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BASIS San Antonio Shavano Student Named Finalist at Robotics Competition

Ellen D. was named a finalist at the 2026 FIRST® Robotics Championship and is passionate about spreading STEM to the younger generation.
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Oro Valley Alumni Studies Abroad in Brazil Through Prestigious Boren Scholarship

Julianna Shrader, BASIS Oro Valley class of 2024, is making the most of her undergraduate career through a prestigious study abroad program.
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Three BASIS Charter Schools Students Named 2026 Flinn Scholars

Three BASIS Charter Schools seniors have been named 2026 Flinn Scholars, earning competitive full-ride scholarships to Arizona public universities, plus funding for study abroad and enrichment experiences.
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Four BASIS Students Present at Hello World’s Student Demo Day

Four students from BASIS schools in Texas recently presented their computer science projects at a Hello World Event.
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BASIS San Antonio Shavano Senior Named First-Ever Jack Kent Cooke Scholar

BASIS San Antonio Shavano senior Vedansh Mannem makes history as the first Jack Kent Cooke Scholar from BASIS Texas Charter Schools, earning a scholarship that will fully support his studies at Georgia Tech.
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How BASIS Prescott’s Bring Change to Mind Club Is Helping Students Thrive

At BASIS Prescott, one club is making sure students feel seen and supported. The Bring Change to Mind Club uses weekly meetings, guest speakers, and school-wide events to put student wellbeing first.
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Meet Amrith, a True Teen of Impact

BASIS Peoria student, Amrith Cumaranatunge, is helping bring awareness to a critical cause— cardiac emergencies. Learn how he’s helping young athletes as the American Heart Association’s Teen of Impact.
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BASIS Ahwatukee Senior Yen P. Uncovers the Hidden Histories of Women in Espionage

BASIS Ahwatukee senior Yen P. is spending her final trimester investigating the classified history of women in espionage. Her Senior Project, highlighted during Women’s History Month, explores the hidden lives of female spies and challenges visitors to look more closely at the narratives behind the exhibits they see.
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Engineering Curiosity: BASIS Peoria Senior Transforms Questions into Purpose

Aditya Y., a senior at BASIS Peoria, interests are vast, but not scattered. What emerges over the course of conversation is both the profile of a high-achieving student and a reflection of what BASIS Charter Schools strives to cultivate: intellectual rigor anchored in purpose, curiosity paired with responsibility, and ambition shaped by empathy.
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BASIS Phoenix Symphonic Band Earns Top at Statewide Festival 

BASIS Phoenix is proud to celebrate an exceptional musical achievement by our students. The BASIS Phoenix Symphonic Band has earned a “Superior – With Distinction” rating at the 2025 Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA) Fall Concert Festival, hosted at Chandler–Gilbert Community College. 
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Five BASIS Charter Schools Students Named 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Semifinalists 

Five BASIS Charter Schools students were recognized as semifinalists in the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, one of the most competitive scholarship programs in the nation.
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BASIS Charter School Students Honored Among Arizona’s 2025 Future Innovators of the Year 

Three BASIS Charter Schools students were recognized as some of the state’s brightest young minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, earning the Future Innovators of the Year award.
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BASIS Charter Schools Celebrates 119 Students Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists

Congratulations to our newest National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists! Over 100 BASIS seniors are advancing in the 2026 academic competition.
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Celebrating Our Junior Innovators: Five BASIS Charter School Students Named Among Nation’s Top 300

Five BASIS Charter School students were recognized among the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the nation’s premier STEM competition for middle school students.
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Congratulations to Our 2025 National Merit Scholars!

Over 90 Class of 2025 graduates from BASIS Charter Schools were recognized as National Merit Scholars, earning a variety of merit-based scholarships.
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BASIS Chandler Students Take Top Honors in 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest

Srinidhi P. and Neha S. were named the first-place winners in the video competition of the 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, earning a $3,000 cash prize.
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Congratulations to Our 2025 BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship Winners

We are proud to announce our Class of 2025 Ventures Scholars. This $5,000 scholarship honors students who have gone above and beyond on their Senior Projects.
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How BASIS Students Are Supporting Brain Tumor Research

BASIS students are making an impact on an important cause through their work with Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research. Learn more about this student-run nonprofit organization.
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BASIS Shavano Students Present Senior Projects at Texas Capitol

Three graduating seniors from BASIS Shavano presented their Senior Projects at the Texas State Capitol, showcasing their impressive research skills.
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3 BASIS Seniors Receive Full-Ride Stamps Scholarships

Three BASIS Charter School seniors from the Class of 2025 have received the Stamps Scholarship. The Stamps Foundation partners with universities to offer full-ride scholarships to students with exceptional leadership potential.
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Fighting for Meaningful Change: Interview With BASIS Oro Valley Coca-Cola Scholar Emilia K.

From leading the BASIS Oro Valley Mock Trial team to interning with law firms, Emilia K. has extensive experience with criminal justice and political advocacy. Learn more about this Coca-Cola Scholar.
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BASIS Oro Valley Student Publishes Poetry Book

Ranjit N., a junior at BASIS Oro Valley, has been locally and nationally recognized for his writing and art. He recently published his first poetry collection, "The Weight of Tomorrow."
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Going Green and Going for Gold: BASIS Tucson North Wins Arizona Envirothon

BASIS Tucson North won first place at the 2025 Arizona Envirothon, an environmental competition for high school students. The team will be advancing to the NCF Envirothon in Alberta, Canada.
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4 BASIS Students Receive 2025 Flinn Scholarship

Four students from BASIS Charter Schools were recognized as Flinn Scholars, securing one of the most competitive full-ride scholarships in Arizona.
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Advocating for Education Equality: Interview With BASIS Scottsdale Coca-Cola Scholar Sophia L.

Sophia L. is a passionate advocate for education equality, with experience serving on local youth councils. Learn how Sophia's advocacy work led to her becoming a Coca-Cola Scholar!
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BASIS Phoenix Students Win NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Five sophomores from BASIS Phoenix won the 2025 NASA Tech Student Challenge, a STEM competition that gives students a chance to design and test space travel experiments.
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3 BASIS Charter School Students Named 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars

Coca-Cola Scholars are chosen for their commitment to leadership, service, and positive change within their communities. Learn how our three 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars are making a difference.
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BASIS Students Impress With Martial Arts Performance at Phoenix Chinese Week

BASIS Scottsdale Primary East students performed at the Phoenix Chinese Week Festival, impressing attendees with their "Spirit of the Serpent" martial arts showcase.
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14 Schools Compete in BASIS Spelling Bee

In January 2025, BASIS Charter Schools in Arizona held a network-wide spelling bee. The top spellers will have a chance to qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Celebrating Advik Manchanda’s Proclamation from Texas Governor Greg Abbott

BASIS Cedar Park student Advik Manchanda was recognized by the Texas governor for his remarkable achievements in chess.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners

Eight BASIS seniors received the 2024 QuestBridge College Match Scholarship. Learn more about this full-ride scholarship, and see which colleges our winners matched with!
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BASIS Peoria Students Donate Thousands of Books to Children in Kenya

Students from BASIS Peoria’s UNICEF Club organized an ambitious book drive benefitting children in Kenya. The club collected nearly 4,000 books, enough to create two libraries in Kenya.
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BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools Celebrate Students With Letterman Jacket Ceremony

More than 300 high-achieving students from BASIS Materra and BASIS Mid City received personalized letterman jackets. Learn more about how this tradition fosters school pride.
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BASIS Ahwatukee Students Impress With Creative Día de los Muertos Altar

BASIS Ahwatukee participated in the Mesa Arts Center's Día de los Muertos altar contest, where they impressed attendees with a colorful Andy Warhol-inspired altar! 
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Congratulations to Our Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists

More than 140 high school seniors from BASIS Charter Schools have been recognized as Semifinalists in the National Merit® Scholarship Program! Our Semifinalists make up 22% of the BASIS graduating class of 2025.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 National Merit Scholars

The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes U.S. high school students who display exceptional academic ability. Congratulations to our Class of 2024 graduates who received these highly competitive scholarships!
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Announcing the 2024 BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship Recipients

The BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship is awarded to seniors who display academic excellence in the development and execution of their Senior Projects. Congratulations to this year's winners!
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2 BASIS Charter School Seniors Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Congratulations to Matteo H. from BASIS Mesa and Sruti P. from BASIS Scottsdale for being named U.S. Presidential Scholars. This is a highly prestigious award, with only 161 students selected nationwide.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 Flinn Scholar, Ariana R.

Congratulations to Ariana R. from BASIS Chandler for being named a Flinn Scholar! Ariana will receive a full ride at an Arizona university.
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Congratulations to BASIS San Antonio Shavano Class of 2024!

Please join us in celebrating the BASIS San Antonio Class of 2024! These seniors received over 400 college acceptances and over $15 million in scholarship awards.
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2 BASIS Shavano Seniors win 2024 National Merit Scholarship awards!

Congratulations to Eric Z. and Henry G. for winning the prestigious National Merit Scholarship award. Learn more about these students and their plans following graduation.
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Congratulations to Our 2024 Flinn Scholar, Edward W.

Congratulations to Edward W. of BASIS Flagstaff for becoming a 2024 Flinn Scholar. The Flinn Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships in Arizona, valued at more than $130,000.
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Immersed in Animation: Catching Up With BASIS Mesa Alumna Abby Foresman

Abby Foresman graduated from BASIS Mesa in 2023 and is currently studying Animation at Arizona State University. Learn more about Abby and her animation projects!
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3 BASIS Charter School Students Named Flinn Scholarship Finalists

Three BASIS Charter School seniors were named as finalists for the 2024 Flinn Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in Arizona.
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Matched With Their Dream Colleges: BASIS QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our 2023 QuestBridge Match Scholarship winners! This award provides low-income students with full-ride scholarships to the nation's top colleges.
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Students from BASIS Cedar Park’s Impact Club Gain City Council Attention

The BASIS Cedar Park Impact spoke at a city council meeting to share ideas for their community. Congratulations to these students for making a difference!
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Congratulations to the BASIS Class of 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program Honorees

More than 200 students from 13 BASIS Charter School campuses have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations to all of our Commended Students and Semifinalists!
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BASIS Chandler Senior Surpasses Chess Milestones

Watch our video interview with Sandeep Sethuraman, senior at BASIS Chandler and captain of the chess team.
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BASIS Goodyear Students Receive National Recognition From College Board

Three students from BASIS Goodyear recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
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BASIS Scottsdale Student Launches Carpooling App

Learn how a BASIS Scottsdale middle school student co-founded a new app for finding carpooling opportunities.
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Congratulations to Our Class of 2023

Congratulations to our Class of 2023, which had over 700 graduates from 13 different high schools. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
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KEYS Research Internship Class of 2023

The KEYS program at the University of Arizona is a premier training program for high school students interested in developing STEM skills. In 2023, 10 BASIS Charter School students were selected for this scholarship.
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BASIS Goodyear Students Receive Recognition at Choral Festival

BASIS Goodyear students participated in the AzACDA Junior High/Middle School Choral Festival and received an award of Excellence for their performance. Congratulations, Golden Eagles!
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BASIS Students Honored With 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar Recognition

Out of 161 students recognized as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars, two are from BASIS Charter Schools. Congratulations, Rachana and Hannah!
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2023 National Science Bowl Competition Results

Several BASIS Charter Schools recently competed at the 2023 National Science Bowl. Read about the results here!
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O Say Can You See – BASIS Musicians at Diamondbacks Game

On May 6, 2023, more than 100 BASIS Charter School musicians played the National Anthem before an Arizona Diamondbacks game.
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BASIS Charter School Students Named Flinn Scholars 2023

Out of 20 Arizona students who received the 2023 Flinn Scholarship, two are BASIS Charter School students. Congratulations to our Flinn Scholars!
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BASIS Tucson North Business and Finance Club Wins 1st Place in State Finals

BASIS Tucson North's Business and Finance Club took home several wins at the 2023 Mayors’ Challenge for Economic Education State Finals in Mesa, AZ.
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24 BASIS Charter School Students Competing at Speech & Debate Nationals

We are proud to announce that 24 BASIS students, across 4 different campuses, will be competing at the Speech & Debate Nationals this June.
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Congratulations to Our Regeneron Scholars

Congratulations to our two BASIS Charter School students who were named as scholars in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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Forging a Future: An Interview with “Forged in Fire” Winner Jesse Hu

Read our interview with Jesse Hu, alumnus of BASIS Chandler who recently participated in, and won, the History Channel’s season 9 "Forged in Fire" weapon-making contest.
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BASIS Charter School Student Banks on Leadership Success

BASIS Tucson North student, Pia G., has been selected for the Bank of America’s Student Leaders Program. Learn more about this program.
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Recipients of 2022 Senior Project Founders’ Prize Announced

Congratulations to the BASIS Charter School students who were selected as winners for our Senior Project Founders' Prize. These students were awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
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An Honor of a Lifetime: An Interview with Our U.S. Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists

Several BASIS Charter School students were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholar semi-finalists. Hear from these semi-finalists as they discuss the honor of being named, how they got there, and who supported them.
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BASIS Charter School Students Named Flinn Scholars 2022

Congratulations to our two BASIS Charter School students on winning the Flinn Foundation Scholarships and becoming Flinn Scholars.
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BASIS Scottsdale Primary East Student Wins Statewide Contest

A student from BASIS Scottsdale Primary East recently won a statewide art contest, the AZ529 Future Career Art Contest. She was one of 12 students awarded.
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BASIS Charter School Students Named Coca-Cola Scholars: An Interview with Wesley Peng and Riley Rane

Congratulations to our Coca-Cola Scholars. Hear from them in this interview to find out how they won this coveted scholarship.
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BASIS Charter School Students Named to the Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 2022 18 Under 18

Congratulations to our BASIS Charter Schools students who were recognized among Junior Achievement of Arizona's 18 Under 18.
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BASIS Peoria’s Workshop on Medicine, Business, and Beyond: A Huge Success

Find out how BASIS Peoria's "Medicine, Business and Beyond" workshop brought together specialized physicians, students, and families.
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7 BASIS Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semifinalists

Seven BASIS Charter School seniors were named U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists. Learn more about the program and the semifinalists.
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