SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Academy Charter Public School will welcome prospective students and their families to an open house on Thursday, July 9 from 2 to 4 p.m., providing an opportunity to learn more about the school’s unique educational approach, meet faculty and staff, and explore the campus.

The event is designed for families interested in enrolling students in grades 6-12 and offers an inside look at Baystate Academy’s college preparatory curriculum, which features enriched experiences in health sciences and a strong focus on preparing students for success in higher education and future careers.

During the open house, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the school’s campus at 2001 Roosevelt Ave. and learn about academic programs, student support services, extracurricular opportunities, and the school’s commitment to developing habits of both scholarship and character. Faculty and administrators will be available to answer questions about enrollment, academics, and student life.

One of the school’s signature programs is its nationally recognized Project Lead the Way (PLTW) biomedical science program, which provides students with hands-on, real-world experiences that support Baystate Academy’s mission of preparing and exposing students to careers in the health sciences industry. Through PLTW, students explore medicine, human body systems, and a wide range of biomedical science careers while developing the critical thinking, problem solving, and technical skills needed for future success.

This year, Baystate Academy was named a 2025-26 PLTW Distinguished School for the fourth consecutive year, placing it among a select group of high schools nationwide recognized for increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in career-connected learning.

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to expanding opportunities in STEM education and career readiness. Baystate Academy earned the designation by meeting rigorous criteria, including student participation rates, course availability, and continued engagement in multiple PLTW courses. The school’s partnership with PLTW helps connect classroom learning to real-world applications and future career pathways in healthcare and related fields.

“At Baystate Academy, we are committed to creating an environment where students are challenged academically, supported personally, and inspired to become leaders in their communities,” Executive Director Timothy Sneed said. “We look forward to welcoming prospective families and sharing the many opportunities available to our students, including our award-winning biomedical science program.”

Baystate Academy serves students from across the Springfield area and offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with a special emphasis on health sciences, helping students explore pathways to college and careers in healthcare and other high-demand fields.

Families interested in attending the open house are encouraged to stop by to learn more about enrollment opportunities for the upcoming school year. School representatives will be available to discuss the admissions process and answer questions about becoming part of the Baystate Academy community.

For more information about the Open House or enrollment opportunities, call Baystate Academy Charter Public School at (413) 366-5129 or visit www.bacps.net.

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Academy Charter Public School announced it has been recognized as a 2025-26 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for the fourth consecutive year.

It is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for its commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in career-connected learning. Through its PLTW biomedical science program, Baystate Academy is helping students develop transferable skills needed to succeed in an evolving future.

This program provides students with real-world experiences to support its mission of training and exposing students to the health science industry. PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills for future careers.

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Baystate Academy had to meet multiple criteria in the 2024-25 school year, such as the number of PLTW courses available to students, the percentage of students enrolled in PLTW, and the percentage of students taking more than one PLTW course.

“We are proud to honor Baystate Academy for giving students hands-on, career-connected learning that builds the confidence, knowledge, and skills to navigate their futures,” said David Dimmett, PLTW president and CEO. “Their commitment to real-world, project-based learning ensures students experience education that is meaningful and directly connected to what comes next.”

Baystate Academy is part of a national community of PreK-12 schools, higher education institutions, and more than 100 industry partners united in the mission to prepare students for school, work, and life.