The Island's new charter school has received 91 admission applications for its first semester this fall, officials said this week.
Nearly a year has passed since the state approved a charter school here, establishing an alternative educational plan for Island families.
Betsy McIsaac, a long-time seasonal resident, heard that the Vineyard was getting a charter school when she read about it in the paper last summer.
Founders of the Martha's Vineyard Charter School have come a long way and they candidly admit they still have a long way to go before they open the
Cheers for the 2016 Charter School Graduates
Astrid Tilton, Gabrial Canham, Christopher Cartier, Cyrus Kennedy, Cassius Paquet-Huff, Zale Narkiewicz and Hannah Gonsalves.
Astrid Tilton, Gabrial Canham, Christopher Cartier, Cyrus Kennedy, Cassius Paquet-Huff, Zale Narkiewicz and Hannah Gonsalves.
Class of 2016 make their entrance under the tent.
Class of 2016 make their entrance under the tent.
Cassius Paquet-Huff recieves gifts from middle school class.
Cassius Paquet-Huff recieves gifts from middle school class.
A hug from Paul Karasik for Hannah Gonsalves.
A hug from Paul Karasik for Hannah Gonsalves.
Ed Jerome gives a scholarship to Gabrial Canham.
Ed Jerome gives a scholarship to Gabrial Canham.
Christopher Cartier recieves gift from young students.
Christopher Cartier recieves gift from young students.
Charter School students of all ages were in attendance.
Charter School students of all ages were in attendance.
Zale Narkiewicz shows off his mobile and artwork gifts.
Zale Narkiewicz shows off his mobile and artwork gifts.
Astrid Tilton recieves gift of plum tree from middle school class.
Astrid Tilton recieves gift of plum tree from middle school class.
Louis Hall delivers the commencement address.
Louis Hall delivers the commencement address.
Parents, friends and well-wishers filled the tent at Charter School.
Parents, friends and well-wishers filled the tent at Charter School.
Applause for the seven graduates of 2016.
Applause for the seven graduates of 2016.
The Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School class of 2016 ended their high school careers Sunday under a tent on the school grounds. Class speakers thanked friends, family and the Vineyard community for their support. Astrid Tilton, Cassius Paquet-Huff, Christopher Cartier, Cyrus Kennedy, Gabrial Canham, Hannah Gonsalves and Zale Narkiewicz were the seven graduates and the 16th class to graduate from the Charter School.
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins Grace Island Streets
Martha's Vineyard Bank is well protected.
Martha's Vineyard Bank is well protected.
Krusty Krab employee Squidward outside Dock Street Coffee Shop.
Krusty Krab employee Squidward outside Dock Street Coffee Shop.
Spongebob is a real treat.
Spongebob is a real treat.
A very bookish scarecrow outside Edgartown Books.
A very bookish scarecrow outside Edgartown Books.
Middletown Nursery on State Road.
Middletown Nursery on State Road.
Martha's Vineyard Bank in Chilmark.
Martha's Vineyard Bank in Chilmark.
Vineyard Gardens is spellbinding.
Vineyard Gardens is spellbinding.
A rare Vampire is seen out during the day in Vineyard Haven.
A rare Vampire is seen out during the day in Vineyard Haven.
Waterside Market on Main street in Vineyard HAven.
Waterside Market on Main street in Vineyard HAven.
The force is with Martha's Vineyard Bank in Edgartown.
The force is with Martha's Vineyard Bank in Edgartown.
A fairy graces the front of Summer Shades in Edgartown.
A fairy graces the front of Summer Shades in Edgartown.
Ludo from Labyrinth in front of Faherty in Edgartown.
Ludo from Labyrinth in front of Faherty in Edgartown.
Angelina Ballerina is a favorite.
Angelina Ballerina is a favorite.
A new crop of The Charter School's annual Halloween scarecrows have once again invaded Island towns.