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Green Mountain Community School Project-Based Learning 📚
Community Minded ✏️
Poultney, VT Tuition Price Range:
$10,000-$12,000

Bike Day #2 was a muddy, memorable success! 🚴After the torrential rain finally cleared, our intrepid riders were ready ...
10/09/2026

Bike Day #2 was a muddy, memorable success! 🚴

After the torrential rain finally cleared, our intrepid riders were ready to hit the trails! Students split into two adventures - some pedaling along the D&H Rail Trail toward the Vermont–New York state line, while others tackled the muddy double- and singletrack trails of SVT.

The SVT crew put their skills to the test, practicing the “3 Essentials” as they navigated slippery roots, rocks, and grass. Meanwhile, our Rail Trail riders covered about 4 miles round trip, practicing bike safety, perseverance, and endurance while enjoying the beautiful fall scenery—and celebrating the incredible accomplishment of standing in two states at once!

Muddy trails, tired legs, big smiles, and plenty of adventure - sounds like a pretty great Bike Day to us! 😄🚲

Our newest PBL adventure has begun!Students kicked off our latest Project-Based Learning experience by becoming tree det...
10/08/2026

Our newest PBL adventure has begun!

Students kicked off our latest Project-Based Learning experience by becoming tree detectives! 🌳🔍

Starting with mystery artifacts, students used Notice & Wonder to observe, ask questions, and make connections about all the ways we depend on trees—for food, shelter, medicine, tools, and so much more.

From exploring the anatomy of a tree through Be a Tree! to examining real tree cookies and investigating growth rings, students are discovering what happens beneath the bark. They even used movement and yoga-inspired poses to experience trees from the roots up!

Then it was time to head outside and investigate the incredible variety of trees right here on our campus. Students looked closely at leaves, bark, needles, and leaf patterns, learning how these clues can help identify different trees.

And now, our big questions are guiding the journey:
🌳 Why are trees essential?
🌱 How can we inspire others to be tree stewards?

We can’t wait to see where their questions, discoveries, and ideas take them next!

Cookies, poems, and a leaf-matching challenge: what a week at GMCS! We had a lovely field trip to Champlain Orchards thi...
09/25/2026

Cookies, poems, and a leaf-matching challenge: what a week at GMCS!

We had a lovely field trip to Champlain Orchards this past week! Students sorted and taste-tested apples and raspberries, and Andrea showed them how to pick apples without harming next year's buds. Back in class, they brought that orchard imagery into math, following the journey from picking one apple to a truck carrying 10,000 as they explored place value. Thank you to our drivers and chaperones!

In Character Education, we explored Self-Control with a simple strategy: STOP, THINK, CHOOSE. Thanks to our friend Jack, who baked cookies to go with Frog & Toad's "Cookies," it was a very sweet lesson! 🍪 Meanwhile, the Eagles wrote acrostic name poems, and the Ravens composed "I Am" poems about who they are and what they dream.

Students also learned that great work rarely happens on the first try. After watching Austin's Butterfly, they made scientific drawings of real leaves, then were challenged to match each leaf to its drawing. They shared kind, specific "Glow and Grow" feedback along the way. 🌱

In the arts, students made collaborative two-handed drawings, pulled invisible objects from a Magic Box in theater, and sang their way back into the music room. So many laughs! 🎨🎭🎶

What a wonderful first week back at GMCS!It has been such a joy to welcome our students back — and to welcome new friend...
09/18/2026

What a wonderful first week back at GMCS!

It has been such a joy to welcome our students back — and to welcome new friends into our school community! Our first week was filled with energy, laughter, learning, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect, settle into routines, and build new friendships.

Through cooperative games and team-building activities, students practiced communication, collaboration, and encouraging one another. And with beautiful weather on our side, we ended each afternoon exploring the river on campus — cooling off, connecting with nature, and enjoying time together.

It’s been a wonderful start to the school year, and we’re excited for all the learning, discovery, and adventures still ahead! 💚

Welcome back, GMCS!We’re so excited to welcome our students back and kick off another year of learning, discovery, frien...
09/08/2026

Welcome back, GMCS!

We’re so excited to welcome our students back and kick off another year of learning, discovery, friendship, and adventure at Green Mountain Community School!

The first week is all about reconnecting and getting settled in. Students will have plenty of time to catch up with old friends, welcome new ones, explore our campus, and enjoy some afternoon adventures - including time by the river!

We can’t wait to hear all about everyone’s summer adventures and see the curiosity, creativity, and energy our students bring to the new school year. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

🌿 Our Gratitude to You 🌿Kids don't need to be chained to a desk for 7-8 hours a day to learn and grow. This poem, writte...
08/14/2026

🌿 Our Gratitude to You 🌿

Kids don't need to be chained to a desk for 7-8 hours a day to learn and grow. This poem, written by our 5th graders for our founder Mrs. Danhee, is proof of what's possible when learning looks different.

As we gear up for a new school year, we have just a couple of spots left in each classroom. If you're looking for something different for your child, we'd love to have you.

Click here to learn more and to apply: www.greenmountaincommunityschool.org

Admissions are open! We're a K-5 independent school for students who learn through real-life experience — where every da...
07/23/2026

Admissions are open!

We're a K-5 independent school for students who learn through real-life experience — where every day is hands-on, every project has meaning, and every child is given the chance to become a little hero in their own story.

Ready to learn more?

Explore our approach, our campus, and our community: www.greenmountaincommunityschool.org

As we close another incredible school year, we’re reflecting on something that can’t be measured by grades alone: the de...
06/18/2026

As we close another incredible school year, we’re reflecting on something that can’t be measured by grades alone: the deep sense of accomplishment that comes from hard work, perseverance, and growth. ❤️

At Green Mountain Community School, Project-Based Learning is about more than completing projects — it’s about helping students discover what they’re capable of. Throughout the year, our students embraced challenges, welcomed feedback, solved problems, worked collaboratively, and created meaningful work they could truly be proud of. Time and time again, they showed us that when children are given high expectations, support, and trust, they rise to the occasion in remarkable ways.

As Danhee shares in her Graduation Day reflection, the greatest reward isn't just the final product — it's watching children grow into confident, resilient, and capable young people who believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference. Thank you to our students, families, and faculty for being part of this journey. What a gift it has been to learn, grow, and accomplish so much together.

As we head into summer, we wish all of our families a season filled with rest, adventure, joy, and time to make wonderful memories together. Thank you for an amazing year — we can't wait to see what next year brings!

As the school year winds down, students enjoyed a week filled with reflection, fun, and celebration! 🎉 Last week was ass...
06/09/2026

As the school year winds down, students enjoyed a week filled with reflection, fun, and celebration! 🎉

Last week was assessment week for Math and ELA, giving students the opportunity to showcase all they’ve learned and accomplished throughout the year.

In Music, students wrapped up the year by playing their favorite games and dances. The Ravens made sure school instruments were cleaned and returned in great condition before putting their musical skills to the test in a lively game of Extra Beat, Take a Seat. Meanwhile, the Eagles had a blast forming their own “band,” jamming together and taking turns performing solos.

Our final TimberNook session of the year was just as memorable. After reading a Dr. Seuss story, students created their own circus and spent much of the beautiful day exploring, creating, and adventuring by the river. Watching friendships grow, confidence blossom, and learning unfold naturally through play has been such a joy.

Thank you for sharing your children with us this year — we wish all of our families a fun, restful, and adventure-filled summer! ☀️🌲❤️

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