Oshki-Maajitaadaa — New Start Together Nay Ah Shing Schools Alternative Learning Program Second Graduate

Nay Ah Shing Schools new Alternative Learning Program, Oshki-Maajitaadaa, which translates roughly to mean new start together, is proud to recognize the second graduate for the program. Theresa Weous worked very hard to complete her requirements for graduation and was presented her diploma at a school celebration luncheon on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

In a very emotional speech to those in attendance, Theresa thanked those who supported her through her journey. "And now I can officially say, I have graduated," she said. To her instructors, the school staff, and friends, she added, "I am going to miss you greatly."

Theresa is planning on attending Bemidji State fall semester.

Theresa is a wonderful role model for others who may wish to come back to school and finish their course work or for those students who are currently in high school but looking for an alternative path to graduation. Each student in this program has an individualized graduation plan and schedule that is designed to help them find success, said Sarah Pylvanen, K-12 Interim Assistant Principal. "I also want to say how proud we all are of you. No matter what life threw at you, you never ever gave up. Even when you had doubts, you never let it get you. You always won," Pylvanen said. "So if you ever feel like, as you are moving forward, that stuff is getting too hard, remember the people who are here, and even if you are not here at school, we are all still here and you can reach out anytime."

Enrollment applications for the Nay Ah Shing Schools Oshki-Maajitaadaa program can be downloaded from the school's website or picked up at the Middle/High School office. Please contact the program teacher, Paula Hoffman, with any questions, NASS 320-532-4695 or cell 320-362-1918

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