Welcome to Pioneer Springs Community School,
the region's only nature-based free public charter school.
Where learning comes naturally.
Students are empowered to live their learning in an authentic environment connecting them to nature and community.
We believe in educating the whole child, academically, physically, socially and emotionally.
the region's only nature-based free public charter school.
Where learning comes naturally.
Students are empowered to live their learning in an authentic environment connecting them to nature and community.
We believe in educating the whole child, academically, physically, socially and emotionally.
2020/2021 Opening Plan- A Message from Ms. Becky, Director of Academics and Operations
Pioneer Parents,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. If you are a returning family, we look forward to reconnecting, hearing about your summer adventures, and starting the journey for this new year. If you are new to Pioneer Springs, we are appreciative that you have chosen to learn with us and we look forward to getting to know your student and your family.
As you know, Pioneer Springs Community School draws students from some 9 counties and, at this time, the statistics for the spread of Covid-19 continue to show significant increases among those demographics. Because our clear priorities are community, including the safety of all stakeholders, and because our intention is to maintain a slow but steady progression toward 'normalcy' once we begin the school year, Pioneer Springs will open in an online learning format for the first six weeks of school. Students will access their instruction via Google Classroom beginning September 1st through October 9th and a number of resources and supports will be in place to ensure the success of all students during this time.
Toward a smooth start to the school year, please anticipate that a page of resources, tutorials, directions, and other information relative to our online learning process will soon be available on this website. Further, the weekly Coop Scoop(our emailed newsletter) will continue to serve as your best resource for timely and accurate information as we further develop our plans. Finally, please know that, well before school actually starts, we'll be in touch regarding orientations by your student(s)'s teachers, directions about how to access instructional materials and computers if needed, and any other details that will ensure the best conditions to start the school year. Following are a few dates to note regarding school preparations and I hope you will be in touch at beckyf@pioneersprings.org should you have questions specific to your scholar's needs. Thank you, again, for your feedback in helping to shape our plans for the fall, and for choosing Pioneer Springs Community School...let the adventure begin!
August 7th—Online high school orientation (a link invite will be sent to high school students)
August 17th-26th—Orientation and PSCS Covenant conferences with teachers
August 27th- Instructional materials pick-up day
September 1- First day of school
September 23- Community will be notified of possible next learning phase based on health data and direction from state leadership
October 9- End of remote learning for first six weeks (tbd)
Pioneer Parents,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. If you are a returning family, we look forward to reconnecting, hearing about your summer adventures, and starting the journey for this new year. If you are new to Pioneer Springs, we are appreciative that you have chosen to learn with us and we look forward to getting to know your student and your family.
As you know, Pioneer Springs Community School draws students from some 9 counties and, at this time, the statistics for the spread of Covid-19 continue to show significant increases among those demographics. Because our clear priorities are community, including the safety of all stakeholders, and because our intention is to maintain a slow but steady progression toward 'normalcy' once we begin the school year, Pioneer Springs will open in an online learning format for the first six weeks of school. Students will access their instruction via Google Classroom beginning September 1st through October 9th and a number of resources and supports will be in place to ensure the success of all students during this time.
Toward a smooth start to the school year, please anticipate that a page of resources, tutorials, directions, and other information relative to our online learning process will soon be available on this website. Further, the weekly Coop Scoop(our emailed newsletter) will continue to serve as your best resource for timely and accurate information as we further develop our plans. Finally, please know that, well before school actually starts, we'll be in touch regarding orientations by your student(s)'s teachers, directions about how to access instructional materials and computers if needed, and any other details that will ensure the best conditions to start the school year. Following are a few dates to note regarding school preparations and I hope you will be in touch at beckyf@pioneersprings.org should you have questions specific to your scholar's needs. Thank you, again, for your feedback in helping to shape our plans for the fall, and for choosing Pioneer Springs Community School...let the adventure begin!
August 7th—Online high school orientation (a link invite will be sent to high school students)
August 17th-26th—Orientation and PSCS Covenant conferences with teachers
August 27th- Instructional materials pick-up day
September 1- First day of school
September 23- Community will be notified of possible next learning phase based on health data and direction from state leadership
October 9- End of remote learning for first six weeks (tbd)
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“Pioneer Springs Community School is a dynamic school that has tremendous support from all stakeholders.
Deeply ingrained in the culture and operation of the institution is a nurturing environment that gives students equitable opportunities to access resources that promote collaboration and individualized learning.” AdvancED Accreditation Engagement Review Report 2018 |
"Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the mountains and the stars up above. Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education."
– David Polis
– David Polis
