Springs’ Keys, Arrow, and High School Learning Centers welcomed new staff members:
Marissa Nelson – High School Learning Center English teacher
Brandon Ung – High School Learning Center English teacher
April Holemo – Keys and Arrow education specialist
Steven Garay – Keys and Arrow math aide
Sam Spears – Keys and Arrow instructional aide
Springs’ Cherry Valley Student Center began its school year with RAD (Reduce Anxiety and Depression) Week, reported Principal Tammy Slaten, “by encouraging our students to develop on a social-emotional level prior to the start of the curriculum. We realize students need to feel a sense of belonging before they can focus academically and we take pride in our RAD Week and the amazing community it brings.”
Springs’ Virtual Village—Montessori Voyage and Virtual Academy—had a strong start to the school year, reported Lisa Fahrenkamp, program facilitator II, with the program growing to more than 300 students. Kick-off events included an open house, in which parents and students had the chance to meet staff, Spirit Week, and Menifee Park Day. Also in the works is the first field trip to Safari Park in San Diego.
Springs Enterprise Learning Center has begun the year with many improvements underway at the site. A new fence is helping with student safety and has allowed the Center to expand its playground area. Other improvements include a new Kindergarten classroom, multipurpose room, Parent Hub collaborative workspace, and a special education suite.
The Corona Student Center, serving 207 students in grades K-8, has begun classes for its final year in its present location. In the 2024–25 school year, the center will relocate to a new location on Compton Avenue in Corona which will have 45,000 square feet of space and 29 classrooms allowing it to serve more students, reported Principal E.J. Whitehead.
Springs presented both a parent and high school student “Ignite” conference to prepare for the new school year, shared Tammy Jackson, senior director – ILP.
With the increasing number of students joining Springs homeschool programs, Senior Director Tammy Jackson reported, “We are excited to share that this year’s leadership team comprises six homeschool leaders.” The six include: Nancy Branchaud, Rebecca Fabozzi, Renee Hanson, Jacquelyn Hunter, April Jacoby, and Lori Loucks.
Springs has had staff members advance to new positions as well as welcomed new staff members for the 2023-24 school year. Staffing changes reported include:
Cherry Valley Student Center is planning major improvements to its campus, including adding six classrooms, a main office, staff parking, an outdoor gathering area/classrooms, and an outdoor performing arts center. The improvements will enable the center to better serve the needs of students as the school population grows, reported Principal Tammy Slaten.
Springs’ Hemet Quest Student Center has begun converting a dance studio into a multi-purpose room (MPR). The space is “much needed,” reported Principal Eric Ballard, “as we do not have a spot for events or students to eat lunch when it rains or if it is too hot.”
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
