Holland charter school receives two statewide awards

Black River Public School in Holland was lauded by peers at the annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference for its innovative programming and supportive administration.

The 500-student school, which enrolls students in grades 4-12, was named a 2003 Summit Award winner by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference, held in Dearborn. Black River is one of 30 schools chartered by Grand Valley State University.

Summit Awards honor schools for implementing programs that help students make signficiant academic and personal progress. Black River was noted for its small classes, Advance Placement classes for high school students and fine arts programs.

Principal David Angerer was named MAPSAs Administrator of the Year and received the miracle worker award. The award is presented to a charter school administrator whose work fosters high student achievement and an all-around outstanding school.