New Buffalo Area Schools

Stability and Sustainability for New Buffalo THE BISON PRESERVE

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, March 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria. Please note the meeting will be in the cafeteria on this date.

Superintendent, Adam Bowen, is thrilled to announce that New Buffalo Area Schools has been awarded the “2023 MACUL Innovative District Award.” It is an incredible honor to be recognized for our commitment to providing innovative learning opportunities to all students. Our state-of-the-art facilities, courses in coding and programming, Robotics, engineering, and equipment are just the beginning of our journey toward empowering every learner. Thank you to MACUL for this recognition (#MACUL23), and to our dedicated staff, supportive community, and amazing students.

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, February 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the PAC. Please note the new meeting location.

New Buffalo Area Recreation Authority "Special Meeting" Notice February 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at New Buffalo Township Hall, 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, Michigan.

This past fall the River Valley and New Buffalo School Boards voted unanimously to combine the High School sports programs phased in over the next few years. Recently, the two schools met with their respective student-leadership groups to solicit ideas for a new mascot and color palette for the program moving forward. Through numerous discussions, a joint student meeting and a comprehensive voting process available to all 6th-12th grade students at each school, the new mascot name and colors will be the Red Arrow Raiders with Carolina Blue and White as the primary colors with Graphite and Black serving as complementary colors. Both administrations felt it was of greatest importance that the students lead the decision for the mascot and program colors. Through thoughtful dialogue from our respective student bodies and an open and transparent voting process, the River Valley and New Buffalo School Districts are excited and confident that this decision will help move this merger in a positive direction.

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, February 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the PAC. Please note the new meeting location.

Dear Parent/Guardian, This is an invitation of our upcoming Parent Committee meeting, where you will play a significant role in shaping the goals for our esteemed school district. Your participation is invaluable in this process as we collectively strive to enhance the educational experience for our children. Here are the details for the meeting: You only need to attend one session. Date: Monday, February 12, 2024 AM SESSION Time: 8:00 am Location: Room #207 (Enter through door #21 "Superintendent's office" at the Middle/High School. Date: Monday, February 12, 2024 PM SESSION Time: 7:30 pm Location: MS/HS Cafeteria Your insights, suggestions, and active participation will be crucial in shaping the future direction of our school district. Please come prepared with any ideas or suggestions you may have regarding our goals. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the betterment of our educational community. Together, we can achieve great things for our children and their futures.

Empty Bowls February 27, 2024 New Buffalo High School, 5:00 - 7:30 PM - Suggested $10 donation goes to Blessings in a Backpack - Sponsored by Student Senate No Bullying Schools Presentation New Buffalo MS/HS Performing Arts Center, February 27, 2024, 7:00 PM (Following the Empty Bowls event).

No Bullying Schools Presentation Where: New Buffalo Middle/High School Cafeteria When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (following the NBAS Empty Bowls event) Tom Thelen (Speaker - see attached flyer for more information)

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, January 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Special Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.

True Blue Publication of New Buffalo Area Schools Winter 2023

January is School Board Recognition Month in Michigan. Thank you to our School Board Members, we appreciate all that you do.

New Buffalo Board of Education Meeting, Monday, January 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting 12-25-23 Notice of Canceled Meeting. Please take notice that the meeting of December 25, 2023, of the Board of Education of New Buffalo Area Schools, New Buffalo, Michigan has been canceled.

New Buffalo Board of Education Meeting, Monday, December 11, 2023, 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.

Let's celebrate the achievements of New Buffalo Area Senior High School, which achieved Green School certification for the first time in 2023. New Buffalo is a great example of student leadership and innovation on energy initiatives. The school utilizes a student built and designed passive solar system on outbuildings and has implemented an energy saving program that uses high efficiency systems school-wide. They teach an entire unit on alternative energy in their Environmental course, and students present the solar heat collectors they build in that course to the public. In 2022-2023, students built a solar charging station that utilizes photovoltaics to charge student’s computers during their outdoor activities and to power up their data collecting equipment for outdoor labs. In addition to this great work at school, New Buffalo students also learn how to conduct energy audits at home. The Energy category can be a challenge for some schools in the MI Green Schools Program, but New Buffalo Area Senior High School has set a great example in their first year of participation in the program. Has your school demonstrated leadership and innovation in achieving their Green School certification? We would love to share your success to inspire others – Send your success stories to EGLE-Classroom@Michigan.gov to be featured in a future newsletter.

No Kid Hungry Important Information For New Buffalo Area Schools Families

New Buffalo Board of Education Meeting, Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.