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Free GSRP Preschool

September 11, 2017
Still looking for a preschool? The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) offers free, high quality, preschool for qualifying 4-year-old children. Many programs still have openings throughout Kent County. Call 616-447-2409 to enroll today!

Check Out Our Butterfly Garden – Thanks, Groundswell!

May 16, 2017
Our school received a grant to plant our Butterfly Garden which was planted by Mrs. Bessinger’s and Mrs. Neper’s 1st grade classes with the help from our Middle School! Click here to watch the video!      

Student Success with M-Step Testing

March 30, 2017
This past spring, students at New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA) participated in Michigan’s standardized test, known as the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). Students in grades 3 through 8 were tested in the subject areas of English Language…

Sixth Graders Visit West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

February 28, 2017
In February, sixth graders visited West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science to explore the great outdoors. There, they tapped for maple syrup and counted tree rings. They finished their day by roasting marshmallows and hot dogs around the fire.

March Means Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH)!

February 24, 2017
Every year, NBCA participates in Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH). JRFH is a nation-wide fundraiser done mostly in schools to raise money for heart disease, especially in youth.  In the 2015/2016 we raised a little over $900. This year, our school goal is…

Meet Our New Environmental Science Specialist – Mrs. Hasenbank!

February 21, 2017
New Branches Charter Academy is excited to introduce Mrs. Kate Hasenbank, our new Environmental Science Specialist! She is passionate about the environment and loves teaching others about the world around them. Born and raised in Montana, Mrs. Hasenbank loves being…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser – February 2017

February 6, 2017
Our school is joining the fight against blood cancers and helping The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fund research and care for patients. Donate HERE to an NBCA student or to our school and help us reach our fundraising goal! The…

Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Child to New Branches Charter Academy

October 17, 2016
New Branches Charter Academy, located on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, is a tuition-free public school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Here, we put our students first. We care about their success, both inside and outside of…

New Branches and Choice Schools Associates Partnership

July 21, 2015
Dear Students and Parents, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the partnership between New Branches Charter Academy and Choice Schools Associates, a full service, family-owned management company based right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…