Destine Preparatory Charter School

We're looking for passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors!

Do you have experience in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or nonprofit governance? We're seeking individuals who are committed to educational excellence, equity, and student success to help guide our mission and impact.

Elementary education experience and connections within local school districts, BOCES, higher education, or educational nonprofits are especially valuable. Prior board experience is welcome but not required.

Interested in making a difference? We'd love to hear from you.

The guy that made everything within Destine’s walls possible. Re’Shawn has been an educator for over a decade, working as a teacher and school administrator before joining BES Fellowship to bring high quality, free public charter school to Schenectady’s students. BES is a non-profit organization that discovers and trains outstanding leaders to reform education in their communities.

Mr. Rogers is a lifelong learner, mentor, and compassionate human. When he selects someone to come into his school, he is making an investment in them. Once you are in the building you can be sure that Mr. Rogers will be in your email with feedback, conversations about growth, and may even put a book in your mailbox that he thinks you would enjoy.

Often times we see Mr. Rogers steps into classrooms to observe teachers, and give them just a tiny heart attack wondering why he is there. His focus is clear, he is there to help both teachers and scholars grow, and will often put his teacher hat on and model for the whole room! Practices such as this are one of the many reasons he has been able to build such an impactful school, and will continue that success for years to come.

Some quotes you can hear from our founder are “Just 1% better everyday”, “Water off of a ducks back”, “Growth mindset”, among countless other pieces of wisdom he instills in both staff and scholars. Coming from over a decade of experience in the classroom, he brings real time effective coaching to staff and can be seen coaching countless scholars on ways to turn their day around, or do their best on an upcoming assignment.

We would be here until the end of time if we tried to count all the lives Mr. Rogers has had a positive impact on just by opening Destine Prep, and his vision is felt throughout Schenectady and beyond. For all that he has done, continues to do, and is planning for the future of the school, We thank him!

As we close out the 2025–2026 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this year so special.

To our parents and families, thank you for your partnership, trust, and unwavering support. To our dedicated staff, thank you for the passion, commitment, and care you bring to our scholars every day. To our incredible scholars, thank you for your hard work, resilience, growth, and the joy you bring to our school community. And to our community supporters, thank you for investing your time, resources, and encouragement in our mission.

This year was filled with learning, growth, achievement, and unforgettable memories, all made possible because of the strong community that surrounds our school.

Thank you for being part of our village. We are proud of all we accomplished together and look forward to an even brighter year ahead. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restful summer! ☀️📚❤️

📢 Enrollment is Still Open for the 2026–2027 School Year!

There's still time to join the Destine Preparatory Charter School family! We are currently accepting applications to fill our remaining seats for the upcoming school year.

If you're looking for a supportive, high-expectations learning environment where scholars are empowered to thrive academically and personally, we encourage you to apply today.

Spaces are limited and will be filled as applications are received.

For more information or assistance with the enrollment process, please contact our Enrollment Team at [email protected], or by phone at 518-394-1643

We look forward to welcoming new scholars and families to our community! 💙📚✨

Calling Our Community!

It is hard to believe we are already thinking about the 2026-2027 school year, but the grind truly does not stop for our school. Over the summer we will be cleaning, taking inventory, and re-decorating for the next year!

It truly takes a community to help our students thrive. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we're inviting our school families, friends, and supporters to help us create warm, welcoming, and inspiring spaces throughout our classrooms and hallways.

Our Amazon Registry includes items that will be used to beautify and enhance our school environment, helping to create spaces where students feel valued, motivated, and excited to learn each day.

If you're able to contribute, we would be so grateful. Every item purchased is an investment in our students and the school community we build together.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make our school a place where every child can feel at home. ❤️📚✨

Registry Link: https://bit.ly/4ujcxQn

Attention DPCS Families!

Every hero has a sidekick, and it’s time to celebrate ours! The DPCS Parent Teacher Committee is thrilled to invite you to Donuts with Dads: A Celebration for All Father Figures! Whether you are a dad, grandfather, uncle, or a special guiding light in our students' lives, you don’t just lead... you inspire!
Clear your schedules to fuel up for an amazing day together.

📅 Event Details
Date: Friday, June 12
Time: 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM

Location: Destiny Preparatory Charter School

📝 RSVP REQUIRED
To ensure we have enough sweet treats for all of our superheroes, please let us know if you can make it!
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, June 10
How to RSVP: Form on ParentSquare

💪 Stronger Together!
Big hearts, big impact—you are heroes every day! Drop by for some delicious donuts, great company, and a morning full of superhero-sized appreciation before the school day kicks off.
We are so grateful for our guides, our cheerleaders, and our everyday heroes. We can't wait to see you there!

🌟 Support Destine Prep and Make a Difference! 🌟

At Destine Prep, we believe that strong schools are built through strong community partnerships. As we prepare for an exciting new school year, we are reaching out to our community, local businesses, families, and supporters to help us create meaningful opportunities for our students.

We are currently seeking:
🤝 Local business partners interested in sponsoring or collaborating on school events
🎉 Community organizations willing to participate in special programs and activities
💝 Donations of supplies, resources, services, or financial support
🙋 Volunteers to assist with upcoming school events and activities throughout the year

Whether you're a business owner looking to give back, a community member with a special skill to share, or a parent interested in volunteering, we'd love to connect with you!

To our new and returning Destine Prep families: We welcome your involvement and encourage you to join our volunteer team for next year's events. Your time, talents, and support help make our school community stronger.

Together, we can create memorable experiences and provide valuable opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.

If you're interested in partnering, volunteering, or making a donation, please comment below or send us a direct message for more information.

Inquiries and questions should be sent to [email protected]

Thank you for supporting Destine Prep! ❤️

🎉 The countdown is on! 🎉

Destine Prep families, we have an exciting lineup of end-of-year events coming up as we celebrate a year of growth, achievement, and unforgettable memories!

📅 Be sure to check ParentSquare regularly for important event dates, times, and details. From classroom celebrations and field days to moving-up ceremonies and special recognitions, we can't wait to celebrate our amazing scholars with you.

✨ Let's finish the year strong and make these final moments together memorable!

📢 Destine Prep Charter School Family Survey Reminder 📢

UPDATE! We have pulled our first winner but are still looking for our SECOND winner! Make sure you fill out the survey with the instructions below.

Dear Destine Prep Families,

This is a friendly reminder that you have until this Friday, May 22nd to complete the Family Survey for a chance to win:

🎁 A $25 gift card for yourself
🎁 A separate $25 gift card for your hard-working scholar

This survey helps us better understand how we can continue improving and better support our students and families at Destine Prep.

If you have already submitted a survey — thank you! You are already entered into the raffle, so no need to complete another one.

If you have not completed the survey yet, please use the quick link below. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.

🔗 Survey Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe28WUkff8McuYTBkiH_KoziUuSGhb9YPjBtDmIFGuqnudd9w/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for your continued support and partnership with Destine Prep Charter School!

Nicknamed the Transformers, for their ability to shift into any role needed around the building, and ensuring the school is clean, safe, well fed, and running smooth. Today we highlight our food and custodial team of Ms. Darr, Ms. Rivera, Mr. Russell, Mr. Burgess, Ms. Gilbert, and Ms. Baldeo, who are important pillars of our Destine family. Whether it is knowing every dietary restriction of 250+ scholars, cleaning three floors of classroms/bathrooms, or taking extra time to listen and coach our scholars through a tough time, this team shows up no matter what. For this, the 300+ other jobs they do around the building, and so much more, we thank them