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Trick or Treating 2026

On Thursday, October 29th All Arete kiddos can dress in their Halloween costumes and will Parade and then Trick or Treat around the playground at 11:30.

All students who are not on campus that day may sign up to come Trick or Treat with their parents. Please reserve a spot for each kiddo who you are bringing on campus that day! Please do not "show up" that day if you are not signed up or we will not have enough treats/toys. We need volunteers and treats or toys for the Trick or Treating. There are two parts to this Sign Up.

Marshmallows and Mysteries

We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be sipping hot cocoa with marshmallows while we enjoy some mystery reading selections presented by the teachers. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite mystery character or some comfy pajamas. Also, you may bring a book for the book exchange table, if you would like. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.
The schedule is as follows:
5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table.
6:00- 6:15- Hot Cocoa and marshmallows will be provided.
6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows, and blankets for reading time.
Please click to sign up so we make sure we have enough treats. Thank you!

Fall Enrichment Classes 2026-27

This is the first sign up for TK thru 8th Grade enrichments for the 2026-2027 School Year. Enrichments will run September 14 - December 11 (no school October 12 to 16, November 11 and November 25 to 27) with make ups December 14 to 18.

Arete Field Trips 2026-27

We are so excited to offer a new round of field trips. 

FOR THE FIRST WEEK THIS IS POSTED, YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ONLY ONE FIELD TRIP. THEN STARTING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR AS MANY AS YOU WANT. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR MORE THAN ONE FIELD TRIP DURING THE FIRST WEEK, WE WILL DELETE ALL SIGNUPS AND YOU CAN RE-SIGN UP FOR ONLY ONE.
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Director's Message

Arete Charter Academy recognizes the value of each child and strives to inspire students to learn and grow to their potential by providing a quality education through a positive learning experience.  We work in partnership with the home and community to meet the individual needs of the student and develop the learning and social skills necessary for maximizing lifelong learning potential.
 
Arete Charter Academy believes that an educated person in the 21st Century is a confident, life­long learner, who can communicate effectively, think creatively, reason logically, manage resources effectively, and understand and capitalize on their own talents, strengths, and abilities. Operating at 16229 Duggans Road, Grass Valley, California, Arete Charter Academy will improve educational opportunities for students and families in Nevada County and surrounding counties by providing a school that is:
 
Offering a rigorous academic curriculum to all its students.
Committed to maintaining high expectations for both academic and personal performance.
Believing that students deserve the opportunity to have instruction delivered in a way that is meaningful and accessible to them.

Providing a supportive school environment.
Including parental involvement as an essential element of a quality educational experience.
Acknowledging that every person is valuable and deserves respect.
Knowing that all students can learn and that they learn in different ways.