charter schools
NC Education Superintendent recognizes Lakeside Charter for academic improvement
Sept. 4. Lakeside Charter Academy in Cornelius has announced “significant academic growth” for the 2024–2025 school year, a major milestone in the school’s academic comeback. At the start of the school year, Lakeside was one of six charter schools in Mecklenburg County to receive an “F” grade on the North Carolina School Report Card. “Thanks […]
Seven students at Lakeside Charter qualify for national history competition in Orlando
March 31. Seven students from Lakeside Charter Academy were winners in the regional round of the Great History Challenge at Winthrop University on March 25. Their exceptional performance earned them a spot at the National competition in May, to be held in Orlando over the Memorial Day weekend. The students are: Colton Garris – 6th […]
Pioneer Springs Community School lands $150K grant
Feb. 5. Great Schools NC has named Pioneer Springs Community School one of three recipients of its inaugural “School Quality Cohort Award.” This grant, which includes $150,000, is intended to support academic excellence and, specifically, Pioneer Spring’s goal of growing students. Pioneer Springs Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Friend said they are “eager to realize the […]
When this old world starts getting me down
Nov. 6. What did you do yesterday? Dr. Jim Montague went up on the roof of Lakeside Charter Academy as part of a fundraiser for new technology at the school. The goal was $12,000 and they reached $14,000, says Montague, the principal. Lakeside Charter Academy is a tuition-free Neighborhood Charter School with 215 students in […]
