What if children are far more capable than we imagine?

Big Sky is an innovative school called Acton Academy located in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. We serve families from Blair, Arlington, Bennington, Tekamah, Council Bluffs, and Crescent in the Greater Omaha area.

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What makes A Big Sky,
an Acton Academy, different?

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Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.
Kids learning at Acton
Acton Campus in Austin
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Collaborating on real-world projects.
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Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.
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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.
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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing and math.
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On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers and guides.
The Spark Studio
The Launchpad Studio
The Middle School Studio

Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making

Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.

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A Private School in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, Just Outside Omaha, Where Learners Become Leaders

More than ever, parents in the Omaha area of Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori-based Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade to eventual high school apprenticeships, we are reimagining 21st-century education.

Our micro-school exists to empower character-filled human beings for life. Our graduates will be the leaders our country needs to help America finally live up to her ideals, allowing freedom of religion and individual liberties to live on for future generations, and bringing personal responsibility back to the home, the workforce, and society as a whole.

We offer a truly unique approach to school. We move beyond the traditional tools of lectures, homework, high-stakes tests, and grades. At our top-rated micro-school, students in Pre-K and up learn in collaborative classrooms of multi-age learners. Our flexible, self-paced approach challenges each student with their differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world projects.

Learners from all backgrounds thrive at Big Sky, an Acton Academy.

Montessori, Private School, Public School, Home School, Micro School, Unschooled, and Non-Traditional.

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"A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy’s founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.”
Ted Dintersmith
Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist

Embracing Outdoor Exploration

Our students spend at least an hour every day immersed in nature, fostering resilience and curiosity. To ensure a comfortable experience, appropriate gear is required. Embrace all weather conditions as our students connect with the natural world and embark on unforgettable adventures!

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Our Mission

We believe each person who enters our doors deserves to find a calling and change the world.

"I would never have believed children could learn so much from each other...
until I saw it with my own eyes. The lessons of self-management and self-governance have prepared our fifth-grade daughter to be a lifelong learner.”
Parent, Elementary Studio