​Welcome to Piner-Olivet Union School District

Vision:

Inspiring joyful and innovative learning in an ever-changing world"

Mission:

As a community, we engage in authentic, dynamic, and relevant learning that develops each student’s academic, emotional and social growth"

Northwest Prep is a tuition-free public charter school

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​Northwest Prep is a tuition-free public charter school. We offer a 7th-12th Grade On-site Project-Based Learning Program and a K-12th Grade Homestudy Program. Our school is committed to providing high-quality education to all of our students. We achieve our goals through a challenging and meaningful curriculum, maintaining high quality teachers and staff, and creating an atmosphere that emphasizes community, communication, and cooperation.  ​Together, these elements support a safe and engaging learning environment in which all students can excel.

Our Community

Student Testimonials 

Announcements:

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New Northwest Prep
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8/12 - 1PM Orientation (New Students Only)
8/13 - First Day of School
9/1 - No School - Labor Day
9/4 - Back to School Night
Northwest Prep School Store:  Check out the link below and get your NWP gear today!!!- https://www.etsy.com/shop/nwpcharterschool

 Farm Fresh to You  Fundraising Opportunity- Check out the link and learn how to have fresh organic food delivered to your home or office while also supporting Northwest Prep. 10% of all purchases go to our PTSO fundraising fund helping improve our school and offer new opportunities for our students. 
Congratulations to all that helped make our Fall 2024 Academic Exhibition such a huge success.  Seeing our students bring such important information, tools, and ideas regarding persuasion, the CA propositions, and the coming elections to our greater community is truly a testament to our program and the hard work students put into their projects.  We feel confident that our students helped educate their audience and helped them prepare for their civic duties. Attached below is the full video of the introduction and all campaign ads and suffrage documentaries presented at the exhibition.   We also included a social media video link containing some images of the classroom table booths and more. 
20204 Fall Academic Exhibition Link
Exhibition Social Media Video link

​​​Northwest Prep Charter School receives the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award

The California Department of Education (CDE) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the recipients of the CDE’s new 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program. This year, CAPP replaced the California Distinguished School Program to celebrate schools and districts that implemented innovative practice during the pandemic.
 
It is our great honor to announce that our District along with ALL 5 of our schools are recipients of the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award! We are extremely proud of our staff who worked tirelessly and modeled an innovative spirit in providing our students the best learning experiences possible in the context of a pandemic. Indeed, the CDE considers POUSD staff the "best of the best". 
You can now follow Northwest Prep on Instagram!!  @northwest_prep 

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available
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Northwest Prep offers a variety of educational programs including our site-based 7-12th grade Project-Based Learning School and our K-12th grade Homestudy Program. 
Note:  If you are already part of the POUSD district, you do not have to apply online through Aeries.  You can pick up the supplemental application sections in the main office or have our Office Manager Susan Shields send them via email for you to complete and turn in.  

Project-Based Learning

​(Select Northwest Prep Jr/High School)

Homestudy  Program

(Select Northwest Prep Homestudy)
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