Bastrop, Texas – Founders Classical Academy – Bastrop, a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-11, celebrated the opening of its new campus building on October 23 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 415 Shiloh Road. The event brought together community members, special guests Texas State Representative Stan Gerdes, and Bastrop Chamber of Commerce representatives, including President and CEO Becki Womble. Faculty, staff, students, and families gathered to commemorate this exciting milestone.
The new building is thoughtfully designed to enrich students’ learning experience, featuring additional classrooms, dedicated spaces for extracurricular activities, and expansive outdoor areas for sports and learning. These resources align with the campus mission of nurturing both the minds and character of students through a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and classical virtues.
Headmaster Stephanie Thomas expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community and shared her enthusiasm for the future. “This moment marks the culmination of hard work, dedication, and collaboration by our incredible team of educators, administrators, staff, and families,” said Thomas. “This campus offers our students an incredible opportunity to grow in an environment that fully supports our commitment to rigorous classical education. We’re excited for the many successful years ahead.”
Melanie Sharpless, Director of Operations, highlighted the broader significance of the event. “Today isn’t just about a new building—it’s about the start of an exciting chapter for our Bastrop families. Our students are on a path to becoming thoughtful, virtuous citizens, ready to make meaningful contributions to society, and this new campus building is just the beginning of all we’ll accomplish together.”
The event underscored the collaboration between the school, local leaders, and the community in bringing quality classical education to Bastrop. Michael Terry, Superintendent of Founders Classical Academies, emphasized this importance. “Bringing classical education to Bastrop has been an important mission for us,” said Terry. “This new building represents our continued commitment to offering families a rigorous education grounded in timeless virtues. We are thrilled to see the impact it is already having on our students and the broader Bastrop community.”
For more information about Founders Classical Academy – Bastrop or to enroll, visit foundersclassical.com/Bastrop or call 512-764-3959.
About Founders Classical Academy
Founders Classical Academy is dedicated to providing a classical, liberal arts education that fosters virtuous character and cultivates a love of learning. With a curriculum rooted in the great works of Western civilization, Founders Classical Academy inspires students to achieve academic excellence and develop the critical thinking skills essential for success in college, career, and life. For more information, visit foundersclassical.com.
About ResponsiveEd
Since 1999, ResponsiveEd has been at the forefront of offering educational options that provide hope for their students. Today, more than 23,000 students across Texas and Arkansas benefit from ResponsiveEd’s unique learning experience.
ResponsiveEd was founded with 15 dropout recovery schools and 50 staff members throughout Texas. In its first year, the organization welcomed just over 700 students, 65 of whom graduated that year. From those humble beginnings, ResponsiveEd has expanded into one of the largest non-profit charter school operators, with over 90 campuses and five distinct educational options. To learn more, visit responsiveed.com.
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