A Message from Our Headmaster & Executive Director
Warm greetings from North Cedar Academy (NCA). As Headmaster and Executive Director, I am pleased to welcome you to our community, and it is my privilege to introduce you to our high school, an institution intentionally designed to shape academic journeys and foster personal growth.
NCA is a world-class international boarding high school in rural Northern Wisconsin, USA. Our 96-acre campus sprawls on the banks of the scenic and historic Flambeau River in one of the most picturesque regions of the American Midwest. Among our many attributes and advantages, we pride ourselves on our devotion to natural and environmental serenity. Boasting four distinctly beautiful seasons, the town of Ladysmith (population 3,100) is located in one of the safest regions of the United States and provides an idyllic backdrop for our students’ stress-free academic, social, and emotional development.
I like to describe NCA as a hub of diverse cultures, talents, and ideas wherein we work hard to cultivate an environment of respectful understanding and exchange. It is in this setting that we encourage students to embark upon a personal academic journey, embracing opportunities for growth and self-investigation.
To enrich our students’ pursuit of these goals, NCA provides a wraparound educational experience that balances emergent philosophical or theoretical frameworks with time-tested and results-driven traditional pedagogical techniques. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to empowering students to become well-rounded individuals who excel in academics and develop and demonstrate the strong values, character, leadership, and personal responsibility skills they will need to stand out in college and the workplace.
We offer a comprehensive and holistic educational experience that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic global society, and we do so in a classical, organic learning environment that values the power of fresh air and green space. To further ensure the accomplishment of these goals, we commit to engaging three critical groups of stakeholders: teachers, resident assistants (and other support staff), and parents.
NCA teachers serve as mentors, guides, and role models who nurture each student’s potential and ignite his/her passion for self-discovery and self-directed learning. Our resident assistants provide round-the-clock care and services for students, plan and orchestrate many extracurricular learning and engagement opportunities, and staff our dormitory, ensuring a safe, warm, and harmonious home away from home. Finally, with the firmly held belief that parents and guardians play a critical role in their child’s social, emotional, and academic development, we commit to openness, transparency, and keeping them engaged in all aspects of the educational process.
These attributes are woven together to form NCA’s transformative approach to education. Here, we nurture dreams, hone talents, and help students create and develop a deeply personal love of learning. We believe the academic journey should be an adventure that not only shapes each student’s future but equips them with the skills and knowledge to positively impact the world.
Once again, and on behalf of everyone at North Cedar Academy, I extend my heartfelt welcome to every one of you and invite you to join our educational journey centered on curiosity, discovery, joy, and personal growth. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us if we may answer questions or be of assistance in any capacity.
Thank you,
Mike Lovorn, Ph.D.
Headmaster & Executive Director
North Cedar Academy
Email: mlovorn@northcedar.net
Phone & WhatsApp: +1 507 458 8997