PACT Charter School

Exciting news!

PACT Charter School has received the 2026 National School Public Relations Association Award of Excellence—our website redesign was recognized as the best in the Publications and Digital Media category nationwide! 🏆

From one aging site to four modern, accessible websites serving our whole community. We're so proud!

Read the full story: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/82589512

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Our trap team competed at the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League's Class 1A Championship on Monday in Alexandria. Despite brutal crosswinds with gusts up to 50 mph, the team persevered and finished strong.

Leading the way was Annika Floan ('27), who shot an incredible 96 out of 100 targets—tying for the top score among all females in the class. After a tie breaker, Annika took second place!

Annika finished the season ranked the #1 female in the class and #7 female in the state, averaging 23.5 out of 25. That performance has earned her an invitation to next week's Minnesota State High School League Trap Tournament. With 10,500 students registered for trap statewide, only the top 25 girls earn a spot to compete head-to-head—regardless of class.

Congratulations, Annika—and good luck at state!

After twenty years as a PACT Panther — first as a student in the Class of 2006, now as a parent — outgoing School Board Chair Ryan Heineman is sharing a heartfelt farewell.

In his message, "Roots and Results," he reflects on a remarkable chapter: opening our Secondary Campus, navigating and overcoming a major financial challenge, approving the largest teacher salary increase in our 31-year history, and building toward an online school, community education, and a K-12 waitlist of more than 940 families.

Thank you, Ryan, for your leadership and heart. Once a Panther, always a Panther. 🐾 ❤️🖤

Read his full message here >>> https://www.pactcharter.org/index.php?pageID=smartSiteFeed&psqFeed=true&articleID=81596269

It's hiring season at PACT — and we're growing!

We've got a fresh batch of open positions, and we're looking for good people to join the team. If you know someone who'd be a great fit (or if that someone is you), this is your sign.

Take a look at what's open, tag a friend, and help us spread the word. The best teams are built on referrals from people we trust — and that includes you. 🐾❤🐾

👉 pactcharter.org/careers

Employee of the Month: Kasey Olson '16

The Board is pleased to recognize Kasey Olson, grade 3 teacher, as PACT's May 2026 Employee of the Month. As a PACT graduate, Ms. Olson demonstrates instructional excellence, creating a welcoming and engaging classroom where all students thrive.

Outside the classroom, Ms. Olson serves on the Building Instructional Leadership Team and leads her Professional Learning Community, modeling a student-centered approach and fostering a positive environment among colleagues. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Olson on this well-deserved recognition.

What a way to end kindergarten! Ms. Miller's class spent their last day of school at "Camp Read A Lot" — and it was nothing short of magical.

Students cozied up with their flashlights and read under their very own table tents, then took turns choosing a story they had been practicing and reading it aloud to their classmates. We were also treated to a special visit from our guest reader, Dr. Bronson!

The day wrapped up with s'mores-inspired trail mix and a sweet time of sharing — the perfect send-off for an incredible group of kindergartners.

Here's to a wonderful summer, and to all the reading adventures ahead!

Meet the educators behind PACT Online Campus!

Our Online Campus instructors are hired and trained to the same high standards as our in-person schools, bringing the full Panther experience online. Expect core academics, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication — all in a flexible online setting.

Enrollment is open for grades 6–10. Apply now at pactcharter.org/apply-now!