04/02/2026
Great opportunity for upcoming 6th graders!
Big news, Hernando families 🚀💜
A brand new opportunity is launching for 2026–2027! Eastside Academy of Leadership and Innovation is expanding to a K–8 campus and welcoming incoming 6th graders!
This isn’t your traditional middle school experience. Think:
🌱 Agriculture Engineering
✈️ Aerospace Technologies
🔬 Hands-on, experiential field labs
🎓 Leadership + college and career focus
Designed to give students a competitive edge before high school even begins, this program is built for future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. The program is capped at 100 students, gradually expanding starting with 6th grade.
🚨 There’s Still Time to Join the Founding 6th Grade at Eastside Academy! 🚨
Interest in Eastside Academy of Leadership and Innovation is growing fast! Over 70 students have already applied for our inaugural 6th-grade class! If your family is looking for something different for middle school, this is your opportunity to be part of something special.
Beginning in 2026–2027, Eastside Academy expands to a K–8 school, launching a unique 6th-grade experience built around three powerful pillars: Leadership, Future Readiness, and Real-World Career Pathways.
✨ What makes Eastside Academy different?
🎤 Leadership & Career Readiness
Every 6th grader takes a year-long leadership course focused on:
• Public speaking and professional communication
• Goal setting and leadership habits
• The Great Handshake and interview readiness
• Financial literacy and entrepreneurship
• Career exploration and resume building
🌱 Agriculture Technology & Sustainability Pathway
Students explore the future of agriculture through:
• Hydroponics and modern farming systems
• Environmental science and sustainability
• Horticulture engineering and plant science
• Farm-to-table concepts and food systems
🚀 Space Florida Technologies Pathway
A cutting-edge STEM track introducing students to:
• Aerospace and space industry careers
• Drone technology and robotics
• Coding and engineering design
• Applied math and physics in real-world innovation
This is more than middle school, it’s a launchpad for future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.
📣 Applications are still open, but seats are filling quickly!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the founding class of Eastside Academy’s 6th grade.
APPLY HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/85nb7SENA4
