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ENROLLMENT OPEN for the 26-27 School Year!
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners (also called AWCL) is a local public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners (also called AWCL) is a local public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Families in our community can keep their children in one school longer while engaging in place-based learning connected to the community around them.
Families in our community can keep their children in one school longer while engaging in place-based learning connected to the community around them.
Our mission is to provide place-based learning experiences that immerse students in the exploration of Minnesota’s past, present, and future and teach the value of academic rigor, diversity and inclusivity, community responsiveness, and environmental stewardship.
Our mission is to provide place-based learning experiences that immerse students in the exploration of Minnesota’s past, present, and future and teach the value of academic rigor, diversity and inclusivity, community responsiveness, and environmental stewardship.
Why families choose AWCL
Why families choose AWCL
Close to Home
Close to Home
Conveniently located for families
across the Bemidji area.
AWCL is less than two miles from:
Bemidji State University
Boys and Girls Club
Sanford Hospital
We are just a few doors down from Voyageurs Expeditionary School.
In addition to our own private Forest Classrooms and unique on-site playground we have easy walking access to Algoma Park and Cameron Park on Lake Bemidji.
One School K-8
One School K-8
Students stay in the same
school community longer.
Classes available for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Siblings can stay in the same school longer and families can enjoy years of consistency with fewer school transitions. Become apart of our school community and develop deeper connections to faculty, staff & peers.
We offer small class sizes with both grade level and mixed age classrooms.
Learning Environment
Learning Environment
Small class sizes and dedicated,
Minnesota state-licensed teachers.
Our students learn through a combination of strong academics, environmental education, and hands-on learning experiences connected to the local community.
Our vision is for students to use their natural ability to be reflective questioners, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers, so they can be leaders of their own learning and successfully navigate the world.
Meeting Community Needs
Meeting Community Needs
Fresh, Healthy Meals
Fresh, Healthy Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Snack daily.
For the 2025-26 school year we were also awarded a Farm to Table grant. Meals are made using seasonal and local ingredients.
Student Supports
Student Supports
Including:
School Counseling
Special Education
Title 1 programing
American Indian Liaison supports
Child Care
Child Care
Before and after school care available for families in need of extra support for only $5/child/day.
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation through the ISD 31 school bus system.
Our school is a participant in Safe Routes to School in collaboration with Beltrami County and MNDOT to update the school zone in front of our building to make roads safer for children. We also participate in the annual Walk, Bike, Roll to school day.
We are a public charter school and accept all students. There is no tuition to attend!
School supplies are purchased through a school supply program so there is no need to shop for school supplies next year!
Unique
Playground
Unique
Playground
All grades have at least one recess a day with younger grades going out at least twice.
All grades have a half day of PE and Forest School once a week.
Unplugged
Classroom
Unplugged
Classroom
Rain, shine or snow. Unplugged means the whole school get outside for the day for some serious and seriously fun learning.
Past unplugged days have included whole school trips to Bemidji State Park and a family farm
Two School
forest Locations
Two School
forest Locations
A mini forest classroom on-site and a large forest classroom just a short walk from the school.
All students receive at least 40 hours of outdoor learning each year.
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