PACT Charter School

09/03/2026

📚 Building Connections, One Classroom at a Time! 📚

Last week, our Elementary Principal and Assistant Principal took time out of their busy schedules to visit classrooms, introduce themselves, and read books to our students!

Moments like these matter. When school leaders step into classrooms, students see familiar, friendly faces instead of just names on the announcements. It builds trust, shows students they are valued, and reminds everyone that our administrators are invested in more than just the day-to-day operations — they care about the whole child.

Thank you to our administration team for making time to connect with our students. This is what community looks like!

09/03/2026

We're celebrating the dedication of our incredible staff members who have reached significant career milestones at PACT. Their years of hard work and commitment have helped shape our school community into what it is today.

20 years of service: Jill Borchers, Julie Howell

5 years of service: Miranda Barthel, Jared Barsness, Ashley Christensen, Lauren Clements, Jessica Everson, Tim Jindra, Brandon Kronwall, Jody Krueger, Lynsey Jorgenson, Brooke Lenneman, Mike McGilligan, Kasey Olson, Shelly Olson, Robin Schaible, Matt Swinnerton

09/02/2026

✨️✨️ The time has finally come! We are thrilled to announce that our Fall Play has been selected! PACT Theatre will be presenting The Sound of Murder by Don Zolidis! 🎭🩸🔍

"A director has been murdered. Which iconic character from a Broadway musical did it? It’s up to two unhinged detectives to uncover the truth before anybody breaks into song (especially the cats). Did Maria solve the problem the only way she knew how? What was this “shot” Alexander Hamilton’s been bragging about? Has little Annie’s hard knock life finally pushed her too far? Or should somebody investigate that weird barber who’s always offering people pie? Take a tour through musical-theatre history in this ultra-flexible comedy filled with ridiculous razzle-dazzle."

Here are a few things Auditioners will need to know:

✅️ 1.) Register for Theatre in Bound

✅️ 2.) Please complete the Audition Form. It is on Parent Square.

✅️ 3.) Please select an Audition time slot. We will be taking small groups at one time!

Break Legs!! 🎭🎭

09/01/2026

2027-2028 ENROLLMENT LOTTERY APPLICATION IS OPEN!

We're excited to announce that the enrollment lottery application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open at PACT Charter School, located in Ramsey, Minnesota!

PACT is a tuition-free public charter school serving students K-12 — with Elementary, Secondary, and Online options available.

📍 Apply now at pactcharter.org/apply-now

09/01/2026

SEPTEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT: RESPECT

At PACT, we focus on character-based education. Each month, we focus on one of our defined traits.

For September, the focus is on RESPECT. We define this as understanding that something is good, valuable, and important and should be treated in an appropriate way.

08/28/2026

Happy Non-School Fri-yay!
PACT has a 4-day school week policy with roots in our history, and we have as many non-school Fridays as we can muster! Teachers use non-school Fridays for grading, professional development, and team meetings. Families use it to connect with other families, do homework, and probably sleep! Enjoy!

08/27/2026

Making friends starts with just one word: "Yo!" 👋

This week, Dr. Bronson and Mr. Reinhard traded their offices for the classroom to read "Yo! Yes?" by Chris Raschka — a story about two kids from very different worlds who turn a hesitant "yo" into a lifelong friendship, one word at a time.

It's a simple story with a big lesson: you don't need a lot of words to reach out to someone new. Sometimes all it takes is showing up, saying hi, and being willing to say "yes."

Our Panthers are learning that friendship starts with courage — and a little bit of curiosity about the person next to you.

08/27/2026

to Dolly Carton... 💖

Photo of the day: Dolly Carton, our library diva, working 9 to 5 as the true queen of the library stacks. Rolling through with more stories than she can carry, whispering to the books, "Here you come again!" 📚 🎶

Dolly Parton

08/27/2026

Elementary Principal Dr. Lara Bronson represented PACT at the national NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference in Charlotte, NC, presenting "Where Joy Meets Precision: Flexible Skill Grouping in Elementary Reading and Math."

Her session introduced educators from across the country — and around the world — to PACT's flexible skill model, an approach that challenges and supports every student through responsive, data-driven instruction tailored to their individual growth.

Proud to see PACT's innovative teaching methods inspiring educators nationwide! 🐾

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