New Roots Charter School Student Wins Kirby Edmonds Award 2025
On MLK Day 2026, New Roots Charter School senior, Ayden Githinji, received the honor of being chosen as this year’s (age 14-18) Kirby Edmunds ACTION Award for Social Justice recipient.
New Roots Winter Art & Music Celebration 2025
New Roots Charter School will host a Winter Art & Music Showcase event on Friday, December 5, 2025, featuring art, music, poetry, and food.
A New Middle School Choice
New Roots Charter School adds a 6th – 8th grade Montessori-inspired middle school program to its award-winning charter high school, a member of the Green Schools National Network.
New Roots Student Recognized by National Society of High School Scholars
New Roots Charter School student Ayden Githinji has been selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars based on her superior academic achievement.
New Roots Students and Staff Paint Public Mural Project
During Spring 2025, a group of 12 students transformed a blank wall in downtown Ithaca into a bold and inspiring public mural that expresses their vision for a just and sustainable future.
New Roots Awarded Fifth Charter Term by SUNY
Established in 2008, the school is currently in its 16th year of operation in the Clinton House in downtown Ithaca. The charter renewal includes authorization for the school to expand programming to serve students in grades 6-8.