At The College School, we believe in the transformative power of experiential learning.
With a commitment to academic excellence and outdoor education, we foster a vibrant community where students don’t just acquire knowledge—they apply it, developing the resilience and adaptability to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Through authentic experiences, students stretch their thinking, strengthen their character, and gain the confidence to take risks and use their voices. In our close-knit community, every day offers a chance to grow stronger, braver, and more determined.
“TCS has far exceeded my expectations in providing an education for my children. While there are more hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, it’s the way my children are taught to view the world that leaves the deepest impression. My children have learned more than just academics. They’ve learned life skills that they’ll carry with them well into adulthood.”
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This year’s Early Childhood learning at The College School was all about families, fossils, and fun!
Our youngest learners followed their curiosities in beautiful and unexpected directions: Big Bend explored the meaning of family and belonging, Newport students became fossil experts and created their very own fossil museum, and Kindergarteners discovered the joy of games and collaboration by building a Little Free Game Library for the TCS community.
These child-led, Reggio-inspired projects reminded us that when children are trusted to follow their interests, incredible learning happens. Through research, storytelling, design, play, and exploration, students became scientists, architects, artists, collaborators, problem-solvers, and community builders.
If we could bottle up that spring trip feeling, we’d do it in a heartbeat.
But that’s the beautiful thing about The College School, there’s always another adventure to look forward to. From the wilds of the Ozarks to the streets of Chicago and myriad places in between, our students returned with memories, connections, and lessons that will last a lifetime.
And for our soon-to-be graduates, the greatest adventures still lie ahead.
2026 Graduate Spotlight: Brynja
Three words you would use to describe TCS: Growth in discomfort
What’s your favorite TCS memory? My favorite TCS memory is making Darrett learn to do The Worm.
What’s your next big adventure? My next adventure is traveling to Europe this summer with my family before attending MICDS this fall, where I hope to study abroad.
Brynja, congratulations and best of luck!
