CHOICE STORIES
Spring Break Bliss!
Whatever you have planned for spring break, we hope you have a blast. Whether you are relaxing on a beach in Florida or enjoying a staycation, below is a list of ideas to rejuvenate and refresh over the next week!…
20 Years of Making a Difference
On Tuesday, March 19, Ferris State University Charter Schools Office recognized three of the trailblazers who had the vision to bring a better education option to the Benton Harbor community. They are veterans in the charter school movement and were…
April’s Character Choices theme is citizenship.
Citizenship can be related to Earth Day and the importance of taking care of the earth around us. This can include the spaces that the students use in your building such as the cafeteria. Talk to your students about how the planet is impacted…
Congratulations and Kudos for the week of 3.25.19
Whirlpool volunteers hosted a game coding workshop for Benton Harbor Charter students for Women in Technology Day! Check it out. #DoveNation families and staff had a blast at their Seussical Reading Carnival! Check it out. Second Home students are showing off their Pete the Cat art projects. Give…
A life committed to students at New Branches: Mr. Allan Pall
Allan Pall is what some might call a legend at New Branches Charter Academy. He is in his 27th year of teaching at the school! He is a champion for students and has impacted thousands throughout his tenure.…
Celebrations and Kudos for the week of March 18th, 2019
Students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy spent time peer editing their Character Choices projects. See here. The Willow Room at Creative Montessori Academy embraced the weather and ran four laps around the track. Nice job! Middle school students at Four Corners Montessori Academy enjoyed their educational trip to…
March is Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. This month provides opportunities to explore reading in whole new ways aimed at motivating students to learn while having a bit of fun in the process. Check out what some of the schools are doing to celebrate…
Two of Choice Schools’ Leaders Named Top 10 Administrators by Michigan Association of Public School Academies
We are proud to announce that two of our school administrators, Kerri Barrett and Ali DuBois, have been named semifinalists for the 2019 Michigan’s Charter School Administrator of the Year Award! From nearly 600 total nominations and 200 submitted…
Congratulations and kudos for the week of March 12th
Congratulations to Bradford Academy’s Academic Games Team for winning a gold medal in equations and a silver medal in onwards and onsets! 🥇🥈 Give them a high-five! Students at Benton Harbor Charterpaid tribute to some of the greatest Motown performers at their very own…
Using communication to thrive – Michelle Nighbert and Cheryl Paull
One in the same with a different name! “One in the same with a different name” is how Michelle Nighbert and Cheryl Paull like to describe their conjoining schools – Macomb Montessori Academy and Second Home Child Development Center in…
Our partners’ perspective
I could not be happier, prouder, more grateful, amazed, awestruck and relieved by our decision to partner with Choice Schools Associates to operate Ivywood Classical Academy. What an adventure this school has been. Every curveball that came our way we managed to HIT OUT OF THE PARK, thanks to our amazing partnership we have built with Choice. I recommend Choice Schools to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, competitive, experienced, and mission-driven organization. They are simply the best.”
- Tyler Horning, Founder and Board President at Ivywood Classical Academy