Meeting on May 14, 2016

Please join us at a meeting regarding the Marine Area Community School. The meeting will provide a timeline regarding the process and milestones to date and next steps going forward, will share the vision and educational program planned, and will offer community members opportunities to get involved and answer any questions. To…

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Good Reading

Learn how charter schools can be a platform for innovation and improvement within the public school system. Charter schools = The R&D sector of public education. http://www.educationevolving.org/files/District-Public-Plus-Chartered-Public.pdf

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Breaking News! MDE Approves the Charter!

MDE Approves Charter

On April 15, 2016, the Minnesota Department of Education approved a kindergarten through sixth grade charter school in Marine on St. Croix. The Marine Area Community School will open in the fall of 2017 and can enroll up to 175 students. Charter schools are independent public schools. They offer unique…

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General Enrollment Info

How can I enroll my child at the proposed Marine Area Community School? The school will enroll an eligible pupil who submits a timely application. If the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building then a lottery will be conducted. The School will…

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