A letter from Pogona
Dear Students, Pogona misses all of you and hopes all is well with each of you. She would like to provide you with a helpful, fun tip for the day: Spend some time outside each day for fresh air and…
An Interactive Sensory Pathway Comes To New Branches Charter Academy
Ten students from Grand Rapids Community College’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA Club) designed, created, and sought-out community partners to bring an interactive sensory pathway to New Branches Charter Academy. “When we discussed the idea of installing a sensory hallway…
The Spirit of Giving
The New Branches school community has a genuine spirit of giving this year and the staff has been instrumental in teaching students what this truly means. It is truly remarkable to see the outpouring of compassion from the entire school…
Ms. Hasenbank’s leadership, helping New Branches reach new heights as an environmentally focused school
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…
Fun Rivalry for a Great Cause
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
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…
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
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
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
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…