News & Announcements

As a school leader, you can get so focused on student learning that you overlook your own learning. But the instructional leadership team at MAS Charter School see a direct connection between leader learning and teachers’ and students’ ability to succeed.

“If we expect students to always learn and grow, we, as teachers and leaders, have to do the same.” —Principal JoAnn Mitchell

NM’s Governor Susana Martinez visited MAS Charter School on the first day of school for the 2017-2018 school year to present each of the 1st graders with a book and some encouragement to keep reading, learning, and achieving “A” grades. The Governor, pictured here with JoAnn Mitchell, Principal/Founder/Executive Director of MAS Charter School, toured the school and observed teachers and students in MAS’ elementary program. MAS Charter School is rated as an “A” school three years in a row!

If you ask Mission Achievement and Success Charter School for the secret to success, you’ll likely hear “data.” But it’s not just about collecting data. It’s about using data to enhance teaching.​ Click the link to read more.

We are proud to report that the Center for Educational Reform has featured MAS in their newsletter! The Center for Educational Reform spotlighted MAS Charter School and named us as a “school to emulate!” Please see below the information that appeared in the Center for Educational Reform’s November 29, 2016 newsletter as well as the link where you can review the entire newsletter.

Alison Garcia, 7th Grade Math Teacher at MAS Charter School received recognition as the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Coalition of Charter Schools! We are excited for her to receive this well deserved recognition and thankful that MAS students receive instruction from outstanding teachers like Ms. Garcia! Congratulations Ms. Garcia!

For the second year in a row, MAS Charter School has earned an "A" rating on our school report card issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department! We are one of only 14% of schools in the State of New Mexico that received an "A" grade! Congratulations on the outstanding performance MAS students and MAS staff!

Carlos faced inherent struggles as an English-language student who also had a learning disability, but his determination and positive attitude has resulted in incredible academic gains with Lexile growth of 966 points, as well as a newfound love of art and music.