What matters most

Inclusion & Belonging
We cultivate a community where every child feels seen, valued, and supported across lines of identity, ability, and experience.

Social-Emotional Learning & Communication
We believe emotional regulation and clear communication are essential parts of a meaningful education. Students, staff, and families are encouraged and supported to practice peaceful conflict resolution and to communicate and engage with care and integrity.

Joyful Learning & Creativity
We believe that curiosity, play, and delight are essential to deep, lasting learning. We value imagination, problem-solving, and doing meaningful work that connects to the real world.

Student Agency & Courage 
We trust children as capable, self-directed learners who deserve voice and choice in their educational journey. We guide students to know themselves, act with empathy, and stand up for what’s right.

Whole-Child Development & Multi-Age Learning
We support cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth as interconnected and equally important. We believe multi-age classrooms create rich opportunities for both personal growth and collective connection. This structure honors each child’s developmental path, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while receiving support, challenge, and inspiration from peers and mentors alike.

Diversity & Equity
We are antiracist, inclusive, and justice-driven, in practice, not just in principle. We celebrate diverse learners and perspectives, and are committed to building a just and equitable school community.

Community Partnership & Stewardship
We believe learning is enriched by authentic partnerships with families, neighbors, and the broader world. We build environmental awareness and responsibility, helping students see themselves as caretakers of the earth and their communities.