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CHOICE STORIES

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Celebrating 5 Year Anniversaries with Choice Schools Associates in 2023

May 9, 2023
On behalf of all Central Office, thank you for your passion and devotion to your schools each and every day! We are honored to support champions like you who know, love and inspire your communities. In addition to highlighting all…
WMAES Students plant a tree together in the 62-acre campus in celebration of earth day at their school.

From Desk to Dirt Earth Day Celebrations

April 27, 2023
April marks not only the start of spring, it also marks a busy week of Earth Day Celebrations at our schools. Schools have been hard at work teaching their students about the importance of treating our planet respectfully. In honor…
Photo of 3 students at a school managed by Choice Schools Associates holding their favorite books and smiling at the camera.

The Cornerstone of All Learning – Literacy

March 28, 2023
  Happy March is Reading Month! Choice Schools is an organization dedicated to furthering student academic achievement, and our work starts with our commitment to literacy. The newly redeveloped Choice Schools Literacy Plan articulates a clear and ambitious roadmap for…
Young student holding Montessori materials

Celebrating Montessori Education Week

February 27, 2023
Montessori Education Week celebrates a philosophy that fosters exploration, empowerment and independence. The last week of February honors Dr. Maria Montessori and the lasting innovation she brings to the education space today.  In the Choice Schools Network, we have reimagined…
3 Macomb Montessori Academy students pose in the classroom as their favorite African American Historical Figures in the classroom

Black History Month at Our Schools

February 23, 2023
February marks Black History Month, a tradition that exists to honor the contributions of African Americans from our history, today and our future. Here are some of the ways our school communities celebrated some of our nation’s trailblazers.  Bradford Academy…
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Board Appreciation Month – The Foundation of School Strength

January 24, 2023
Running a school is an all-hand-on-deck job. Many are quick to think of the faces they see everyday in the building when acknowledging who keeps the place functioning smoothly. However, there are many people who may not be in the…
Thank you to our 77 board members for their dedication & support

Board Appreciation Month 2023

January 4, 2023
January not only marks the beginning of a new year, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, we recognize the crucial role that our board…
Photo of Choice Schools Associates Central Office staff members posing during the 2022 Choice Serves event at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

2022 In Review at Choice Schools Associates

December 15, 2022
December is here, and for many of the families in our school communities that means holidays, time with the family and plenty of fun times. As we send off our students and staff for the Winter Break, we wanted to…
Samantha Rodriguez-Osorio

Alumni Pays It Forward For Other Charter School Students

November 29, 2022
After receiving thousands of scholarship dollars to attend her dream college Samantha Rodriguez-Osorio, alumni from West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, was eager and prepared to launch into the next phase of her educational journey. Sam is intelligent, bright, and…
Ross Hinkle Photo

Choice Schools Welcomes Ross Hinkle as our Chief School Finance and Operations Officer

November 23, 2022
We are excited to welcome Ross Hinkle to Choice Schools as the Chief School Finance and Operations Officer. In this role, Ross oversees school finance, operations, safety, and facilities. Ross comes to us from Belding Area Schools, where he served as the Executive Director of Finance and Operations/CFO. There,…

Our partners’ perspective

Choice Schools has created and implemented a vision for every child to learn and grow based on his/her needs. They have instilled this mission in their educators, who strive every day to provide the tools for students to reach their full, unique, and empowered potential and purpose.”

– Lisa Gillon, Principal at Livingston Classical Academy

I have worked with Choice Schools Associates for the last 13 years. The service and support that Choice provides its leaders and schools is top notch. They have figured out a successful formula to support the schools in each facet of operation - human resources, finance, operations, and curriculum and instruction. Their support allows me to focus on the daily operation of my school.”

– Terry Larkin, principal at New Branches Charter School Academy

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