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Normandy Academy 2025 – Juniors, Apply Today!

Normandy Academy

Established in honor of Michele Evenson Lindsay, Oak Park ‘76

Applications are open November 1 – 30, 2024 for the fourth cohort of Normandy Academy Scholars! This is a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity for current juniors at North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley, or Winnetonka High Schools who have completed the district’s U.S. History course as sophomores and are currently enrolled in the district’s U.S. Government course.

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

2025 Applications Open

Normandy Academy Dates:
Trip 1: June 25 – July 5, 2025
Trip 2: July 1 – July 11, 2025
(Students may share their date preferences in the application)

Application Deadline:
5 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024

Directions:
Download the 2025 Normandy Academy FAQ Sheet for detailed information about the program.

NOTE:
Students MUST access the form while logged in to Microsoft Forms under their NKC Schools account.

Forms

2025 Normandy Academy FAQ Sheet
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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.