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Welcome Wishes to Our New Student Advocate

By Nicole Hahn | November 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Welcome Wishes to Our New Student Advocate
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…

Welcome wishes for Our New Eco-Art Teacher

By Nicole Hahn | November 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Welcome wishes for Our New Eco-Art Teacher
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…

Happy Principal Appreciation Month

By Nicole Hahn | October 30, 2019 | Comments Off on Happy Principal Appreciation Month
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…

We Were Recognized for Our MSTEP Scores

By Nicole Hahn | September 27, 2019 | Comments Off on We Were Recognized for Our MSTEP Scores
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…

Maranda Visits NBCA – Environmental Focus Spotlight

By Nicole Hahn | September 17, 2019 | Comments Off on Maranda Visits NBCA – Environmental Focus Spotlight
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 to the 2019/2020 School Year!

By Nicole Hahn | August 25, 2019 | Comments Off on Welcome to the 2019/2020 School Year!
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…

Boys Are on the Run!

By Nicole Hahn | June 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Boys Are on the Run!
Ten boys and two teachers, Mr. Bell and Mr. Pall, braved running the Brian Diemer 5k Race on Saturday, June 8. They did an excellent job and had fun along the way! The group of boys and teachers call themselves…

New Branches receives State Grants to improve the safety and security of students!

By Nicole Hahn | April 1, 2019 | Comments Off on New Branches receives State Grants to improve the safety and security of students!
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…

People of New Branches – Heather Bessinger

By Nicole Hahn | April 1, 2019 | Comments Off on People of New Branches – Heather Bessinger
Get to know Ms. Bessinger! She is a first grade teacher, and has been with New Branches for 3 years! Her favorite part about teaching is seeing the “light bulb moments” from her students. #PeopleofNewBranches

Mr. Bell is a Cool Teacher!

By Nicole Hahn | April 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Mr. Bell is a Cool Teacher!
  WGVU has recognized excellence in the classroom for over 20 years. One of the ways that they recognize teachers is through the WGVU Cool Teacher Contest. Students from all over the area can submit nominations to be accepted into…