Wittes Corners

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.

Personally I'd go to Centerville or Springboro city schools and just send my kids to prep. I already pulled my kids out, but over the past several years I've heard about all of the teacher turnover, lots of new confusing curriculums, increase in non-teacher staff and generally it seemed like the school focuses less on education and more on social media and "fun" activities rather than the three R's. Definitely better academics in middle school and beyond at the public schools, and for any emotional, social or development special needs the public school are also far superior. It's a good school for generally smart kids that want a school with a fun environment. It's also much more "religious" than the Catholic school that I went to as a kid. It almost reminds me of a fundamentalist religious school, but if that's what you want then go for it.

Love this school. Reminds me of the school i went to as a kid. Teachers are very engaging. Love how involved the school is with community and church. Would recommend this school to anyone