Federal, state, and local officials were part of the Pinnacle Classical Academy'

Federal, state, and local officials joined Sen. Debbie Clary, co-founder and board chair of Pinnacle Classical Academy, at the official dedication of Pinnacle Classical Academy's grade 4-12 school building at its Joes Lake Road campus on April 10.
Sen. Clary thanked the USDA for the $28 million in loans that made possible the building's construction and expansion in two phrases. Clary also thanked Holland & Hamrick Architects, TC Strickland Construction, and David Clary Construction for their roles in designing and completing the building's second phase.
"We are honored to be your partner," Robert Hosford, the USDA's State Director for Rural Development, said at the building's dedication. "I can't think of a better partner to administer your funds as a taxpayer."
Rep. Tim Moore and Sen. Ted Alexander also addressed the gathering, as did Kevin Gordon, chairman of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, and Lindsay Reusser, regional director for Sen. Ted Budd.
Rep. Moore said that he was "really proud" of the development of Pinnacle Classical Academy, which Sen. Alexander described as an "exciting example" of a public-private partnership. Gordon, representing the Board of Commissioners, said that the school is a "great asset" to Cleveland County.
Pinnacle Classical Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, opened its doors as a K-6 school with 308 students in 2013. It has since grown to a K-12 school with 1,213 students. U.S. News & World Report ranks Pinnacle Classical Academy among the best elementary schools, best middle schools, and best high schools in the nation.
Submitted by Jeff Ziegler