The Head of School
"Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes, and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us. In this garden—in all the places." (Burnett, The Secret Garden, 1911) Read more
Curriculum
Across the country, educators are grappling with sobering data about reading achievement. National assessments show that fewer students are reading fluently and confidently than at any point in the past 25 years. National data tells one story, but at The School in Rose Valley, ou... Read more
News & Updates
Emergent Curriculum is a child-centered, responsive approach to education, where learning is developed based on children' s interests. Each year, the SRV students vote on an all-school theme, which guides the direction of the emergent curriculum throughout the school-year. For 20... Read more
Stories from Alumni
We sit down with Andrew Nadkarni (SRV '07), an award-winning independent filmmaker whose journey from Bamboo Island adventures to the canopy of the rainforest reflects the lasting impact of his early education. Read more
News & Updates
At The School in Rose Valley, traditions aren't just events on the calendar, they’re opportunities for connection, growth, and joy. Few school-day traditions capture this better than All Day Recess. On one of the first truly beautiful days of spring, our students are met with a j... Read more
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In the final years at SRV, the Oldest Group play is far more than a performance—it's a powerful journey in collaboration, leadership, and self-discovery. Through rehearsals, student-led initiatives, and thoughtful reflection, students learn to work as an ensemble, honor roles, an... Read more
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Paul sat down with Haley Purdy, parent and board member, to talk about his path to SRV and his goals for the science and garden program. Read more
News & Updates
Today, children are navigating an increasingly complex landscape of challenges. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the increase of technology, studies show that anxiety has risen in young people, making everyday activities like going to school and making friends more difficult... Read more
Events at SRV
We’re counting down the days and hours to the highlight of every year at SRV – May Fair. On the first weekend in May, we gather as a community to celebrate the many rich traditions that never fail to bring appreciative laughter, joyful tears, and indelible memories. The 2025 May ... Read more
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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
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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
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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
The Head of School
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
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