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🌷 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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. …

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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…

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Blog by head of school – Ms. Sam Templin-Page Each fall, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) releases a publication called the Trendbook. The premise of this book is to share trends found in independent schools across the nation to…

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