ElitePerformance Academy

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Elite Performance Academy (2021-2022)

Congratulations to Collin Melvin who won 3rd place in Chemistry - EL, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2022 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled "Stubborn Stains."

Elite Performance Academy (2021-2022)

CTA Humphrey and Elite Performance Academy celebrated a week of school-wide events leading up to an evening Multicultural Festival on March 4. Special activities included a Parade of Nations and Culture Day. PHOTO ALBUM: CTA Humphrey/Elite Performance Academy Multicultural Celebrations

Elite Performance Academy (2021-2022)

Third graders in Mrs. Lisa Krietenstein's class at Elite Performance Academy made sandwiches garnished with lettuce and basil they grew themselves in their classroom tower garden.

Elite Performance Academy (2021-2022)

Elite Performance Academy seventh grader Isla Springmeyer is performing the role of Clara in Ballet Etudes 35th Anniversary of The Nutcracker.

Elite Performance Academy (2021-2022)

Elite Performance Academy students in Amy Hoffman's class have fun while they participate in team building.

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Elite Performance Academy 8th grade student Ashley Nevison wrote, illustrated and published her second children's book, We Are So Beautiful, in March.

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Elite Performance Academy sixth graders from Kristine Lyons' and Deanna Hansen's classes studied ancient Greece and presented their Greek gods and goddesses.

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Elite Performance Academy student council put together a "Kindness Rocks" rock garden in front of the EPA building at CTA Humphrey.

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Elite Performance Academy student Ashley Nevison won a grant to help create FUN packs for students for spring break. It allowed students to have fun activities to complete and play with over the intersession.

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Congratulations to CTA Humphrey / Elite Performance Academy fifth grade teacher Jessica Messina who won the Apple Achievement Award, Cindy Jacques who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, sixth grader Caitlyn Howell and eighth grader Olivia Abraham who are the Superintendent Citizenship winners for 2021. Read their stories here!

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Elite Performance Academy eighth grader Ashley Nevison, was recognized by Points of Light for creating a non-profit to benefit animals and people. "Launching Sargeant's Army in 2018, the 8th-grade she has focused on offering hope to those in need, whether it's through her homemade cat toys and blankets which go to foster homes for cats and kittens who are waiting for their forever home, essentials for the homeless or most recently, masks for hospital personnel and essential workers. Connecting with more than 1,000 people across greater Phoenix and beyond she is acting as a service role model to others."

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

CTA Humphrey / Elite Performance Academy students in Deanna Hansen's class are learning about static electricity.

Elite Performance Academy (2020-2021)

Ashley Nevison attended the Royal International Miss International pageant in Orlando and won: 3rd Runner Up Role Model Preteen; Top 15 for the preteen divisional; Cover Girl; International Talent Preteen; International Fitness Model Preteen; International Spokesmodel Preteen; Volunteer Service Preteen; Scrapbook Preteen; 1st Runner Up Academic Achievement Preteen; 1st Runner Up International Statewear; and received the Gold Presidential Service Award for 2020.

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Natalie Mack who won 2nd Place in Chemistry, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Skittles. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Alexandra Scrimpshire and Paige McKeever who won 2nd Place in Earth & Planetary Science, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Mighty Magnets. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Chloe Bailey and Taylor Morrison who won Honorable Mention in Engineering, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Juicy Batteries. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Brooklyn Catchpole who won 2nd Place in Behavioral & Social Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled The Scoop on Stroop. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Amaya Weeks and Rachel Loiselle who won 3rd Place in Behavioral & Social Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Can Color Affect Memory?. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Dereka demonstrates kindness to others every day, always willing to help someone understand or to help her teachers with small tasks around the classroom. She willingly shares class materials with a friendly smile. Additionally, Dereka demonstrates leadership by example through her cheerful attentiveness and humble nature. Though very busy with gymnastics and school, she faces these challenges with great citizenship towards others.

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

EPA's early start has its benefits! What a sunrise!

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

EPA science students are excited about the new Tower Garden! Thank you, Mrs. Barker, for helping to set it up!

Elite Performance Academy (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Ashley Nevison who was named Royal International Miss Arizona Preteen 2020.

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Elite Performance Academy students Emily Baradic, Savannah LaBerge, Lili Evans, Emma Schultz and Libby Thai were chosen as finalists in the Appelley Poetry Contest. Each will be published in the book, Rising Stars. They are pictured here with teacher Amy Hoffman.

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Three 4th graders from Elite Performance Academy were among nineteen winners out of over 700 entries in the City of Chandler Environmental Art Contest. Their work will be displayed in the City of Chandler Calendar next year. We are proud of Leighton, Avery and Mackenzie from Ms. Lyons Class! The contest is designed to illustrate the importance of reducing waste, conserving water and preventing pollution. It is also an opportunity for students to learn more about environmental stewardship in their community and can become a catalyst for environmental education in the classroom. City of Chandler: Environmental Art Contest website

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

EPA students learned about Arizona geography and maps by creating and painting 3D topographical maps of Arizona. Photo Album: Making Topographical Maps of Arizona

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Teachers planned and created "Camp Crazy Town" for CTA and EPA students who didn't make it to Science Camp. Students made s'mores, participated in group activities and set up tents!

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Congratulations to 5th Grade award winner Leila Tensuan who won 3rd Place in Chemistry at the 2019 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled The Power of Fruits and Vegetables. HISEF 2019 Award Winners

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

CTA Humphrey/Elite Performance Academy held a "Dental Health Awareness Assembly" this month. The students had fun learning all about dental health.

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Student government showed off our Humphrey Spirit at the Student Council Convention. CTA and EPA Humphrey Student Council: "We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, How about you?" Student Council Convention 2019 Photo Album

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Elite Performance Academy 8th graders visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Chandler High in January. Photo Album - EPA 8th Graders Visit CTE Programs at Chandler High

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Students and staff at CTA Humphrey/Elite Performance Academy wrote letters to their peers at Ponderosa and Paradise Elementary Schools in Paradise, California. They wrote words of encouragement to the students and staff following the devastating Camp Fire which heavily damaged Ponderosa Elementary and completely destroyed Paradise Elementary. Thank you to staff member Aimee Hendrickson for coordinating.

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Students and staff at CTA Humphrey/Elite Performance Academy wrote letters to their peers at Ponderosa and Paradise Elementary Schools in Paradise, California. They wrote words of encouragement to the students and staff following the devastating Camp Fire which heavily damaged Ponderosa Elementary and completely destroyed Paradise Elementary. Thank you to staff member Aimee Hendrickson for coordinating.

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Maci Evans, Jade Peregrinof and Emma Schultz, in Amy Hoffman's class at Elite Performance Academy, were among 28 students from CUSD honored in the Poetry and Poster contest at the Week Without Violence event on October 6 at the Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center.

Elite Performance Academy (2018-2019)

Elite Performance Academy seventh grader JT Church was selected to be a pro dancer on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors! He also participated in a 10-minute photo challenge recently when his flight was delayed. So talented!

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Elite Performance Academy student and gymnast Abba MacKinney attended National TOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) Camp! 2017 TOPs National Teams

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Our students collected and donated 81 turkeys for Thanksgiving to the Chandler Care Center for distribution to Chandler families in need this holiday season.

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Elite Performance Academy 5th - 8th graders say No To Bullying!

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Elite Performance Academy celebrates Spirit Week!

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Our whole school honored our veterans with a Veteran's Day observance assembly!

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Elite Performance Academy student Abba MacKinney who was named to the National B Tops Team!

Elite Performance Academy (2017-2018)

Elite Performance Academy third graders explored and enjoyed a Big Bubble Science Lab!

Elite Performance Academy (2016-2017)

Congratulations to Devin Mar who received a 3-week intensive scholarship to the Houston Ballet Academy this summer!

Elite Performance Academy (2016-2017)

Megan Lewis won 2nd Place at the Arizona Ice Classic in Freestyle Ice Skate 6.

Elite Performance Academy (2015-2016)

Congratulations to Elite Performance Academy students Devin and Daphne Mar who received the VIP JUMP Convention Dance Scholarship.

Elite Performance Academy (2015-2016)

Congratulations to Elite Performance Academy student Vanessa Francis who was called back for "So You Think You Can Dance" auditions in Los Angeles.

Elite Performance Academy (2015-2016)

Congratulations to Elite Performance Academy student Khamaree Thomas who took 1st Place AA Level 6 Mens at The Sun Devil Classic.

Elite Performance Academy (2015-2016)

Elite Performance Academy students Tehya S.l, Rayne F., Alyssa B., Emmalee M., Ava J., Emily W., Emma W., Jenna L., and Olivia H. were Top Scoring Gymnasts Level 6-10 at the Arizona State Meet.

Elite Performance Academy (2015-2016)

We are so proud of all of our EPA students who wrote their own plays in Theatre Class! These plays were inspired by the children's author, Roald Dahl, and will focus on character, setting, conflict, story structure, and staging. Parents will be able to choose from two sessions to attend and Student Council will be sponsoring a breakfast or lunch fundraiser so parents and families can enjoy a meal while watching the show. We can't wait to see your performances the week of Feb. 29th, EPA!

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