Accepting Applications for 6th Graders for Fall 2010.

Interested parents or guardians are required to attend an information session prior to submitting an application. Applications are available at the information sessions. 
 
Although we have waiting lists for K and 1st grades, we are continuing to accept applications for these grades. We have openings for 6th grade for Fall 2010.  
 
 

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Upcoming Information Sessions

Date/Time: August 7, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Location: 317 Russell Street (Rt. 9), Hadley, MA

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In accordance with Federal law and United States Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

About Us

History

On February 27, 2007, the Massachusetts Board of Education approved the application of the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (PVCICS) and gave the school the go-ahead to open in the fall of 2007. The first day of school was August 30, 2007. Click to see the press release.

On July 22, 2008, the U.S. Department of Education awarded PVCICS a 5-year Foreign Language Assistance Program grant. Click to see the press release.

On September 23, 2008, the Massachusetts Cultural Council awarded PVCICS a 2-year Creative Schools grant. Click to see the press release.
 
On February 8, 2010, Hanban-Asia Society awarded PVCICS a 3-year Confucius Classroom Network grant. Click to see the press release.


Who We Are

PVCICS is governed by a Board of Trustees. Our trustees are educators and professionals committed to creating a public Chinese immersion school for families in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. Our Board of Trustees includes nationally known language educators and advisors with experience in immersion, Chinese language and culture. Board of Trustees meetings are posted at the school's main office. Here are the bylaws.
 
Board of Trustees
 
Mr. Richard Alcorn
Mr. Robert Chung
Dr. Weiguo Hu
Mr. Chung Liu
Dr. Liming Liu
Dr. May Lo
Ms. Elle Miller
Ms. Kay Simpson
Ms. Chih-wen Su
Dr. Kathleen M. Riordan

 
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