Explorations is an independent, non-profit, public high school of choice that serves students in grades 9-12.
07/21/2026
The final push is on to help us reach our fundraising goal. All donations are automatically matched today and tomorrow!
Please share this post with your friends, families, and supporters of arts education to help us help our students have access to the computers they need for their digital art classes.
Northwest CT Community Foundation
www.northwestcornergives.org/explorations-charter-school/
07/15/2026
Connecticut Charter Schools Association look what your partners at Explorations are working toward!!! We appreciate any help you can give to help us reach our goal!!!
Help us keep the giving spirit alive! Gifts to Explorations Charter School through Northwest Corner Gives are doubled by Northwest CT Community Foundation until 7/22. Double your impact! Thanks to you, we are climbing toward our goal of $15,200 to support the growth of our Digital Design Lab and our ability to offer college-level programming in the arts! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference! Give now at northwestcornergives.org/explorations-charter-school.
07/15/2026
Help us keep the giving spirit alive! Gifts to Explorations Charter School through Northwest Corner Gives are doubled by Northwest CT Community Foundation until 7/22. Double your impact! Thanks to you, we are climbing toward our goal of $15,200 to support the growth of our Digital Design Lab and our ability to offer college-level programming in the arts! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference! Give now at northwestcornergives.org/explorations-charter-school.
There was a phone outage at Frontier this morning, causing a disruption to our phone system. We currently cannot receive phone calls. Please contact us by email if you have any questions. We hope to have our phones working early tomorrow morning.
07/10/2026
✨ What are the Explorations teachers up to this summer? ✨
It's been a busy couple of weeks for some of your favorite teachers! Take a look 👀
▫️On Saturday, June 27th, Jordan, Dylan & the GSA crew hit up the West Hartford Pride Parade 🏳️🌈
▫️Erika has been traveling through Washington D.C., stopping to explore the National Gallery of Art 🎨
▫️Emma spent a few days soaking up the sun in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico 🌞
▫️Erin has been using her creativity and skill to renovate her home 🏠
Stay tuned for more exciting summer adventures!
07/02/2026
Happy Summer! Happy Summer!
Explorations is participating in Northwest Corner Gives July 1 - July 22.
Help us reach our goal to fund the replacement of computers that are no longer able to be updated to support dual (college) enrollment opportunities, STEAM, and digital art classes. northwestcornergives.org is an online giving platform created by the Northwest CT Community Foundation () to help us build awareness and raise matching funds.
All of your gifts during these weeks will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Here's how YOU can help us spread the word!
1. Make a gift online at northwestcornergives.org/explorations-charter-school/
2. Share on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
3. Be sure to tag us and our friends
4. Include our hashtags and
This is our chance to make a BIG difference - together!
06/30/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Explorations Charter School Receives Grant from the Draper Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to Expand Friday Adventure Ed and Enrichment Activities
WINSTED, CT — June 30, 2026 — Explorations Charter School announced today that it has received a $16,450 grant from the Draper Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to expand its Friday Adventure Education and Enrichment Activities program. The funding will allow the school to broaden access to hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for students.
Explorations Charter School’s Friday program is built around the belief that learning extends beyond the traditional classroom. Each week, students take part in outdoor expeditions, project-based workshops, and community-based enrichment activities designed to build confidence, collaboration, and real-world skills alongside academic growth.
With support from the Draper grant, the school will expand its Adventure Ed offerings and add new maker space equipment and tools, giving students the chance to challenge themselves outdoors while also exploring hands-on creative and design projects. The expansion comes as Explorations Charter School celebrates its 30th year of providing a supportive learning environment and caring community for students.
“The support of the Draper Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation means so much to our school. As we enter our 30th year, we continue to provide a supportive learning environment, a caring community, and opportunities for students to challenge themselves through our Adventure Ed Program. Additionally, adding maker space equipment and tools gives students the chance to expand their creative potential,” said Jill Johnson, Executive Director of Explorations Charter School.
This grant reflects the continued commitment of the Draper Fund, administered through the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, to supporting innovative, student-centered education models that prioritize experiential learning.
Explorations Charter School plans to roll out the expanded Friday Adventure Ed programming beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
Media Contact:
Jill Johnson
Executive Director
Explorations Charter School
[email protected]
www.explorationscs.com
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06/21/2026
✨ What are the Explorations teachers up to this summer? ✨
Here’s another one from our social studies teacher Ms. B! Sunrise on the beach in Cape Cod ☀️🌊 Life is good!
07/16/2026