Pine River Area Schools has announced they will be expanding through the addition of a tuition free, virtual learning program for grades 8-12.

The announcement was made via a press release on Wednesday. 

“Pine River Online School offers an innovative and dynamic learning experience, combining the convenience of an asynchronous curriculum with structured, real-time engagement opportunities,” the press release stated. “Students benefit from round-the-clock access to coursework, allowing them to complete weekly modules at their own pace while maintaining the support of dedicated educators.”

The program, referred to as “PROS,” features many different levels of academic challenge, helping accommodate all learners where they’re at. It will feature a daily homeroom, one-on-one progress meetings, individualized office ours, synchronous independent study lessons, real-time progress tracking, and diverse assessments.

According to Pine River Area Schools High School Principal, Chelsea Hicok, the program will help the school support more students.

“We are proud to expand Pine River Online School to open the doors to more students,” Hicok said. “We’ve built a program that offers flexibility without sacrificing engagement, making sure each student receives the support they need to succeed.”

Pine River High School began the school year with 304 students enrolled.

Families interested in learning more about the “PROS” and enrolling for the upcoming school year can visit https://www.pineriver.org/ to explore the program. Additional questions can be forwarded to Pine River Schools.