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January marked Board Appreciation Month, a time to say thank you for the countless hours our Board members dedicate to our schools. Students and teachers showcased their creativity and gratitude in various ways. Here’s a glimpse into the thoughtful gestures from some of our schools:
Achieve Charter Academy: Students shared special messages on cards and treated Board members to a mini-recorder concert.
![Students playing mini-recorders](/getmedia/59c008e5-c142-405b-acae-996489bf9f99/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ3.jpg)
Advantage Charter Academy & Willow Charter Academy: LACA Board members were adorned with "swagged out" spirit wear, reflecting the spirit of camaraderie and appreciation shared among the school community.
Atlanta Heights Charter School: Board members were treated to their favorite dinner during the Board meeting... pizza!
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School: Board members received thoughtful gift boxes to celebrate all they do.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy: Chandler Woods Academy Board members received thank you cards and enjoyed speeches from several students about why they love Chandler Woods.
![Students with Board Members](/getmedia/9bccca64-4689-4f96-a866-f5926f953623/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ2.jpg)
Detroit Premier Academy: It was all about sweets for Board members at Detroit Premier Academy. Each member received a candy message, a gift bag with treats, and a personal card.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy: Third graders presented Board members with donut-themed appreciation cards along with donuts!
Want to see more Board Appreciation photos, click here.
Endeavor Charter Academy: Personalized Endeavor T-shirts and heartfelt thank-you cards were presented to Board members to acknowledge their contributions to our school community.
Gate City Charter Academy: The upper elementary choir at Gate City Academy performed a song about "Keep Going" to encourage the great work of each Board member.
Grand River Preparatory High School: Board members received a heartfelt card and custom cookies as tokens of appreciation.
Inspire Charter Academy: The All-Girls' Dance Troupe at Inspire Academy performed during the board meeting, and Board members were treated to boutique cupcakes and breakfast.
Keystone Academy: Board members were honored with a dinner, dessert, thoughtful gifts, and a performance by the middle school choir.
Knapp Charter Academy: Board members were presented with a special cake and beautiful pictures drawn by students.
![Special cake for Knapp Board](/getmedia/1815cb30-6c6c-4a73-af2b-be90e1244d98/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ5.jpg)
Legacy Charter Academy: Principal gifts included customized fleeces, travel coffee mugs, and touching thank-you videos from classrooms, expressing gratitude from the entire school community.
Paragon Charter Academy: Board members received a link to choose new school swag online.
Pembroke Academy: A video tribute was shared with the Pembroke Academy Board members, thanking them for their contributions and unwavering support.
PrepNet Virtual Academy: Board members received new PVA hoodies and cards as a thank-you.
Reach Charter Academy: Board members were honored with a heartfelt speech from a student, expressing their appreciation for the Board's dedication.
Ridge Park Charter Academy: Kindergarteners at Ridge Park visited to show their appreciation to Board members. They also made a giant thank you note and finger-painted magnets.
Southside Academy Charter School: Students created posters and craft projects to express their gratitude to members of the Board.
Taylor Exemplar Academy: Students expressed their gratitude through artwork dedicated to Board members.
![Student artwork](/getmedia/da10b848-2c26-4586-af05-3e55123c1a63/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ4.jpg)
Vanguard Charter Academy: Board members will be receiving handmade mugs from students, adding a personal touch to their appreciation.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy: Prior to their meeting, Vanderbilt Board members celebrated with students and received a thoughtful gift of appreciation.
Walton Charter Academy: Principal Boersma thanked the Board members for their service - presenting them with student-made cards and a video of scholars sharing why they love Walton.
Thank you to all of our Board members for your continued commitment to our schools!
About National Heritage Academies:
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
Achieve Charter Academy: Students shared special messages on cards and treated Board members to a mini-recorder concert.
![Students playing mini-recorders](/getmedia/59c008e5-c142-405b-acae-996489bf9f99/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ3.jpg)
Advantage Charter Academy & Willow Charter Academy: LACA Board members were adorned with "swagged out" spirit wear, reflecting the spirit of camaraderie and appreciation shared among the school community.
Atlanta Heights Charter School: Board members were treated to their favorite dinner during the Board meeting... pizza!
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School: Board members received thoughtful gift boxes to celebrate all they do.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy: Chandler Woods Academy Board members received thank you cards and enjoyed speeches from several students about why they love Chandler Woods.
![Students with Board Members](/getmedia/9bccca64-4689-4f96-a866-f5926f953623/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ2.jpg)
Detroit Premier Academy: It was all about sweets for Board members at Detroit Premier Academy. Each member received a candy message, a gift bag with treats, and a personal card.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy: Third graders presented Board members with donut-themed appreciation cards along with donuts!
Want to see more Board Appreciation photos, click here.
Endeavor Charter Academy: Personalized Endeavor T-shirts and heartfelt thank-you cards were presented to Board members to acknowledge their contributions to our school community.
Gate City Charter Academy: The upper elementary choir at Gate City Academy performed a song about "Keep Going" to encourage the great work of each Board member.
Grand River Preparatory High School: Board members received a heartfelt card and custom cookies as tokens of appreciation.
Inspire Charter Academy: The All-Girls' Dance Troupe at Inspire Academy performed during the board meeting, and Board members were treated to boutique cupcakes and breakfast.
Keystone Academy: Board members were honored with a dinner, dessert, thoughtful gifts, and a performance by the middle school choir.
Knapp Charter Academy: Board members were presented with a special cake and beautiful pictures drawn by students.
![Special cake for Knapp Board](/getmedia/1815cb30-6c6c-4a73-af2b-be90e1244d98/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ5.jpg)
Legacy Charter Academy: Principal gifts included customized fleeces, travel coffee mugs, and touching thank-you videos from classrooms, expressing gratitude from the entire school community.
Paragon Charter Academy: Board members received a link to choose new school swag online.
Pembroke Academy: A video tribute was shared with the Pembroke Academy Board members, thanking them for their contributions and unwavering support.
PrepNet Virtual Academy: Board members received new PVA hoodies and cards as a thank-you.
Reach Charter Academy: Board members were honored with a heartfelt speech from a student, expressing their appreciation for the Board's dedication.
Ridge Park Charter Academy: Kindergarteners at Ridge Park visited to show their appreciation to Board members. They also made a giant thank you note and finger-painted magnets.
Southside Academy Charter School: Students created posters and craft projects to express their gratitude to members of the Board.
Taylor Exemplar Academy: Students expressed their gratitude through artwork dedicated to Board members.
![Student artwork](/getmedia/da10b848-2c26-4586-af05-3e55123c1a63/NHA_Appreciation_664x374_CZ4.jpg)
Vanguard Charter Academy: Board members will be receiving handmade mugs from students, adding a personal touch to their appreciation.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy: Prior to their meeting, Vanderbilt Board members celebrated with students and received a thoughtful gift of appreciation.
Walton Charter Academy: Principal Boersma thanked the Board members for their service - presenting them with student-made cards and a video of scholars sharing why they love Walton.
Thank you to all of our Board members for your continued commitment to our schools!
About National Heritage Academies:
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.