OUR STORY & VISION
Public School isn’t working for most of our kids. It’s an outdated system inside a tough environment where teachers lack resources.
At Liberty Launch Academy we are committed to innovation in education, empowering teachers to integrate academics into hands-on projects so your kids can feel safe & fall back in love with learning.
Luke’s Founding Story
As a student, I earned good grades and regularly made the honor roll. But deep down, I knew I was playing the “education game”—memorize, complete the assignments, score well on the tests. While I could succeed at that game, I often struggled to see how most of the tasks and projects I was asked to do connected to real life. I wanted my learning to be relevant, engaging, and applicable.
It wasn’t until I started my first company that I realized the skills that mattered most—the ones that helped me succeed—came from experiences outside of school: sports, internships, mentorship opportunities, and real-world jobs. Along the way, I met people who took the time to guide me, teaching me not only practical skills but also communication, respect, and how to work well with others—things every young person should learn before they step into adulthood. These experiences built my grit, perseverance, and critical thinking while showing me how to create solutions that brought real value to others.
Years later, Rebecca and I became parents, and we watched our kids enter…Read More
Mission Statement
Liberty Launch Academy is building a liberated learning environment in which children learn by doing, develop strong character, and discover the drive to pick themselves back up when they fall. We are a community committed to each family, working side-by-side toward the common goal of developing our kids into the principled leaders our world so desperately needs.
“Our goal is to inspire a love for learning while empowering our students to overcome their challenges. We help kids become proactive and compassionate members of this school and our community.”
We are inspiring the next generation of change-agents
We call them Warriors!
At Liberty Launch Academy, we’re shaping individuals who excel academically while embodying the resilience, integrity, and passion needed to create a meaningful impact on the world. In every LLA Warrior, we are developing a….
Principled Heart
- Demonstrate integrity by being responsible and accountable for my actions.
- Approach situations with a positive attitude
- Aware of my surroundings and act compassionately
- Grateful for the opportunities & challenges in my life
Activated Mind
- Engage in my learning
- Think critically to implement useful solutions
- Actively listen & communicate clearly for effective collaboration
- Consistently reflect to improve in all areas of my life
Efficient Body
- Set & respect boundaries
- Practice healthy habits and promote my wellness
- Choose healthy foods
- Consciously taker care of the earth
Warrior Will
- Bravely venture into new & difficult opportunities
- Lead by example
- Ambitious in reaching my goals
- Resilient when faced with setbacks
Expanded Impact
- Contribute to my community by fully utilizing my talents & resources
- Intentionally seek out ways my knowledge and skills can benefit the world
- Connect, mentor & advocate for those coming up behind me
Everyone asks: “Is Liberty Launch a Christian School?”
We do not teach a Christian curriculum, however faith is a part of our daily lives, and so it shows up at school.
And because we believe in religious, medical & educational freedom, there are no religious requirements to attend LLA
Expressions of Faith
At Liberty Launch Academy we believe that spirituality plays an important part in helping children turn into whole and healthy adults. This world can be overwhelming, and the faith that a family has instilled in their child helps them to feel calm and loved through all the changes that adolescence brings.
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We respect the many religions, denominations, and spiritual practices of our student body and their families.
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We believe that every child should have the freedom to express their spiritual beliefs in all parts of their life, including their school life.
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We believe spirituality and faith provides young people with a moral compass, teaches them how to think of others before themselves, and gives a deep sense of belonging, hope, courage and purpose.
How does faith show up at school?
Respect for each other’s religious beliefs is at the core of creating a safe space and brave students
Students have the ability to decorate their pods with expressions of their faith
Students can share their faith through art, stories, papers, projects
At some events and assemblies, we may hold a moment of prayer, silence and gratitude
We say the pledge of allegiance
There are optional bible study clubs
We have set up “Chill Zones” where students can de-stress, practice kindness, mindfulness, breath work, stretching & journaling.
Teachers can speak to each other with phrases like “I’ll pray for you”.
We believe in and teach the golden rule.
Liberty Launch Academy is a nonprofit private school serving preschool to 12th grade students.
Our school is built on a foundation of four commitments to students & parents:
Integrated & Hands-on Academics
Academics are integrated into experiential and hands on learning
Whole Child Development
We develop the whole child. Character, Life Skills, & Grit
Student
Choice & Voice
Students have choice & voice through learning & career pathways
Community Reimagined
We are a community reimagining what it means to live, learn, work and thrive together
Accreditation
Our school has embarked on an important journey toward accreditation through Cognia, a globally recognized school accreditation organization. This comprehensive process demonstrates our commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement.
Accreditation through Cognia validates our school’s quality of education and ensures we’re meeting high standards of educational effectiveness.
The process can take up to 24 months and here are the key milestones in our accreditation journey:
Initial Application and Readiness Review
Comprehensive Self-Assessment Phase
Stakeholder Engagement and Surveys
Documentation and Evidence Collection
Development of School Improvement Plan
External Review Team Visit
Accreditation Decision and Report
Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance
Learn More about Cognia Accreditation
Approved Private School with Washington State Board of Education
