The Cydney Center

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Thanks to our incredible partners and families, our launch year was truly unforgettable!! Thank you for believing in the mission and bringing the heart that makes this work so meaningful. We’re stepping into the year ahead inspired and ready to create even more impact as we live out compassion in action!

12/01/2025

If you believe in every child’s potential, this is your moment to turn that belief into real impact. This Giving Tuesday, we’re going all-in for Compass Academy, our adapted microschool where students don’t just learn…they grow, discover, laugh, explore, and redefine what’s possible. Our students show up every day with grit, joy, and brilliance. They’re beating the odds, moving at their own pace, and proving that potential has no limits! Your support will fuel scholarships that provide tuition assistance, which will continue and expand access to our environment that champions and fuels student success every day.

Give today and show that compassion isn’t passive, it’s powerful, it’s intentional, and it creates real change.💚 Donate by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/22rks6hu

Would you be open to converting your generous one-time gift of into a recurring monthly contribution? Regular support enables us to better focus on our mission.

11/27/2025

May you find gratitude today in the wonder, joy, and spark our incredible, uniquely abled, and full-of-light kids bring to the world!

11/18/2025

Friends of The Cydney Center! Giving Tuesday is coming, and we’re inviting YOU to be part of something transformative. 💚
Your Giving Tuesday donation supports Compass Academy Scholarships, helping students of all abilities learn, belong, and thrive in a community built on compassion and potential.

Here’s how you can make an impact:
💚 Give before or on December 2
💚 Share this post and invite others to join you

When we come together, we make room for belonging, growth, and joy-filled learning! Let’s turn compassion into action for every learner, every story, every future. www.thecydneycenter.com/donate

Compass Academy — Guiding every learner toward their unique direction.

11/06/2025

Big News from The Cydney Center! We’re turning everyday shopping into Compassion in Action.

We’ve officially launched RaiseRight, a simple way to support our mission just by buying gift cards for the places you already shop! From groceries to gas, coffee to clothes, every purchase gives back to The Cydney Center!

Shop. Give. Repeat.

Choose from hundreds of retailers. Get started in minutes and make a difference with every dollar!

Ready to join us? Go to www.raiseright.com

Let’s RaiseRight together and grow our impact—one gift card at a time!

11/05/2025

When it comes to fall fun, advocacy, and making memories there have been NO limits! What a season it’s been! From our immersive Pumpkin Patch field trip to exhibiting in the community, meeting amazing new families, and celebrating with an unforgettable Trick-or-Treat Parade, every moment has been filled with joy and Compassion in Action! 💚

10/09/2025

MEET THE TEACHER! 🍏We’re so excited to introduce one of our incredible Compass Academy educators — Jill Anderson! A few fun facts about this amazing educator.

💚19 years in education (and counting!)
💚Proud mom of three
💚Favorite color: Pink
💚Favorite snack: Chips
💚Favorite candy: Dark Chocolate

Her reputation truly precedes her because there are kind people and then there’s Jill! She has a heart of gold and radiates compassion effortlessly.

Students adore her, and Compass Academy is stronger, brighter, and more joyful because of her presence.

Her dedication to helping each child reach their goals shines through her patience, creativity, and belief in every child’s ability beyond limits!

We are beyond grateful for Jill Anderson and how she guides every learner toward their unique direction at Compass Academy at The Cydney Center!

09/24/2025

Go grab your calendar!
We hope to see you next week in front of Asa Bales Park for the homecoming parade, Sept. 25 at 6:30pm

09/17/2025

Leigh Syndrome Awareness Day! Learn more about this rare disease by watching the video below. We honor every person and family impacted by this mitochondrial disease including our very own Cydney! 💚

Leigh Syndrome is a rare, inherited neurometabolic disorder, arising from genetic mutations that impair mitochondrial function. Symptoms can manifest in vari...

09/16/2025

Leigh Syndrome Awareness Week is here! 💚15 year old Cydney Smith is our amazing Mito Warrior and her story continues to beat the odds and inspire change through The Cydney Center. This week, let’s rally together and wear green one day to show love, raise hope, and stand with every Mito Warrior! Together, we are a movement of compassion in action!

Tag us in your pics as you wear green for Leigh Syndrome awareness!

https://www.thecydneycenter.com/about

It’s World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week 💚
Let's learn about Leigh syndrome — a most common pediatric mitochondrial disease.

🟢 What is Leigh syndrome?

Help spread awareness — learn & share!

09/04/2025

🎉MEET THE TEACHER!

We are thrilled to introduce one of our incredible Compass Academy educators: Margo Hoaglan!

✨ A few fun facts about Margo:
💚 Proud mother of three thriving adult children
💚 13 years of experience teaching special education
💚 Favorite color: Blues/Greens
💚 Favorite snack: Pringles
💚 Favorite candy: Caramel M&M’s

Each day, Margo brings her whole self to the classroom, creating joy, connection, belonging, and personalized growth for every student.

In her classroom, fun isn’t the exception—it’s the culture. Her commitment and passion shine as she guides each learner toward their unique direction!

This is compassion in action: extraordinary teachers like Margo helping children grow, learn, and thrive every single day!

08/23/2025

💚The First Week is in the Books! 💚

Our students kicked off the year with smiles, energy, and a passion for learning! We’re looking forward to a year full of growth as every learner pursues their goals on their own unique journey.

Here’s to endless possibilities at Compass Academy at The Cydney Center!