It’s no secret that this year has taken an unexpected turn. From school buildings closing down for the remainder of the school year to switching gears in a matter of days to online distance learning, teachers have definitely stepped up…
Category: Our School Partners
Congratulations to our Power of One Winners
Each year, staff members have the chance to nominate one of their peers who deserves to be recognized for their endless contributions. These nominees encompass Choice’s core values in their daily work by going above and beyond for students, working…
The school was all smiles and tears when student Conor Grandstaff received a surprise visit at his school’s holiday assembly
At Battle Creek Montessori Academy, kindergartener Conor Grandstaff received a surprise visit from his dad, Shawn Grandstaff, who has spent the last 10 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MS in Army boot camp. Conor had no idea that his dad…
A Season of Giving
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Our students and staff have hearts of gold! We are overwhelmed with the number of heartwarming stories we have heard…
Helping Everyone Thrive in Schools – School Interventionists
If a student seems disengaged or even presenting behavioral problems in class, a teacher may call on the help of an interventionist or literacy coach. Specialized knowledge about external and cognitive variables that impact a student makes a school interventionist…
Our School Nutrition Professionals Provide Essential Ingredients to Academic Success
“It’s more than chicken nuggets, sloppy joe’s, plastic gloves & hairnets,” said Shatara Morris, school nutrition program support at Choice Schools. “The school nutrition professionals are responsible for budgeting, supervising, scheduling, counting, measuring, auditing, sanitizing and heavy lifting. They’re counseling, encouraging…
Good News – Monthly Recap
We are so proud of all of our schools, and we are so excited for this 2019-2020 school year. This past month many of our schools have shown up on many media outlets. Take a look at all the great…
Choice Serves Recap!
Last Thursday, August 1, 19 central staff members participated in our annual Choice Serves day. Choice Serves started four years ago as an initiative to give back to our school communities. We are a family and this is one way…
EXPECTING GREATNESS FROM ALL: MUSKEGON MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Ali DuBois, leader at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, partnered with National Alliance for Public Charter Schools to write a blog about expecting greatness in her school!⭐️ Expecting greatness is a core value at Choice Schools and we love seeing it lived…
Oh, the places you’ll go!
The end of this academic year marks another year of successes. You should be proud of all the learning and growth your students have had. Schools have been busy ending the year with memorable, meaningful and reflective trips. These activities help…