Events at SRV
Join us for a Farm-to-Fork Garden Tour with Paul and Hilary! Discover SRV’s food program, sustainability practices, and animal care. This is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring your children along to explore the Kitchen and Garden. Read more
News & Updates
The very first classroom built at The School in Rose Valley was our beloved woodshop, and it has remained central to our school ever since. Grace Rotzel, one of our earliest Principals, once said, “Working with tools furnishes one of the best disciplines a school can offer. Read more
The Head of School
The School in Rose Valley is truly a sight to behold in the fall. The leaves on our many trees transform into a vibrant palette of colors, eventually drifting to the ground. Students can be found chasing these falling leaves, gathering them into massive piles perfect for jumping ... Read more
The Head of School
If you've strolled around campus recently, you might have noticed several small, wooden structures known as pretzel houses. The original pretzel house is tucked away at the head of the trail to Bamboo Island Read more
The Head of School
Timing is everything—well, maybe not everything, but it’s pretty important, especially when it comes to kids. At The School in Rose Valley (SRV), we’ve always been attuned to the rhythms of children and how timing affects their learning and well-being. A great example is our dail... Read more
The Head of School
This afternoon, we’ll gather to celebrate our 6th-grade students at the Honoring Ceremony. I’d be lying if I said it won’t be a little bittersweet. For some of these students, I’ve been lucky enough to watch them grow from toddlers into the thoughtful, capable young people they a... Read more
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It was early October when Wells and Roscoe, two second-graders with boundless curiosity, brought yo-yos to class—despite our longstanding “no toys” rule. I still remember hearing from Kate, their teacher, about how they persisted with their yo-yos, seemingly undeterred by the rem... Read more
News & Updates
At The School in Rose Valley, the 2022-2023 academic year was marked by growth, community involvement, and memorable experiences. With a foundation built on progressive education, SRV continues to flourish thanks to the generous support of our donors, dedicated staff, and engaged... Read more
Stories from Alumni
t’s a rather overwhelming question. There are so many aspects of SRV that embody the finest and truest experiences of childhood. As I have written a great deal about SRV over the years, I would like to “cheat” a little and quote from some of those musings—all of which are as true... Read more
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