The 2026–2027 academic year is officially underway, and what a special year it is from our New Heights Charter  School of Brockton. Today, the halls of New Heights Charter School of Brockton were once again filled with the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm of our scholars. Our leadership team, teachers, and staff were thrilled to welcome our students back into the building as we begin another year of learning, growth, discovery, and opportunity. But this first day of school is about more than the beginning of a new academic year. The 2026–2027 school year marks a historic milestone: the 10th anniversary of [...]

New Heights Charter School of Brockton recently completed its fifth annual educational service trip to Puerto Plata, a province in the Dominican Republic. The initiative brings New Heights teachers and rising high school seniors into local classrooms to teach underserved Dominican and Haitian-Dominican elementary and middle school students English language skills. Omari Walker, co-founder and Executive Director of New Heights is a passionate educator on a mission to make college accessible to every child. He founded the Puerto Plata Initiative to help extend this mission beyond New Heights. This English language service learning project brings the New Heights community and local [...]

Dear Students, Families, and Caregivers, I am deeply honored to step into the role of Principal at New Heights Charter School of Brockton as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. As an educator, I bring 14 years of teaching experience across middle and high school, along with 9 years experience in educational administration, curriculum development, and leadership. I am thrilled to join this vibrant community and advance our core mission of preparing our students for college. Period. As I step into this role, I look forward to deepening our partnerships with colleges and universities and partnering with our families to better serve [...]

This year, 13 of our rising high school juniors and seniors joined the Lorraine's Leaders Program at Regis College for four weeks. They spent the first two weeks commuting from New Heights to Regis College in Weston, Mass., and the final two weeks living on campus, experiencing college life firsthand. Regis established the Lorraine’s Leaders program in memory of Lorraine DeStefano Tegan, Class of 1963. The program recognizes and supports rising high school juniors and seniors from New Heights Charter School of Brockton who aspire to pursue a college degree as first-generation students, particularly those interested in healthcare or the sciences. [...]

This summer, rising 9th and 10th graders from New Heights engaged in a transformative two-week academic and enrichment program hosted at Massasoit Community College (MCC) and Bridgewater State University (BSU). This immersive experience offered our scholars a unique opportunity to taste college life firsthand while cultivating the critical skills necessary for postsecondary success. This academically rigorous initiative directly aligns with our mission to prepare every student for higher education. Highlighting this commitment, both of our rising 9th and 10th graders visited Stonehill College—our valued new partner—to explore their acclaimed education department and diverse degree pathways. In just two short years, these [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Next Chapter: New Heights Charter School of Brockton Announces Its New Principal BROCKTON, MA — New Heights Charter School of Brockton is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Ondrea Johnston as its new Principal. Following a comprehensive search process that integrated valuable input from students, families, staff, and community members, Dr. Johnston emerged as a visionary leader uniquely equipped to guide New Heights into its next chapter of excellence. Dr. Johnston brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in education to the role. She most recently served as a Regional School Leader for Boston Public Schools, [...]

We are excited to welcome our newly Gold Medalist, Jeremiah Minus. Congratulations to Jeremiah and his team on their spectacular victory at the 2026 United World Games in Austria. Representing the United States on the world stage, Jeremiah showed the world what he's made of and captured the Gold Medal. We could not be prouder of our very own champion. We also commend the PhD Hoops USA team, the competitive basketball organization that organizes international travel tours, allowing outstanding young players like Jeremiah to represent the United States in basketball tournaments in Europe and the Caribbean. Jeremiah, your grace, pride, and [...]

By Anchell Aguy Returning to the place where your journey began is a profound experience, but returning with the opportunity to lift up the next generation is a true blessing. As a proud graduate of New Heights, I am filled with immense gratitude to be back in these familiar halls, serving our community through the Peer Mentoring Initiative, graciously sponsored by the Haitian Community Partner Foundation. Walking through these doors again reminds me daily of the foundation this school built for me. To now stand here as an alumna and mentor is one of the greatest honors of my life. Through [...]

We extend our warmest congratulations to our 10th-grade scholars Fatima Kaba, Niala Dorsainvil, and Hailee Jean. They are being recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)  for their outstanding Civics Project, Lack of Voting Within Our Community. This prestigious recognition stems from New Heights’ participation in the 2026 Regional Civics Showcase in Worcester. Out of numerous entries across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, our student-led initiative was one of only nine groups to receive a commendation in the highly competitive category of Research and Investigation. To honor this academic milestone, each scholar received a personalized commendation letter from [...]

Last week, the hallways of New Heights were absolutely radiant as we proudly showcased the breathtaking artwork created by our phenomenal middle school students. “This Is Us" was a beautiful, unforgettable moment for parents, teachers, friends, and the entire community to come together and witness the brilliant creativity, raw talent, and innovative ideas of our middle schoolers. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible Art Instructor, Kincaid McLaren. Thank you for instilling such a passionate love for art within our scholars and for guiding them to find their unique voices. Throughout the year, our students have used art [...]