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School Board Trustee Vacancy

PRUSD has an open Trustee position on the Governing Board effective May 15, 2026. Please click the heading for more information and to apply for the open position.
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Arete Summer Checkout List 2026-2027

If your child is returning to Arete for the 2026-2027 school year and if you are interested in keeping any of the items you have checked out for this school year, please complete this form. We will be sending out a complete list of items you have checked out this year over the next few weeks. Please check your emails. We will also be sending a sign up sheet for turning in the items you have checked out. Please complete this form and sign up a.s.a.p. for a time slot. All items will need to be turned in by June 8th, 2026. Items must be returned before you purchase anything for the 2026-2027 school year. Please use this link to save your spot.

2025-2026 Non-Consumable Items & Chromebook Return

This is a separate meeting from your 20 day meeting with your Educational Advisor. Please sign up by using this form to turn in all non-consumable items and your Chromebook, charger and case. If your family is returning next year and are using your Chromebook to finish lessons over the summer, please bring the computer, case, and charger in to have it inspected and re-issued. You will be emailed a list of items that are due to be returned by you around the end of April. If they are not returned you will be sent a bill.

All 8th grade students must have all items turned in and or paid for by June 8th in order to walk the stage at graduation.

Arete 8th Grade End of Year Activities 2026

Hello 8th grade families! The end of the year is quickly approaching. We need your help to end the year in style for our kids. Please sign up to help bring items to the 8th grade breakfast and graduation.

The breakfast will take place on May 28th and is only for 8th grade students. We have some students who are dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian so we are asking for a variety of items to make this an enjoyable breakfast for everyone. Please deliver it early to campus so we can have time to set up and serve the kids at 9.

Students particiating in the promotion ceremony will have the opportinty to decorate graduation caps. Please sign up and provide students with caps and items to decorate it with.

The 8th grade students have voted on the theme Starry Night for their promotion ceremony. Please sign up to provide the decorations to help bring their theme alive. Any and all help is appreciated to set up the ceremony. Set up will begin at 10 am on 6/10.

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Track Practice @ Arete

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Location: Arete Charter Academy, 16229 Duggans Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949, USA

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.