Open enrollment night

Hi all! I'm going to try and get back in the swing of things over here at the blog. I'll start by posting the most recent School News column:

At North Branch Area Public Schools, we have many things to offer prospective students. We also know that it is imperative we do everything we can to attract new students.

We are pleased to announce Open Enrollment Night on Tuesday, Jan. 3, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., at Sunrise River School, North Branch Area Middle School, North Branch Area High School, and the Area Learning Center.

Open Enrollment Night is an opportunity for us to show off our wonderful facilities, staff, and programs. Staff will be on hand at each site to answer questions and show students why NBAPS is the right solution for them. There is much to be proud of!

We offer world language K-12, and have Spanish, music, and phy-ed in elementary school. There are Kindles in our media centers, and college in the schools. A robotics program, half-day, every-day Kindergarten, specialized learning for gifted and talented students, and individualized math and reading instruction are all available. And that is just a sample.

Our Focus Forward initiative is resulting in big changes in how we educate; changes that reflect the times we live in and the skills students need in a tough, technology-driven economy.

Roughly a dozen mini-grants across the district will put technology in the hands of kids, and teachers on the path to providing technology skills across the curriculum. Our D3 (Discover Digital Devices) program allows high school students to bring devices they already possess into the classroom.

Do you know students outside the district? Encourage them to attend and learn more. We have even expanded our busing borders, and though we can’t give everyone a ride from their home, students looking to open enroll here may be closer to a bus stop than they think.

We can make this a great night. If you have questions, or if you know people who might want to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (651) 674-1012.

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