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April 17, 2025Network News, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, BASIS Flagstaff, BASIS Peoria, BASIS Phoenix, High School, Scholarshipsby Amy Licht

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.

February 10, 2025Network News, Student Life, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, BASIS Chandler Primary North, BASIS Phoenix Central, BASIS Scottsdale, Middle School, Primary Schoolby Amy Licht

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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December 13, 2024Network NewsBASIS Chandler, High Schoolby Amy Licht

Arizona State Representative Proclaims Dec 13 as BASIS Chandler Day

Dec 13 is BASIS Chandler Day! Arizona State Representative Jennifer Pawlik made the proclamation to celebrate BASIS Chandler's National Blue Ribbon School status.

September 23, 2024Network NewsBASIS Chandler, High Schoolby Amy Licht

BASIS Chandler Receives 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award

We are thrilled to announce that BASIS Chandler is a recipient of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School award. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance.

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February 16, 2024Network News, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, BASIS Flagstaff, BASIS Peoria, Flinn Scholar, Scholarshipsby Amy Licht

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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September 13, 2023Network News, Student Life, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, High Schoolby Amy Licht

BASIS Chandler Senior Surpasses Chess Milestones

Watch our video interview with Sandeep Sethuraman, senior at BASIS Chandler and captain of the chess team.

May 9, 2023Network News, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, BASIS Flagstaff, BASIS Mesa, BASIS Peoria, BASIS Prescott, Music Education, Primary Schoolby Amy Licht

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.

April 19, 2023Network News, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, BASIS Peoria, BASIS Phoenix, BASIS Scottsdale, High Schoolby Amy Licht

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.

October 26, 2022Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandlerby Amy Licht

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.

July 7, 2022Network News, Student ShowcaseBASIS Chandler, BASIS Goodyear, Scholarships, Senior Projectsby Amy Licht

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.

June 7, 2022College Prep, Success SkillsBASIS Chandlerby Amy Licht

An Interview with Senior College Guidance Coordinator Shawn Gathas and Senior Katherine Wei – Part Two

Part two of our interview with BASIS Chandler college guidance coordinator, Shawn Gathas, and BASIS Chandler Senior, Katherine Wei.

June 1, 2022Choosing Your School, Success SkillsBASIS Chandler, BASIS Phoenix Primaryby Amy Licht

Learning Like a Boss: Student Success at BOSS Camp

Find out how BASIS Charter Schools' BOSS Camp prepares incoming students for academic success in lower and upper grades.

May 31, 2022College Prep, Success SkillsBASIS Chandlerby Amy Licht

An Interview with Senior College Guidance Coordinator Shawn Gathas and Senior Katherine Wei – Part One

Discover the inner workings of college counseling with BASIS Chandler college guidance coordinator, Shawn Gathas, and BASIS Chandler Senior, Katherine Wei.