Dwyer

Our youngest child who is now a rising 10th grade at the Miami Valley School - he joined in Middle School (7th grade) from a previously well performing public school. The immersion method of education and the deep dive into subjects brings the most interesting, challenging and rewarding framework we could have wished for in his studies. The educators are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to their students' growth and learning. High Schoolers are taught to think critically, communicate articulately, explore their interests, and value community. The students respect their peers and the embrace differences of well thought out viewpoints. There are so many paths available in core classes, clubs, teams. Both my student and myself as a parent had culture shock on how welcoming, and inspiring the educators and staff are and how supportive they are of student growth. Highlights: Immersion Methodology, highly motivated faculty with specific subject expertise, January Immersion Term which involves domestic or international travel, ethnic and religious diversity in peer group including international students. Negatives: Can feel a bit cliquish but that was more a matter of stereoptypical Middle Schooler development and that settled down by high school. If interested, you can take an in-depth tour and your student can attend class for the day paired with a MVS student in their grade and similar interests. If you have any preconceived ideas of MVS , the new school leadership of three years ago has reinvigorated the school and faculty.