Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
At NAA, we partner with parents to better understand and guide our students through a successful non-traditional high school experience by providing encouragement and supportive interventions.
We Continuously Improve
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy continuously improves the instruction we offer by incorporating current research and best practices.
A Culture of Excellence
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy creates a culture of excellence where all the students are motivated to excel academically.
We Are Here to Help Students
We work together with our educational community: students, teachers, parents, staff, political officials and community and to help our students become productive members of our society.
October 29, 2025
Welcome NAA Families!
I grew up and attended school from K-12 on the Navajo Nation, and I have been in education for 37 years. All my educational work has been with indigenous students. I got my BA in Elementary Education from Prescott College, M.Ed from Northern Arizona University in Multicultural/ Bilingual education and a M.Ed from Northern Colorado University in Educational Leadership with a minor in Special Education. I am certified with my Superintendent, Principal, Elementary Education with endorsements in ELL, Structured English Immersion (SEI) and Library Media certification in Arizona.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy plans to increase enrollment from 40 to 50 students.
We are advertising for an English and Math Teacher and placing orders to upgrade the NAA campus to be more inducive to trauma, social emotional learning and to start doing more Project Based Learning (PBL), extended learning and include dual enrollment, certification and work study courses. Wednesdays are tutoring from 2:30-5:00 pm. Once a month on Saturdays we have Saturday Academy to help students complete their credits.
We welcome all NAA students and families and support each student to be successful after they receive their diploma.
Ahéhee
Donna Manuelito
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy Director
NAA Announcements and Events
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 13, 2025 - 1:00 - 7:00 PM. More information here.
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Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Join us on November 7th from 8:30-10:45AM, Special guest: Radmilla Cody
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After School Tutoring
Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 5:00PM at the NAA Campus
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Child Find Screening
Early child cognition, language and motor screening dates and times for ages 3-21
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Food Service Newsletter
September 2025 - This fall, students can dip into bold new tastes with Dip'n to Flavor
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StopFinder
The most accurate information about your student’s bus schedule at anytime from anywhere. Get the app today!
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