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.
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New Buffalo Board of Education Meeting, Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
New Buffalo Board of Education Meeting, Monday, November 13, 2023, 6:00 pm.
This week we had culminating activities for kicking off our new anti-bullying curriculum No Bullying Schools by Tom Thelen. All students participated in ceremonies and signed the pledge to be an anti-bullying school. It is a great program that promotes a positive culture among our students in our schools.
Happy Halloween from your friends in the cafeteria!
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.
New Buffalo Middle School SADD students (Student Against Destructive Decisions) created a H.E.R.O. for Bully Prevention Month. H.E.R.O stands for "Help Everyone Respect Others." The pole is displayed in the MS entryway. When a staff member, or fellow student, witnesses a student going out of his/her way to help someone else, they receive a ribbon that is tied on the pole. Middle School SADD members also created a Monday challenge for students during October in recognition of bully prevention month. Monday, October 23rd's challenge is for students to wear a Jersey to remind everyone that we are all on the same team. Middle school SADD advisors are Jennifer Bauer and Hilary Cunningham. SADD meets every Wednesday during lunch in Mrs. Bauer's classroom. All middle school students are welcome to join SADD and attend these meetings.
Planned Unit Development Update 10.14.23
New Buffalo Area Schools has received 3 requests for qualifications for the Planned Unit Development. There is a committee formed that will be reviewing the request for qualification documents submitted to New Buffalo Area Schools. The committee is composed of school officials, Antero Group, NBAS Board of Education members, The Pokagon Fund, and Township of New Buffalo. Once a developer is selected, we will announce the developer at a Board of Education meeting. Interviews will be held on October 30th, with a decision to follow later that week.
The Board of Education has passed a resolution for the development. Please review the resolution in the images below.
Currently, we are receiving student input for a name on the development.
After the announcement of the developer, NBAS will invite the public to a presentation of the development.
This is when the PUD process will be engaged with the community. This process will have several components:
Execute a Development Agreement: This will be an agreement between the developer and NBAS as to the arrangement and expectations.
A Concept Plan Development Phase: This will be developed based on market conditions, NBAS needs, and the developer’s pro forma.
Preliminary PUD: The Township requires a Preliminary PUD approval process that lays out the schematic design of the site, including density and uses. We anticipate this process taking 4 months.
Final PUD: This phase includes final design and approvals needed to construct. This phase should take 4-6 months.
We anticipate identifying at least one parcel for the Building Trades program for the following school year.
Adam Bowen
Superintendent
New Buffalo Area Schools
New Buffalo Area Schools "True Blue" Newsletter, Fall Issue.
New Buffalo High School has earned a place on the AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success. It takes a significant schoolwide effort – dedication from teachers, counselors, administrators, students, and parents – to make AP access a priority. An inspiring achievement for our district.
Earlier this week our Elementary and Day Care students enjoyed Michigan Apples and started their day with a crunch!
Mrs. Bauer’s Skills for Adolescents classes took a field trip to the Galien River County Park. The trip served as the culmination activity for a unit on emotions. Mrs. Peters, the middle school social worker, led students in a mindfulness walk through the nature trail. Research shows that the simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you, while breathing deeply, can help both adults and children destress and boost well-being in a natural way.
302 students and staff started today with a CRUNCH! In support of Farm to School month, the Food Service Department purchased fuji and gala apples from Sparta, Michigan for students and staff to participate. This collective crunch encourages healthy eating and local food initiatives throughout the state.
Michigan is the nation’s second largest producer of apples. There are more than 14.9 million apple trees covering 34,500 acres on 775 family-run farms in Michigan. With Michigan’s climate, proximity to lakes and nutrient-rich soil, growers discovered Michigan was the ideal place to grow quality, fruitful apples. (Source: Michiganapples.com)
Join us this Thursday, October 12th at 7:00 pm during Parent-Teacher conferences at the Performing Arts Center for a parent presentation, "Cyber Safety: What Parents Should Know" hosted by your New Buffalo Wellness Team and Allie Kibler-Campbell from The Children's Advocacy Center of SW Michigan.
Students at New Buffalo Area Schools are encouraged to LEVEL UP with school lunch! Our kitchen staff prepares a variety of fruits and vegetables, hot entrees, whole grains and serves ice cold milk every day! We're having a great time this year, not only because of Free Michigan School Meals but our students are worth it! National School Lunch Week is celebrated October 9-13!
The New Buffalo Area Schools Wellness Team is excited to be hosting guest speakers from The Children's Advocacy Center of SW Michigan and the Berrien County Prosecutor's Office, who will be sharing their presentation, "Cyber Safety: What Parents Should Know". Do not miss this informative and engaging presentation at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center during Parent Teacher conferences on October 12th.
