080724_2024-25_SchoolGuide

8 | Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 4 – 2 5 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 childhood is revered and children are encouraged to pursue their innate curios- ity wherever their abilities take them. An Antioch School education is based upon the ideals of mutual respect, trust, chal- lenge and choice. The school groups chil- dren 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 after- care. The development of reading, writing and mathematical 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 chi ldren. Unless the chi ldren request homework, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. An emphasis is placed on physical activity with children playing together on the school’s expan- sive 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 24 Opening of School Work Bee 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 26 Nursery and Kindergar- ten Room Meetings 27 Younger Group Room Meeting 6 p.m. Older Group Room Meeting 7 p.m. 28 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 29 School Welcome Picnic 6–8 p.m. SEP 2 NO SCHOOL Labor Day 10 Faculty Panel/ Orientation (mandatory for new families) 23– 27 Annual Fund Pledge Week 27 Grandfriend’s Day (dependent on volunteer help) 28 Anything on Wheels (raindate Sept. 29) OCT 4 NO SCHOOL Conference day 11 NO SCHOOL Conference day NOV 1 Harvest Soup Supper (de- pendent on volunteer help) 3 Open House 22 Thanksgiving Feast (early dismissal) 25 NO SCHOOL Faculty planning retreat 26– 29 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break CALENDAR MON.–SUN., 6a.m.–11p.m. GET GAS 24/7 with your CREDITCARD! 4 Xenia Ave. 937-767-1349 • We specialize in a vast variety of craft beer and wines. • Customer service is a priority. For any complaints or requests please contact us at nipperscornermarket@ gmail.com . STORE MANAGERS: Arpit Patel & VIP Nipper ’ s Corner Market • Buyer’s Agent • Seller’s Agent • Relocation Specialist • First Time Home Buyer Specialist www.miamival leyultimate.com | 937-708-0559 CRAIG MESURE Sun–Fri 11–7; Sat 9–7 · 237 Xenia Ave · 937-767-8291 · www.currentcuisine.com Think Current Cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner. · Freshly-baked bread · International groceries & gourmet cheeses · Party trays · Birthday cakes · Catering · Breakfast sandwiches · Baked goods from scratch · Overstuffed sandwiches · Daily lunch specials · Freshly-made soups DEC 20 Children’s Cookie Exchange DEC. 23, 2024–JAN. 3, 2025 NO SCHOOL Winter Break JAN 6 SCHOOL RESUMES 20 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day 24 NO SCHOOL Conference days 31 NO SCHOOL Conference days FEB 17– 18 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day and Mid-Winter Break 21 2025–26 Intention Form and First Enrollment Deposit Due MAR 20– 21 NO SCHOOL Conference days 24– 28 NO SCHOOL Spring Holiday 31 SCHOOL RESUMES MAY 2–3 Older Group and Thirds Spring Musical 5 NO SCHOOL Faculty planning retreat 6 2025–26 Contracts Due 12 2025–26 Final Enroll- ment Deposit Due 21 Annual Picnic and Graduation 6–8 p.m. 26 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day 30 Last day of school 31 Closing of School Work Bee 9 a.m.–2 p.m PHOTO: Sam Bohall