GUAHAN ACADEMY
CHARTER SCHOOL
NEWS & EVENTS
First Day of School
📅 Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
🕢 School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:15 PM
📢 Parent & Student Orientation and First Day of School Announcement
Good Morning, Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to welcome everyone to the 2026–2027 School Year at Guahan Academy Charter School!
Parent & Student Orientation
📅 Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Kindergarten – 8th Grade
🕣 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
High School (Grades 9–12)
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
We encourage all parents, guardians, and students to attend the orientation to receive important information regarding the upcoming school year, school expectations, schedules, and other essential updates.
We look forward to welcoming you back and wish everyone a successful and exciting school year!
Thank you,
GACS Administration
Buenas Yan' Hafa Adai,
Kindly see the attached memo regarding Early Campus Closure - July 31, 2026 & August 3, 2026.
Warm Regards,
GACS Administration
Student Opportunity: College & Career Readiness (CCR) Program
Prepare for Your Future While Still in High School!
At Guahan Academy Charter School, incoming 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to participate in our College & Career Readiness (CCR) Program, designed to help students explore careers, gain real-world experience, and develop skills for life after graduation.
What Students Will Gain
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Hands-on learning experiences in real workplace settings.
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Opportunities to explore career pathways in Hospitality & Tourism, Technology & Telecommunications, Business Administration, Skilled Trades, and Automotive Careers.
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Workplace readiness skills, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving.
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Internship and mentorship opportunities with Guam’s industry partners and community organizations.
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Valuable experience that can strengthen college, scholarship, military, apprenticeship, and employment applications.
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Exposure to industry professionals and potential career opportunities.
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A clearer understanding of career goals and post-secondary options.
A Head Start on Success
The CCR Program provides students with opportunities to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, helping them build the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to succeed after high school.
Open to Incoming 11th and 12th Grade Students
Take advantage of this opportunity to gain experience, explore careers, and prepare for your future before graduation. Your journey toward college, career, and lifelong success starts here.
GACS AMERICA250 WINNERS!
🏅 Guahan Academy Charter School Proudly Celebrates Our America 250 Winners! 🇺🇸 Guahan Academy Charter School proudly congratulates our outstanding students and dedicated coaches for their exceptional achievements in the America 250 Competition with the theme: “What Does America Mean to You?” 🎥 Video Contest 🥇 1st Place: Jayden Rabago (Grade 6) Coach: Mr. Paz 🥈 2nd Place: Ezekiel Ricabar (Grade 😎 Coach: Mrs. Macalino 🥉 3rd Place: Natalie Casino (Grade 😎 Coach: Mrs. Macalino ✍️ Essay Contest 🥈 2nd Place: Adrielle de Guzman (Grade 10) Coach: Ms. Monique We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our talented students and sincere appreciation to their coaches for their guidance, encouragement, and commitment to excellence. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have brought pride and honor to the Guahan Academy Charter School community. Together, you have demonstrated the power of student voice and creativity while representing our school with excellence. Congratulations once again to our winners and their coaches! We are incredibly proud of you! 🇺🇸
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED & NEW START DATE
Hafa Adai GACS Families!
We have important updates regarding our proposed Summer School Credit Recovery Program. To ensure all families have an opportunity to participate and secure the classes their students need, we are extending our timeline!
The program is now scheduled to run from Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 10, 2026.
Please see the updated steps below to ensure your child is included:
STEP 1: Complete the Planning Survey (EXTENDED)
If your child is lacking academic credits, please take a moment to fill out our quick needs-assessment survey. This is critical for us to finalize the schedule and staff the correct classes!
Survey Link: https://app.cariina.com/tick.../web/6a177796f34a0665c88f9baa
NEW Survey Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Please note: This survey is strictly for scheduling purposes and is NOT the official registration form.
STEP 2: Official Registration
Official registration forms will now become available on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Let’s make this academic comeback a success! Please check out the updated flyer below for all the details.
Contact Us:
Phone: (671) 979-1066
Email: ksanchez@guahanacademy.org
Website: www.guahanacademy.org
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