WE believe...

in creating an environment where students look forward to coming to school.
an essential part of our job is understanding how emotions can impact thinking and actions and helping kids navigate them.
in encouraging parents and community engagement and volunteerism.
in fostering the soft skills of communication (in person and online), empathy and personal responsibility.
in providing space and time for community gatherings and meetings.
that multi-age classrooms mimic real life and is mutually beneficial for all regardless of the year you were born.
that service learning means engaging in tasks and experiences that allow kids to positively affect their community through classroom learning.
in a strong partnership among school, home and community.
that understanding the science of how children learn and remember information is a game changer in the classroom.
in the value of place-based learning.
in providing learners with various ways of learning and showing what and how they have learned.
in a strong pedagogy of listening - to our students, parents, community, colleagues, and nature.
that outdoor education means engaging, purposeful, experiential learning tied to content in our surrounding outdoor environment.