We transferred our daughter to MVS from another private school in the fall of 2021 for 2nd grade and truly couldn't be happier with our decision! We were looking for a school that offered strong academics, cultivated critical thinking skills and was affordable. We found this in MVS and more. Our daughter has thrived both academically and socially and loves school so much that she was sad when summer break started! The experienced and dedicated teachers at MVS are committed to the kids, to their academic success and to fostering a love of learning. Our daughter gained so much confidence in herself in the past year. At 8 years old she learned how to conduct research, write reports, and present her findings to her teachers and peers. With two hours daily of Spanish language and culture, her Spanish speaking skills improved exponentially and her accent is that of a native speaker. The kids had tons of fun performing a puppet play of "Los Tres Osos" in front of family and friends entirely in Spanish.
The schoolhouse itself is filled with natural light and has welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces for learning and play. In addition to the school's library, the kids regularly visit the local Madrona public library which is a few short blocks away. Parents are able to participate in different ways as they choose, such as field trips and volunteer opportunities. The kids get plenty of outdoor time at the playground and every other Friday, they work side by side with the forest steward to learn and assist in the upkeep of the Madrona woods.
We feel so fortunate that we found MVS. It truly has exceeded our expectations as parents and our daughter has excelled and is excited to go to school each day! read more