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Normandy Academy - History’s Lessons, Tomorrow’s Leaders

Normandy Academy

We’re excited to announce our 2025 Normandy Academy scholars!

Thanks to the Jedel Family Foundation, we’ve doubled our cohort, sending two juniors from each high school on an 11-day journey.

The program begins at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, where students explore WWII history through exhibits and artifacts. It continues in Normandy, France, with visits to D-Day landing beaches and a tribute to a servicemember at the American cemetery.

Congratulations to our North Kansas City Schools scholars:

  • North Kansas City High School: Anh Ngo, Mai-Linh North
  • Oak Park High School: Kyle Hurt, Isabelle Knapp
  • Staley High School: Stella Crilley, Molly McCullough
  • Winnetonka High School: Jacob Boots, Natalie Wilder

This life-changing experience is made possible by the Jedel Family Foundation, Linda Holwick Bond (OPHS ’76), and other generous donors. Thank you for supporting our students and making this opportunity possible!

Anh Ngo

North Kansas City High School

Mai-Linh North

North Kansas City High School

Kyle Hurt

Oak Park High School

Isabelle Knapp

Oak Park High School

Stella Crilley

Staley High School

Molly McCullough

Staley High School

Jacob Boots

Winnetonka High School

Natalie Wilder

Winnetonka High School
Normandy Academy

National World War II Museum

The National World War II Museum’s Normandy Academy is a 12-day immersive summer learning and leadership experience in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Normandy, France. It challenges students to learn from the choices made before and during the historic D-Day landings.
Normandy Academy

Scholarship Information

Through the generosity of Oak Park alumnae Linda Holwick Bond ’76 and the late Michele Evenson Lindsay ’76, dedicated donors, and the Jedel Family Foundation, two students from each high school will be selected to attend the 2025 Normandy Academy. They will receive full scholarships to cover tuition, meals, flights and additional travel expenses. For more information about the program, visit the Normandy Academy’s website.

WWII Museum

Online Application

The 2025 application window is now closed. Please check back in the fall for updates on the 2026 Normandy Academy application process.

Forms

2025 Normandy Academy FAQ Sheet
Teacher Recommendation Form

Questions?

Contact Education Foundation Director, Midori Carpenter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (816) 321-6987.