News & Publications

August 20, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | August 20

August 20, 2026 Welcome Back! First Day of School is Monday, August 24 Our teachers and staff have been busy preparing classrooms and planning lessons, and we can't wait to welcome all our students...

August 20, 2026

Elementary Back-to-School Open House is TONIGHT!

Elementary Back-to-School Open House August 20 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Elementary Campus Enter through the Gym Entrance (Door 3) We look forward to seeing you at our Back-to-School Open House! You can m...

August 19, 2026

PACT Community Education - Q1 2026

Elementary Community Education Offerings August 24 to October 22 on school days. Community Education Overview Registration for all Quarter 1 programs must be completed through Bound, our new regist...

August 18, 2026

Reminder: School Lunch Ordering Closes August 20 at 11 p.m.

Dear PACT Families, This is a friendly reminder that school lunch ordering is open, and the deadline to place your September order is August 20 at 11 p.m. All students can receive one free breakfas...

August 18, 2026

Secondary Back-to-School Open House is TONIGHT!

SECONDARY BACK-to-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE August 18 | 4:30-8 p.m. | Secondary Campus Enter Through the Activities Entrance (Door 11) We look forward to seeing you at our Back-to-School Open House! You ca...

August 13, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | August 13

August 13, 2026 Getting Ready for a Great Year Ahead! What a wonderful start to our open house season! This week, families joined us for our Online Campus Open House, where they explored virtual cl...

August 11, 2026

New Year, New Roles, and New Team Members!

We’re thrilled to welcome new staff to the PACT family and cheer on those who’ve stepped into new positions. Let’s celebrate the incredible people who make our school community so strong!District: ...

August 11, 2026

Lunch Orders: August and September

PACT Families: We care deeply about our students’ health and wellness. By working with parents and guardians, PACT supports healthy living through nutritious meal options, encouraging healthy snack...

August 6, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026 Welcome to a New School Year, PACT Families! Each new school year brings the excitement of reconnecting with familiar faces, welcoming new students and staff, supporting our students...

August 5, 2026

Elementary Summer Reading Program 2026

Hi PACT Elementary Families,The countdown has begun to the start of school, and we’re ready to “Unleash the Pride!"Our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge ends on August 23. Our goal was to read 2,026 bo...

August 4, 2026

Board Meeting Notification: August 6, 2026

School Board Meeting Notification August 6, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING August 6 | 4:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (working session) August 6 | 6:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (listening session...

August 3, 2026

PACT Community Education - Q1 2026

Elementary Community Education Offerings August 24 to October 22 on school days. Welcome to a new school year at PACT! Hi PACT families! I’m Betsy Minnaert, your new Community Education Coordinator...

July 31, 2026

Grade 5: PACT Fall Activities E-News

PACT grade 5 families: In addition to our Elementary Campus after-school clubs and programs (information will be going out next week about those offerings!), students in grade 5 can participate in ...

July 31, 2026

PACT Fall Activities E-News

FALL ACTIVITIES MEETING Monday, August 3 | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | Secondary Campus Auditorium Individual PACT team meetings to follow from 7:00-7:45 p.m. PACT Charter School’s Activities Department is ex...

July 30, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | Back-to-School Edition

July 30, 2026 Hello! School’s back, and so are we! District-Wide Information Back-To-School Hub Has Launched! Everything you need to know about getting back to school to #UnleashThePride is availab...

July 11, 2026

PACT Welcomes Shane Reinhard as Elementary Assistant Principal

PACT Charter School is pleased to welcome Shane Reinhard as the new Assistant Principal for the Elementary Campus.Reinhard brings a wealth of experience in education and teacher development to the ...

July 11, 2026

PACT Named Best Charter School in Anoka County

PACT Charter School is proud to announce that it has received the Readers' Choice Award for Best Charter School from the Anoka County Shopper, earning the number-one spot in the "Best of the Best i...

July 4, 2026

Dr. Teresa Widen Co-Authors Article in International Education Journal

PACT Charter School is proud to announce that Dr. Teresa Widen, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, has co-authored an article published in the International Journal of Educational Leaders...

July 2, 2026

Elementary Campus Closed July 6–10 for Parking Lot Resurfacing

PACT Elementary Staff and Families: Please be aware that the Elementary Campus building will be closed next week, July 6–10, while the parking lot is resurfaced. We look forward to welcoming you ba...

July 2, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap | July 1, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap June 4, 2026 Employee of the Month: Kelly Rosen Employee of the Month: Kelly Rosen Congratulations to Kelly Rosen, our Employee of the Month for June 2026. As Secondary A...

June 29, 2026

Board Meeting Notification: July 1, 2026

School Board Meeting Notification July 1, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING July 1 | 4:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (working session) July 1 | 6:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (listening session) July...

June 23, 2026

Secondary Honor Roll - Semester 2 (2025-2026)

PACT Charter School announces the A and B Honor Rolls for grades 6-12 for the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year. A Honor Roll Grade 6 Adalynn Anderson, Jonas Anderson, Micah Anderson, Ab...

June 16, 2026

PACT Receives National Award for Website Redesign

PACT Charter School has received the Award of Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) in the 2026 National School Communication Awards. The school's website redesig...

June 16, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap | June 4, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap June 4, 2026 Employee of the Month: Ms. Kasey Olson '16 The Board is pleased to recognize Kasey Olson, PACT alumna and grade 3 teacher, as PACT's May 2026 Employee of the...

June 5, 2026

Roots and Results: A Message from Outgoing School Board Chair Ryan Heineman

Dear PACT Stakeholders, Twenty years ago, I was a student here: learning, growing, and building friendships that shaped my life. As a member of the PACT Class of 2006, I gained more than a diploma;...

June 3, 2026

Board Meeting Notification: June 4, 2026

School Board Meeting Notification June 4, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING June 4 | 4:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (working session) June 4 | 6:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (listening session) June...

May 21, 2026

With Gratitude: A Note to Close the 2025-2026 School Year

May 21, 2026 Dear PACT Families and Staff: The end of a school year is bittersweet. We can be grateful for a much-needed summer break while also feeling the ache of knowing that something good is c...

May 15, 2026

Summer Community Education Camps and Activities

Summer 2025 Summer Community Education Camps and Activities: Registration: Please register for all classes using Arbiter. Registration will close once a class reaches its maximum enrollment. Progra...

May 14, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | May 14, 2026

May 7, 2026 Hello! Can you believe it? As you read this final edition of the PACT Pilot for the 2025-2026 school year, we find ourselves just one week away from the last day of school. It has been ...

May 13, 2026

Elementary Summer Reading Program 2026

WHEN: May 22 - August 23, 2026WHAT: PACT Elementary School's Summer Reading Goal is to inspire excitement among students and staff for reading during the summer. Our objective is to read a total of...

May 12, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap | May 7, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap May 7, 2026 Employee of the Month: Emma Hedberg Congratulations to Emma Hedberg, our April Employee of the Month! Emma has developed a music program for grades 6 through ...

May 7, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026 Hello! District News PACT Theatre Department presents Charlotte’s Web May 7, 8, 9 | 6 p.m. | Secondary Auditorium May 9 | 2 p.m. | Secondary Auditorium Our middle and high school studen...

May 4, 2026

Board Meeting Notification: May 7, 2026

School Board Meeting Notification May 7, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING May 7 | 4:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (working session) May 7 | 6:30 p.m. | SC Media Center (listening session) May 7 |...

May 2, 2026

Friendship. Loyalty. A Really Talented Spider. Charlotte's Web is Coming to PACT!

PACT Theatre Department presents Charlotte's Web — and we'd love for you to join us!Our middle and high school students, under the direction of Jaylin Hustedde, are bringing E.B. White's classic st...

April 30, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026 Hello! May Character Trait: Perseverance The things that matter most are often the hardest to do. This month at PACT, we're celebrating perseverance. It's about sticking with somethi...

April 30, 2026

PACT Community Education - Summer 2026

Summer 2026 We have community ed courses this summer! It's a great way to stay connected with classmates and have some fun at the same time! Programs will run in four blocks from June 1 to July 30,...

April 23, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026 Hello! District News PACT Theatre Department presents Charlotte’s Web May 7, 8, 9 | 6 p.m. | Secondary Auditorium May 9 | 2 p.m. | Secondary Auditorium Based on E.B. White's beloved ...

April 16, 2026

PACT Pilot E-News | April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 Hello! District News 2026 PACT Charter School Board Elections The annual PACT Charter School Board of Directors election will be held online from April 20 - 25, 2026. All eligible vo...

April 16, 2026

30 Seats Per Grade. One Chance to Be First. PACT Online Campus Opens Fall 2026!

Hello:For over 30 years, PACT Charter School families have chosen us for one reason: we do school differently. Innovative. Personalized. Rooted in character. We're bringing that same commitment som...

April 16, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap | April 9, 2026

School Board Meeting Recap April 9, 2026 Employee of the Month: Leah Swenson We are proud to recognize Leah Swenson, Special Education Paraprofessional, as our March Employee of the Month! Leah con...