Blog Posts

Leadership, Middle School, News, RWS Overall

Secondary School Offers

In the fall of each year, we begin preparing our Rohan Woods Sixth Grade families for the secondary school admissions process. We are extremely fortunate in St. Louis to have so many independent school options, but this can also be overwhelming for parents. Part of our service here at Rohan Woods is to provide guidance for our families to determine …

Elementary School, Middle School, News, Parent Association, RWS Overall

Spring Break is More

Spring Break is more than just a Break ⛱ As we approach a much-anticipated spring break, I want to underscore the significance of this time for our children. Spring break isn’t just a pause on the school calendar, but a perfect time to focus on the overall wellbeing of our children by balancing activities with time to relax. Spring break …

Elementary School, Middle School, RWS Overall

Guardians of the School Mission

THE RWS Board of Trustees According to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Board of Trustees is the guardian of the school’s mission. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission is relevant and vital to the community it serves and to monitor the success of the school in fulfilling its mission. Trustees have the tall …

RWS Overall

Parent Survey Results

Dear Rohan Woods Community: Periodic feedback from key stakeholders such as parents, employees, and students is essential for school growth and change. Mechanisms for feedback range from informal conversations, to pulse surveys, to comprehensive questionnaires. Statistical information places emphasis on quantitative data used as a guide for decision making. In December, our parent population received a comprehensive constituency survey to …

Leadership, Middle School, RWS Overall

Alumni Return to Share

Dear Rohan Woods Community: Each year, I ask a handful of Rohan Woods alumni to visit and talk about their Seventh Grade experiences in their new secondary schools with our Sixth Graders. Every alum shares different perspectives on helpful hints for success. Coming back to our school is a great opportunity for our current students to ask “boots on the …

RWS Overall

Preparing for the 85% Unknown

Dear Rohan Woods Community: As the Head of Rohan Woods, it is my primary focus to ensure that our students are well prepared for the journey ahead for a future where 85% of the jobs they may hold do not currently exist. This may be startling information, but there are a number of technologies impacting our lives and even more …

RWS Overall

Gratitude and Warm Wishes

As we participate in the holiday season, I want to express my deepest gratitude and warm wishes to each and every one of you. This time of year is not just about festive decorations and exchanging gifts. It’s a time to reflect on the incredible community we have built together. Our school is not just a place of learning; it’s …

Elementary School, Leadership, News, RWS OverallIndependent Schools, ISACS, Project, ProjectApproach

The Offerings of Independent Schools

Quite often, I receive communications from the Independent Schools of the Central States (ISACS), which serves more than 240 member schools, offering accreditation services, professional development, and opportunities for networking across thirteen states. In a communique for Heads of School, Mary Menacho, President of ISACS, recently shared, “For as long as there have been public schools in the United States, …

Leadership, News, RWS Overall

A Roadmap for Success — Strategic Planning

The Board of Trustees has begun the process of updating our strategic plan for the school. This plan is like having a roadmap for success by helping set clear goals, identifying potential challenges, and ensuring that constituents are in agreement. The strategic plan is crucial to our success for a number of reasons. It provides clear direction and focus, and …

Class Update Science, Elementary School, Middle School, News, RWS Overall

Science Importance

Science instruction at the elementary level is an important component of our programming at Rohan Woods. Science is crucial in fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. Teaching science encourages students to ask questions, explore the world around them, and develop critical thinking skills. It lays the foundation for future science literacy and a deeper understanding of …

Secondary School Offers

Spring Break is More

Guardians of the School Mission

Parent Survey Results

Alumni Return to Share

Preparing for the 85% Unknown

Gratitude and Warm Wishes

The Offerings of Independent Schools

A Roadmap for Success — Strategic Planning

Science Importance

On the Map

Contact Us Today

Schedule a School Tour

Forms and Documents

Testimonials

Contact Info

Our Address

School Hours