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Independent. Student-Driven. Community-Rooted. At The College School, we believe education should be an adventure—one that nurtures curiosity, inspires creativity, and builds confident, engaged learners. As an independent school, we have the freedom to design an...

When it comes to Middle School (6th-8th) education, The College School (TCS) stands apart as a beacon of academic excellence, experiential learning, and community. Our dynamic Middle School program is...

A recent New York Times opinion piece highlights a crucial challenge in education today: too few students are given the agency to take charge of their learning. This lack of...

A cornerstone of The College School’s approach to Early Childhood education is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. At TCS, we emphasize a child-centered, social-constructivist model that supports the development...

At The College School, one of our core values is that it is our responsibility to live and work sustainably within our environmental and human community. Whether in our greenhouse...

We were so excited to welcome back our students and families for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. Head of School, Carl Pelofsky, spent the day checking in...

In the heart of education lies the idea of fostering curiosity and creativity, instilling skills that transcend the classroom and shape lifelong learners. At The College School, innovation met education...

Hands-on experiences serve as powerful tools for fostering curiosity and understanding at The College School. Imagine a classroom where students delve into the wonders of plant growth, without the constraints...

Recent TCS graduate Benny Bierman ‘23, along with his dad, Michael Bierman, hit the trail this summer; a really, really long trail. After spending three weeks hiking the John Muir...

For 50 years, sixth graders at The College School have had the tradition of the Wilderness Experience. Every fall, the students paddle, climb, camp, journal, and backpack in the Shawnee...