Pickerington Academy Program Update
Pickerington Local Schools will conclude operations of Pickerington Academy at the end of the 2025–2026 school year (July 2026). The personalized learning and student support practices developed through Pickerington Academy will continue and be embedded within students’ home high schools.
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, students currently served by Pickerington Academy will return to their home high schools, where embedded credit recovery and academic support services will be provided.
Additional information about student transition supports will be shared as plans are finalized.
Purpose of the Change
Pickerington Academy will close at the end of the 2025–2026 school year (July 2026), and the student-centered support model will continue within students’ home high schools.
Why the Decision Was Made
- To provide timely, personalized support within students’ home high schools.
- To reduce barriers created by separating students from their home school.
- To strengthen relationships and allow earlier academic intervention.
What This Means for Students
- Students currently enrolled in Pickerington Academy will return to their home high school for the 2026–2027 school year.
- Credit recovery and intervention support will be embedded in both high schools.
Q: When is Pickerington Academy closing?
A: Pickerington Academy will close at the end of the 2025–2026 school year (July 2026).
Q: Why is the District making this change?
A: The District is shifting services back to students’ home high schools to provide more timely, personalized support and reduce barriers created by separating students from their home school.
Q: What happens to current Pickerington Academy students?
A: Students will return to their home high school beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
Q: Will students still receive credit recovery support?
A: Yes. Credit recovery and academic intervention support will be embedded within both high schools.