Community is very important at Network Charter School

Read on for examples of community-oriented projects and activities at our school.

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On your mark!

What happens when students are tasked with creating recycled clothing for a beauty pageant?

Something classy, not trashy!

In the photos below, the newspaper in our pieces represents the large number of opinionated statements mixed in with the factual coverage that journalism provides, while also doubling as a stylishly long capes, tutus, dresses, and shin guards. Those pieced provide our heroes the protection of free speech, which shields them from cooperate propaganda. Our heroes are clad with all forms of communication, including mail. Mail once was a part of the postal system, connecting people from across the country with more than just tweets. The packing bags and boxes provide protection from breakage, and represent preservation above all else. The bags in in each piece are holding the wealth of knowledge that is only bought with time. 

 Community Service Day

On our annual Community Service Day, students give back to the community in a variety of ways, including building a drop library, making homemade grape juice, and cleaning up the garden. This day exemplifies NCS’s community focus and goals. 

Happy Halloween!

Spirit Week started one year with Halloween, and showcased some inventive, interesting, and fun costumes. Students were encouraged to wear their Halloween outfits to school. And of course, teachers were included.

A peek at the future

A group of students had the privilege of touring the Oregon State University campus. All tours were led by OSU students and covered many departments, including engineering, liberal arts, and science.

volunteering at Autzen Stadium

Students raised funds for activities by volunteering to sell concessions at UO football games.

A Big Donation

NCS was fortunate enough to receive a large donation of about 1,200 pounds of masa, oats, flax, and cocoa powder. Valued at few thousand dollars, this was a very generous and much appreciated gift from Hummingbird Wholesale. The students pictured below packaged around 600 pounds of all the food donated.  

Classes in the Community

A student shows off his big catch in the Hooked! course offered at Alton Baker Park through Nearby Nature.