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8 | Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 3 – 2 4 S C HOO L G U I D E | THE ANTIOCH SCHOOL 1160 Corry St.; 937-767-7642 CONTACT: Nathan Summers, school manager, nathan@antiochschool.org; antiochschool.org The oldest democratic school in the United States, The Antioch School was founded in 1921 by Arthur Morgan, then president of Antioch College. In 1951, the school moved to its current setting, neigh- boring the Glen Helen nature preserve. The Antioch School is a place where child- hood is revered and children are encour- aged to pursue their innate curiosity wher- ever their abilities take them. An Antioch School education is based upon the ideals of mutual respect, trust, challenge and choice. The school groups children into the Nursery (3.5–5), Kindergarten (5–6), Younger Group (6–9) and Older Group (9–12). The Antioch School provides an art and science program, music instruction, artists- in-residence, field trips and aftercare. The development of reading, writing and math- ematical abilities is emphasized. Social and self-discipline skills and the interaction of children as a means for self-definition and growth are deeply valued. Individualized instruction works two ways at the school: teacher-to-child and child-to-child. The children’s academic and creative growth and learning are ungraded. Stan- dardized testing is restricted to the Older Group children. Unless the children request homework, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. An emphasis is placed on physical activity with children play- ing together on the school’s expansive grounds, swimming and skating field trips. Operations are led by a board of direc- tors, which includes parents, faculty members and a community member. The daily life of the school is facilitated by the school manager, Nathan Summers. Family involvement is vital to the school’s learning environment. Because The Antioch School is small, group size and enrollment numbers are limited. Applications are accepted through- out the year and financial aid is available for qualifying families. Visitors are always welcome. AUG 26 Opening of School Work Bee 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 28 Nursery and Kindergarten Room Meetings 29 Younger Group Room Meeting 6 p.m. Older Group Room Meeting 7 p.m. 30 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 31 School Welcome Picnic, 6–8 p.m. SEP 4 NO SCHOOL Labor Day 12 Faculty Panel/Orientation (mandatory for new families) 25–29 Annual Fund Pledge Week 29 Grandfriend’s Day (dependent on volunteer help) 30 Anything on Wheels (raindate Oct. 1) OCT 6 NO SCHOOL Conference day 13 NO SCHOOL Conference day NOV 3 Harvest Soup Supper (dependent on volunteer help) 17 Thanksgiving Feast (early dismissal) 20 NO SCHOOL Faculty planning retreat 21–24 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break DEC 15 Children’s Cookie Exchange DEC. 18, 2023– JAN. 1, 2024 NO SCHOOL Winter Break JAN 2 SCHOOL RESUMES 15 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day 19 NO SCHOOL Conference day 26 NO SCHOOL Conference day FEB 19–20 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day and Mid-Winter Break 23 2024–25 Intention Form and First Enrollment Deposit Due 25 Open House MAR 25–29 NO SCHOOL Spring Holiday APR 1 SCHOOL RESUMES 5 NO SCHOOL Conference day 12 NO SCHOOL Conference day MAY 3–4 Older Group and Thirds Spring Musical 6 NO SCHOOL Faculty planning retreat 7 2024–25 Contracts Due 13 2024–25 Final Enrollment Deposit Due 22 Annual Picnic and Graduation, 6–8 p.m. 27 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day 31 Last day of school JUNE 1 Closing of School Work Bee, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. YOUR BEST HEALTH STARTS HERE At Kettering Health, primary care is more than just treating your healthcare needs. It’s about helping you be your best. Whether you need help managing a chronic condition or staying ahead of routine well-child visits, your primary care provider is here for you. Kettering Health Community Physicians of Yellow Springs 888 Dayton St., Suite 200 Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-7291 Find the right provider for you and your family at ketteringhealth.org/ruralhealth YELLOW SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Emergency: 911 | Non-emergency, 937-767-7206 WORK HARD & BE NICE TO PEOPLE Anthony Burrill