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At New Branches Charter Academy students are passionate about taking care of their environment and helping their community, all while learning about some of the most significant environmental issues currently facing our planet. Leading the way to build an engaging…

At New Branches, the competition between the University of Michigan and Michigan State fans is serious! Many students have a deep passion and commitment to either Blue or Green. With this in mind, the staff decided to create a competition…

New Branches parent overcomes adversity and shares her story of inspiration and hope with others Kyrstin Russau was a charter school graduate and wanted something similar for her own family. After researching and exploring many different schools, New Branches became…

We warmly welcome our new Student Advocate (yes, we now have two), Tarika Macias!  We are so happy she is at NBCA.  With her background in developmental psychology, ABA certification, and equity and inclusion, she will be a big asset…

Help us welcome Mrs. Kayleigh Graves, our new Eco-Art teacher. She is excited to be part of the New Branches team and brings a wealth of experience to our community and school! She is most looking forward to sharing the…

Mrs. Terry Larkin is our amazing principal at New Branches Charter Academy. She is a phenomenal leader who has brought passion and dedication to New Branches. She is in her fifth year as principal and has been in education for…

New Branches Charter School Academy was recently recognized by the Office of Education Assessment and Accountability (OEAA) for having displayed professional and ethical test administration practices for the M-STEP, while being observed during the Spring 2019 assessment administration.    At…

This week we had the privilege of having Maranda from WoodTV8 visit us to discuss the importance of outdoor learning. She helped us share how we take a different approach to education by teaching our students outside and having them…

Welcome!  We hope that you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. We are anxiously awaiting your kids’ arrival! This year marks our 25th year of education at New Branches Charter Academy and our promise to…

New Branches received an $11,754 school security grant! We are one of 20 charter schools in the state to have received the Michigan Competitive School Safety Grant Program from the Michigan State Police. The grant is to be used to…