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WELCOME to the new Whitmore Academy website! — **WELCOME** to Whitmore Classical Academy
Developing students in mind and character through a classical education that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.

A girl in a navy sweater smiles at the camera while classmates are engaged in activities. — **Limited Seats! Continuing to enroll for Fall 2026 Grades K - 3!!**

Enjoy discovering our latest features, updates and resources. — **Enjoy discovering our latest features, updates, and resources on our website!**

Latest News

RESCHEDULED! Regular Scheduled Board Meeting : Tuesday, April 21st @ 4pm

At the Administrative Office 524 Laurel St., Florence

Welcome to Our School Building!

The new school building is scheduled to open in Fall 2026, take a look at our floorplan!

Now Recruiting!!

Accepting resumes and cover letters for prospective teachers!

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About Us

Whitmore Classical Academy is a nonsectarian, tuition-free public charter school for students within the Siuslaw School District and a surrounding 30-mile radius. Whitmore Classical Academy's goal is to open September 2026 for grade K-3 and will expand one grade each year to its full offering of K-8.

Whitmore Classical Academy is located in Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small community of 9,000 residents located at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, on the Oregon Coast. It is approximately 65 miles west of Eugene, Oregon. Nearby, trails around the restored 19th century Heceta Head Lighthouse offer views of seabirds and migrating whales. Shops and galleries fill the city’s Historic Old Town District. Across the river are the towering sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

A Message from Our Instructional Principal!

I have been excited about Whitmore Classical Academy from the moment I first learned of it. With a focus on classical education and teaching virtues, Whitmore Classical Academy will serve our community and students well. I firmly believe in the importance of using literature to emphasize and teach these values. In many ways, Whitmore Classical Academy feels like the perfect fit for my own educational values and experience. I am excited to join the Whitmore Classical Academy team in ensuring that each student enjoys learning and develops good virtues and a strong work ethic as they grow towards a successful future achieving their dreams.

~ Dr. McKinsey

Meet Angelina!

Angelina McKinsey has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, from Sonoma State University, a master’s in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Dr. McKinsey has worked as an elementary school teacher, a physical education teacher, a middle school assistant principal, a virtual academy assistant principal, a district coordinator and an elementary school principal. She has also owned a farming business and a publishing company. Her educational focus is on ensuring that all students enjoy learning and develop strong work ethics to achieve their dreams. She enjoys playing golf, walking on the beach and hiking with her husband, cooking farm-to-fork style meals, helping others, and spending time with friends and family. Angelina’s husband John continues to practice and teach law, specializing in contract and environmental law.