Community Block Party Connected Myrtle Beach Families with a New Path to High School Graduation – Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – August 11, 2026 - In Myrtle Beach — as in other communities around the country — there are many students for whom the traditional high school experience simply isn't the right fit. They may have fallen behind on credits, or they struggle to balance work or family responsibilities, but that shouldn’t prevent them from earning their high school diploma. On Saturday, August 8, students who were looking for an alternative high school program that could fit their particular needs may have found it at Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy's Block Party.
Hosted by Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy, a tuition free charter school, the Block Party provided free food, music, games, and giveaways. Community participants included Coast Pizza, Bagel Port, Star Dance Connection, Horry County Public Libraries, South Carolina Army National Guard Recruiting, and U.S. Navy Enlisted Recruiting. A professional DJ from Best of Weddings Hall of Fame provided the music.
The Block Party introduced students to the flexible pathways and personalized support provided by the Academy, supports that give students the best chance at earning their high school diploma.
“Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy wants students in our community to know that an alternative path to a high school diploma exists, no matter the challenges they’ve faced along the way,” said Michele Klein, Academy Director of Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy. “Our goal is to help students who need a more flexible and supportive learning environment to succeed in school. We meet students where they are and we help them overcome barriers that have made school difficult in the past. We help students regain confidence and earn their diploma while building a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their community.”
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy, authorized by South Carolina Public Charter School District, is Cognia-accredited and open to high school students up to age 20. It operates on a year-round calendar with a hybrid learning model blending in-person academic coaching at the Academy with an online curriculum that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students take one class at a time and each course is designed to be completed in 2-4 weeks. For those who once felt overwhelmed by the traditional school day and juggling multiple subjects at once, taking one course at a time allows them to stay focused, build momentum and make clear progress toward their graduation goal.
If you’d like to learn more about the Academy, ask for a tour or to speak with one of the staff. Contact information is available here.
ABOUT ACCELERATION ACADEMIES: As a leading school district partner in student-centered alternative education, Acceleration Academies provides students a second chance at a high school diploma by offering a hybrid learning model blending in-person academic coaching with engaging online coursework, flexible scheduling, and personalized support from teachers and mentors. Find more information at accelerationacademies.org.
Media Contact
Alyssa Reynolds, for Acceleration Academies
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916.430.0934
Note to media: A Flickr gallery with additional photos from the Block Party at Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy is available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/accelerationacademies/sets/72177720335062025/