More than 470 Missouri Connections Academy seniors were recently awarded their high school diplomas as members of the statewide virtual program’s 2026 graduating class. Friends and families from across the state gathered for the annual in-person commencement ceremony held at the University of Central Missouri.

“We are proud of all our graduates and celebrate this important milestone as they move on to further success in academic studies, in military service, or in the workforce,” said Missouri Connections Academy school leader Lynsie Hunt. “Commencement day is always special as it brings together our students and their families in-person along with faculty and staff to celebrate together.”

Graduates from Trenton were: Kiona Lawrence and Winter Sims.