1515 Bennett Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63122

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1515 Bennett Avenue

St. Louis MO, 63122

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Each September, we have the privilege of taking our Fifth and Sixth Grade students on a weeklong science excursion. This year, we will explore the Huntsman Marine Science Centre at the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada. This excursion will enable our Middle School students to enjoy student-centered learning in a unique outdoor environment that allows them to examine 
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…Support Rohan Woods School with your Time. We are incredibly blessed at our school to consistently have strong parent support. No matter the need, parents are always willing to volunteer to help. Your children take great pride in seeing you at school or knowing that you are participating on a planning committee or working on the book fair. Research indicates 
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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 
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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 a perfect time to focus on the overall wellbeing of our children by balancing activities with time to relax. Spring break 
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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 the community it serves and to monitor the success of the school in fulfilling its mission. Trustees have the tall 
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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 quantitative data used as a guide for decision making. In December, our parent population received a comprehensive constituency survey to 
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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 for success. Coming back to our school is a great opportunity for our current students to ask “boots on the 
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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 currently exist. This may be startling information, but there are a number of technologies impacting our lives and even more 
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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 to reflect on the incredible community we have built together. Our school is not just a place of learning; it’s 
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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, Mary Menacho, President of ISACS, recently shared, “For as long as there have been public schools in the United States, 
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