By Jennifer Parris, St. Mary’s Episcopal School St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the oldest independent school in Tennessee, celebrated its 175th anniversary with a party last spring, the culmination of a yearlong campaign to honor and remember the traditions and legacy […]
Opening convocations, Friday night tailgates, and parent open houses. Back to school events bring our communities together as we build relationships with new families and prepare for the new year. For the first time in a long time, our students […]
By Sheri Burkeen, Director of Resources, SAIS When you join the faculty of a 175-year-old school, you can expect to become part of many traditions and celebrations. I was a French hen. It was my first year to participate in […]
Evangelical Christian School’s (ECS) mission is “to provide the Christian family with a Christ-centered, biblically directed curriculum that challenges the students to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, leadership, […]
We are committed to teams. Many of us spend Friday night or Saturday afternoon rooting for our school’s football team. Likewise, if we have our own children, we shuttle them to their sports activities so they can be on teams. […]
We are excited to share the appointment of Amber Irizarry, director of brand & communications. Beginning May 1, Amber will serve as the primary storyteller, amplifying the impact of member schools in our association. Amber experienced a long-standing communications career […]
Introduction The end of the school year is always an opportunity for reflection. A posture of intentional reflection is well supported considering the historic and monumental changes to the independent school landscape in the past few years. We are rocks […]
In the landscape of independent school management, the decision to transition from annual re-enrollment to continuous enrollment represents a pivotal shift with wide-ranging implications. Oak Hall School’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the challenges associated with the […]
Cultivating a Championship Culture in Independent Schools: Insights from Ubuntu Independent schools, in an increasingly competitive educational landscape, face the challenge of fostering not only academic excellence but also creating an environment that nurtures collaboration, resilience, and continuous improvement. This […]
From preschool to upper school, three schools share their experience with adding a grade level(s) to their school. Research and PlanningIn all three schools, community feedback was an integral part to the decision making process. Survey data, small group conversations, […]
