One of the best things about NBS is that it didn’t change our daughter. It grew her. She is still quiet. She is still reserved. But she can be that way with the utmost confidence. She knows herself. NBS helped her explore the depths of who she is, who she strives to be, how she can best learn in the ways that are important to her. She doesn’t have to be what other people need to be. She can love who they are, while loving herself.
~ Janet F. (Former NBS Parent)
The North Branch School, founded in 2001, is a non-profit, independent school serving middle school age children (grades 7-9). The school is officially recognized by the State of Vermont and meets or exceeds all licensing standards. The school is a 501 (c) 3, tax-exempt entity.
The North Branch School was founded by parents who shared a vision of a small school tailored to the unique needs of early adolescents. The founding philosophy is centered on a school concept that promotes self-directed and active learning, incorporates students’ emotional, intellectual, and growth issues, emphasizes experiential and outdoor education, and fosters a strong community based upon close student-teacher-parent relationships. With twenty-seven students and a low student/teacher ratio, The North Branch School has the ability to build a flexible, personalized and engaging environment.
The curriculum is designed as a three-year experience encouraging a safe, intimate learning community in which students can make the important transition from the elementary grades to high school. Middle school-age children undergo tremendously complex and exciting cognitive, psychological, social, and physical changes. The North Branch School is committed to using those changes as an organizing touchstone throughout the curriculum—as a way of educating the whole child and making school relevant to heart, mind, body and soul.
The North Branch School was founded by parents who shared a vision of a small school tailored to the unique needs of early adolescents. The founding philosophy is centered on a school concept that promotes self-directed and active learning, incorporates students’ emotional, intellectual, and growth issues, emphasizes experiential and outdoor education, and fosters a strong community based upon close student-teacher-parent relationships. With twenty-seven students and a low student/teacher ratio, The North Branch School has the ability to build a flexible, personalized and engaging environment.
The curriculum is designed as a three-year experience encouraging a safe, intimate learning community in which students can make the important transition from the elementary grades to high school. Middle school-age children undergo tremendously complex and exciting cognitive, psychological, social, and physical changes. The North Branch School is committed to using those changes as an organizing touchstone throughout the curriculum—as a way of educating the whole child and making school relevant to heart, mind, body and soul.
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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Nov 1- Dec 6 Biddingforgood online auction Nov 20 Holiday Wreath Sales Jan 31 3:30-5pm Prospective Family Information Meeting TBD Penguin Plunge March 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences, No School March 12-14 Hockey Tournament April 9&10 NBS Play May Spring Fine Arts Auction |
COVID Protocols
We are closely following the rise in Covid-19 cases in Vermont. Here is a link to the Health Department Website with updates and guidelines: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19 
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