Landmark East School

From building a structure to creating a place of belonging.

There is something special about the moment when a building begins to look like a place.

The walls are rising, the roof is taking shape, and our new vestibule is beginning to frame the entrance. What was once a vision on paper is becoming a space we can actually begin to imagine ourselves in. And that is when the excitement really begins.

We can start imagining students walking through those doors, friends gathering together, families visiting, and our Landmark East School community coming together in a space designed for connection, opportunity, and belonging.

The building is taking shape and so is the future we are building together.

Stay tuned as we continue to share the journey!

It's amazing how quickly a construction site can begin to tell a story.

Just a few weeks ago, we were looking at trenches and foundations. Today, walls are reaching toward the sky, giving shape to a dream our community has shared for years.

Buildings are made of concrete, steel, and wood. But schools are built with something even stronger: hope, opportunity, belonging, and the belief that every student deserves a place where they can thrive.

Every new wall reminds us that we are not simply constructing a building. Together, we are building the future for generations of Landmark East School students.

Thank you for following along as this exciting journey continues.

Part three in the Elementary Successful Me Program artist exploration focused on Piet Mondrian!

Through our Successful Me Program earlier this past spring, our students learn more about themselves as learners by exploring their strengths, identifying strategies that support their success, and reflecting on what helps them thrive. Through creative experiences, students develop self-awareness, confidence, and the skills needed to navigate challenges.

Inspired by Piet Mondrian, students explored patterns, balance, and organization as they created their own works of art. As they carefully planned and constructed their pieces, students practiced focus, attention to detail, and perseverance—discovering that structure and creativity can work together in powerful ways.

We know that when students come to understand themselves, they move forward with confidence, independence, and a deep belief in their ability to succeed.

Building Update: Strong Foundations

Construction progress continues on campus, with more visible changes taking shape. While it is exciting to see the physical transformation, these moments are also a reminder that every great project begins with a strong foundation.

At Landmark East School, foundations matter. Just as this building is being carefully constructed to support future generations of students, we work every day to help students build the skills, confidence, and resilience that will support them long after graduation.

We look forward to sharing more progress as this vision continues to come to life.

Some of the most meaningful learning happens when students are invited to slow down and simply watch.

Our elementary students had the opportunity to care for 20 Painted Lady caterpillars, observing each remarkable stage of their life cycle. Day by day, they watched tiny caterpillars grow, transform into chrysalises, and eventually emerge as beautiful butterflies.

There were moments of anticipation, plenty of questions, and more than a few excited trips to check on their tiny guests. Then came the day everyone had been waiting for. Together, the students carried the butterflies to the pollinator garden and watched as each one took its first flight into the world.

It was a beautiful reminder that learning isn't always found in textbooks. Sometimes it unfolds one small change at a time, teaching patience, curiosity, and an appreciation for the incredible wonders of nature. We're grateful for experiences like these that spark a sense of wonder, and remind us all to pause and notice the extraordinary things happening all around us.

Sometimes the best classroom has wings.

On Tuesday, June 30th, we celebrated Janet Cooper’s retirement. After spending over four decades caring for others at Landmark East School, it feels wonderfully fitting that Janet will now spend more time making memories with the grandchildren who have so completely captured her heart.

Janet has left an extraordinary legacy at Landmark East School. The impact she has had on this school lives not only in the work she has done, but in the relationships she built and the countless lives she touched.

Thank you for your dedication, your compassion, your laughter, and for all of the ways, both big and small, that you have made Landmark East School a better place. Janet will be deeply missed, but even more importantly, she will be fondly remembered.
Congratulations, Janet.

We wish you every happiness in this next chapter.

Building Update: Watching a vision come to life. Every trench, beam, and pour represents another step toward something bigger than a building. This project reflects our commitment to creating spaces where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

It is exciting to see the progress taking shape, and we are grateful to share this journey with our Landmark East School community.

Stay tuned for more updates as the transformation continues!