ELKHART — A new, arts-integrated charter school has already surpassed its enrollment goal, school leaders say, as it prepares to offer students a different education option this fall.
“Our goal was 175 kids our first year and now we have 205 enrolled and wait lists in most grades,” said Ashley Molyneaux, who will serve as the head of school for the Premier Arts Academy.
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