins' vision for the campus. The first event is Tuesday, September 9, 7:45-8:30 a.m. in Modular 104.

Box Tops Program

This parent-led program is a great way to support our school with your everyday grocery purchases. Download the Box Tops app and search for "Ascent Classical Academy Fort Mill" to get started today. Click on the image or here to learn more.

PowerSchool Parent Portal Update

Our district, the Charter Institute at Erskine, has notified us that the verification issue some parents are facing is due to hitting the limit of emails their system can handle in one day. They are continuing to work to find a suitable solution. 

 

If you are having trouble verifying your new account or resetting your password, please email fortmill.office@ascentclassical.org so we can manually reset your access to the Parent Portal.

Triumph Fight Academy Bus

We are excited to share that Triumph Fight Academy – located at 9499 Old Bailes Road Suite 111, Indian Land, SC 29707 – has offered to provide a paid bus program for families who need assistance transporting their children to and from school. Your child is not required to participate in their program to utilize the bus. Arrangements must be made directly with Triumph Fight Academy. Click here to learn more and register.

Parent Volunteering and Substitutes 

If you are interested in substituting or volunteering such as classroom visits, lunch and recess supervision, event support, and more, we warmly invite you to join our volunteer list.