A Message from MR. BEER, Principal at the Skills Center

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!!

     I hope everyone enjoyed their summer break.  My name is Mr. Beer and I have the honor of being your building principal for the 2026-2027 school year.  On behalf of myself, Mr. Schoonover and the Skills Center Staff we would like to welcome you back.  The summer workforce staff has done a tremendous job preparing the school for the upcoming school year.  We have some new exciting additions to the Skills Center which includes colorful murals, art display cases, new furniture and other updates around the building. The transition coordinator's office has worked very hard preparing class schedules. We are excited to roll out our new and improved Live School incentive program along with our second year of Foundational Excellence.

     The biggest adjustment continuing at CSE is the second year of the comprehensive personal device policy.  Students have been assigned new cell phone lockers which will be used at the beginning of each school day.  We recognize that this will be big adjustment as we put the summer months behind us and transition to a new school year.  However, overwhelming research has shown the detrimental effects of social media on the educational process and student achievement.  Here at CSE we are committed to enhancing and growing the quality of education while reducing barriers that would interfere with this process.  A copy of the updated policy and the FAQ document can be found at: https://www.charterschoolofexcellence.org/resources

     As we approach the start of school, please don't hesitate to reach out to the front desk at 814-651-9089, myself at jbeer@phcse.org or Mr. Schoonover at jschoonover@phcse.org if you have any questions regarding the start of the school.  We can't wait to see you!!