Sankofa Prep

🎓 Kindergarten Graduation Celebration 🎓

Today was a special day at Sankofa Prep as we celebrated our Kindergarten graduates! Families joined us to honor our young scholars and their accomplishments throughout the school year. Seeing the smiles, hugs, and proud parents made this a truly memorable celebration.

🌟 Congratulations, Kindergarten Class! 🌟

🌟 NOW RECRUITING BOARD MEMBERS 🌟

Do you have a passion for education, leadership, and community service?

Harvest Best Academy is seeking dedicated community members to serve on its Board of Directors and help shape the future of our scholars and schools.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:
✅ Human Resources
✅ Law
✅ Finance
✅ Education
✅ Business Leadership
✅ Community Engagement

Parents, licensed teachers, and community members from Harvest Best Academy, Wakanda Virtual Academy, Sankofa Prep, and the broader community are encouraged to apply.

📌 Board Member Responsibilities

1️⃣ Governance & Fiduciary Duty
Ensure legal and ethical integrity, financial health, and responsible stewardship of school resources.

2️⃣ Leadership & Accountability
Hire, support, evaluate, and oversee the Executive Director/Principal while monitoring school performance.

3️⃣ Strategic Planning
Help develop and oversee the school's mission, vision, goals, and long-term direction.

4️⃣ Policy Setting
Establish and review policies that support effective governance and organizational success.

5️⃣ Community Engagement
Serve as an ambassador for the school, strengthen community partnerships, and advocate for our scholars.

6️⃣ Board Development & Resource Stewardship
Support board recruitment, succession planning, fundraising efforts, and partnerships that advance the school's mission and sustainability.

📌 Commitment Expectations

✔ Attend monthly board meetings, committee meetings, and annual retreats
✔ Review meeting materials before meetings
✔ Actively participate in discussions and decision-making
✔ Serve on at least one board committee
✔ Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards
✔ Champion the school's mission within the community

⏰ Estimated Time Commitment:
15–25+ hours per month, including meetings, preparation, committee work, advocacy, and fundraising activities.

Together, we can strengthen our schools, support student achievement, and build a brighter future for our community.

📩 Interested in serving? Contact us today to learn more.

Right in the Heart of Your Community! 📍 Located in the heart of South Minneapolis, Sankofa Prep (K–6) is built for families like yours.
Quick access, small class sizes, and a caring team mean your child gets the attention they deserve—close to home.
✨ Enrollment for 2026–27 is now open!
📞 Join a school that’s just minutes away when you need us most.

Small Classes, Big Impact! At Sankofa Prep, we believe every child should be seen and heard.
👩🏽‍🏫 Small class sizes
📚 Personalized learning
🌟 Strong relationships
Your child isn’t just a number—they are our future.
💬 Now enrolling K–6 for the 2026–27 school year!

A School That Speaks Your Language! 🌍 At Sankofa Prep, communication matters.
Our staff speaks multiple languages to support every family and build strong connections.
❤️ We listen. We respond. We care.
📢 Now welcoming new families for 2026–27—come see the difference!

Where Learning Meets Opportunity! 🔬 STEM-focused learning
📖 Dedicated learning centers
🏫 Safe & fun playground
At Sankofa Prep, students explore, create, and grow every day.
🎯 Designed for K–6 learners in a supportive, multicultural environment.
📌 Enroll today for the 2026–27 school year!

Dear HBA, SPA, and WVA Families,
We wanted to communicate our plan for learning starting Monday, February 2nd.
Beginning Monday, all Harvest Best Academy, Sankofa Prep Academy, and Wakanda Virtual Academy campuses will be open and operational. Busing will resume and continue as it has been.
In an effort to ensure that our campuses are as safe as possible, we would like to share a few important safety procedures that will be in place to help limit foot traffic and maintain a secure environment for everyone.
During drop-off and pick-up, we ask that families remain in their vehicles. A staff member will come to you, take your name, and es**rt your child to or from your car. This helps limit the number of people on the sidewalk and inside the building.
WVA students will bring their devices home and back to the learning sites, so if they need to pivot, we can.
If you are feeling uncomfortable or unsafe at your assigned bus stop, please reach out to Ms. K so we can help problem-solve what may work best for your family.
If you would like your child to learn online temporarily, please click this link.
We are asking that if you sign up for online learning, you make a commitment to having your child learn online through February 13th. If you would like to continue beyond February 13th, families will be asked to make a four-week commitment at a time so students are not frequently moving back and forth between online and in-person learning.
We continue to operate a supply and food shelf for families in need. If you are in need of supplies or food, please use the link above, and someone will be in touch with you regarding what you need and how to get it to you.
If you are in need of laundry assistance because you are unable to leave your home, please use this link to sign up so a staff member can reach out to help facilitate getting your laundry done.
To ensure that learning can continue in the event of a sudden safety concern or closure, students will bring home learning packets on Monday and again on Thursday. These packets should be used only if the school must temporarily transition to online learning and will serve as a bridge until devices can be distributed if needed.
If we need to close or shift to online learning, we will communicate with families as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your continued flexibility, partnership, and trust as we navigate these times together. Our priority remains keeping our students, families, and staff safe while continuing learning with as much stability as possible.

Respectfully,
Emily Matter Peterson
Executive Director