"Of all the things that might be true about experiential education, the one thing that is unassailably true is that you can't understand it by defining it, you must do it."

-John Huie 

Founded in 1999, the Methow Valley Community School engages students in authentic learning experiences that motivate them to excellence and prepare them to be contributing members of the greater community and world.

  We invite you to browse our website and learn more about this unique, small school serving children in grades 1-8.  Please keep in mind that no amount of pictures or written text can fully convey the true uniqueness of the MVCS.  We encourage you to visit the school, meet the students, staff and families and see for yourself how very special this place is.

MVCS Mission

We nurture.....

a child's natural abilities, sense of place and growing wonder.

We practice....

in depth critical thinking and creative expression.

We value...

community, character and adventure.

We are ambassadors...

into the journey of life long learning.