"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

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The

Methow Valley

Community School
celebrates 10 years of bringing magical, meaningful, quality education to Valley students. 

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You are invited to browse our
website to learn more about this unique, small school serving grades 1-6.

No amount of pictures or written text can
fully convey the true uniqueness of MVCS. 
Please visit the school, meet the students, staff and families and see for yourself how very
special this place is.

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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.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

of MVCS

• Love of Learning
• Character Development & Sense of Self
• Social and Communication Skills
• Academic Excellence
• Creating Community
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Arts & Culture
• Diversity
• Nature, Sustainability & Sense of Place   
• Community & Civic Service                       

These principles are used to guide MVCS and we are committed to honoring them at all levels: board, staff, families and students.

To read more about these principles please click  2008-09 MVCS Guiding Principles

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For questions or more information please
feel free to
call or email
(509) 996.4447

office@mvcommunityschool.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
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FAQ's

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MVCS can be found at

#2 Johnson Lane, Winthrop

(across from the ball field)

Contact information:

#2 Johnson Lane

PO Box 3013, Winthrop, WA 98862

509.996.4447

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Dates to remember!

SUMMER VACATION June 5 - September 7

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ENROLLMENT

2009-10 year

For more information or to inquire about space availability, please contact:

Deb Jones-Schuler, Director

509.996.4447

office@mvcommunityschool.org

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THANK YOU!

Community Members

For supporting the school through donations of time, materials, money and attendance at events!

William Penn Foundation

For providing initial support for the LOCAVORES PROJECT- see Community Projects link for more details.

Community Foundation of North Central Washington

For providing support for the school van!

Outward Bound

For donating a 10 passenger van!

Kutz Construction

For donating a 10 passenger van!

Sustaining Donors Circle

For long-term pledges of support!

SMARTWOOL

Outdoor Ed. supporting grant and hiking socks for students and staff!

Stoneleigh Fund

Support of the Locavores Project!

 

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Special thanks to event sponsors

Bear Creek Lumber

Mountain Sound

Twisp River Pub

Bart & Co. Construction

KTRT Radio

Chewuch Inn

The Methow Valley News

Smiling Woods Yurts

Tappi

Earth & Sky Studios