The Village School Ms

We’re making the rounds again 💃🏻 🕺

Thankful for the Madison County Journal highlighting our fabulous little school as it undergoes some accident induced renovations.

We’ve been told our entire shared indoor wall will need to be replaced meaning an extended construction timeline. Not the news we were hoping for, but we’re looking at the bright side: more time to create an even more awesome space!

If you’d like to help support us in this time, please visit our donation page: https://gofund.me/db0f97c8b

Thank you to everyone that has supported us so far! We have felt so loved and been catching up on all your sweet comments and messages.

We can’t wait to share our progress with you all!

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When our team gathered this fall to ask, “Who are we becoming—and how do we make sure every decision moves us closer?” one answer rose to the top: pursue accreditation with the Middle States Association (MSA).

Today, we’re excited to share that The Village School has earned accreditation from MSA—a milestone that affirms the strength of our program and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Accreditation—and Why Now?

Accreditation can sound technical. In practice, it’s simple: MSA accreditation is professional peer review for the purpose of growth and improvement.

The process is structured yet flexible—it helps us refine our vision, assess current practices, and turn that learning into a concrete, actionable plan. It is not a pass/fail exam or a one-size-fits-all checklist, and it doesn’t force us into someone else’s mold. In fact, the self-study sharpens our identity rather than diluting it, producing artifacts—like clear policies and parent-friendly one-pagers—that our community will actually use.

Here are a few reasons we chose to move now :

Post-Graduate Opportunities. MSA accreditation connects our program to recognized standards and a diploma accepted by universities worldwide. We want every door possible open to our graduates.

Strong Foundations for Learning. MSA’s five standards and key concepts prompt deep reflection across every part of our school, yielding stronger systems and a more reliable academic program for students and families.

Data-Backed Improvement. We gather and use data from our own community to set baselines and track improvement over time—keeping change tied to real needs, not hypotheticals.

What This Means

Think of accreditation as a guided growth journey with experienced educators who’ve been in our shoes. MSA’s team are guides, not gatekeepers. The process doubles as an implementation framework—so while we’re reflecting, we’re also building the tools we need (policies, measures, communication pieces) to serve students better.

MSA has been inspiring wise change in schools for 135 years, and today supports 3,200+ schools serving over 2 million students across 117 countries through accreditation, endorsements, and professional learning. It’s a network—and a signal of quality—recognized around the world.

What’s Next in the Accreditation Cycle

Now that we are MSA Accredited, we’re moving from “study” to implementation. We created a multi-year improvement plan with clear goals, measures, and steps. We will share progress updates with our community and continue to refine our practices based on evidence.

As part of the cycle, we will remain in close contact with MSA and submit a midterm report at the halfway point to show our progress on the goals we set. We’ll also prepare for our renewal review at the end of the term.

Timeline note: Accreditation is granted for a multi-year term, with a midterm check-in and a renewal visit at the end of the cycle. We’ll share our school-specific dates as we progress.

Behind the Scenes: What You’ll See

Clearer Policies & Practices. You’ll notice new policies and updated procedures that make our approach more transparent.

Opportunities to Contribute. Family surveys, listening sessions, and volunteer roles connected to our improvement goals.

Progress Updates. We’ll post milestones and key artifacts on our website/social media and highlight them in newsletters.

Our goal is simple: a school that’s ever more aligned to its mission, more supportive of student well-being, and more effective in teaching and learning.

FAQ

Will accreditation change our mission or model?

No. MSA is a competency-based process that sharpens our identity and helps us tell our story with evidence.

Is this a lot of paperwork?

The emphasis is implementation over paperwork. The self-study produced usable tools—policies, measures, and communication pieces—that guide day-to-day decisions, and our multi-year plan keeps us focused on what matters.

How does this help students right now?

Families can expect clearer communication, tighter systems, and a continuous-improvement mindset focused on student well-being and learning outcomes.

How long does accreditation last?

Accreditation is granted for a multi-year term with a midterm report and an end-of-cycle renewal review. We will share key dates on our website/social media.

How You Can Support the Work
Share your voice. Please participate in brief surveys and listening sessions.

Volunteer. Join a focus group or help with projects tied to our improvement plan.

Stay informed. We will share key information with our families and community in various ways.

Thank you for being part of this work. Accreditation is one more way we live our commitment to continuous improvement and to preparing every student for what’s next.

With gratitude,
The Village School Teachers

Taking a break from our reconstruction to share some really good news! We'll have more detailed information tomorrow!

BIG NEWS!!! 🎉 The Village School MS is now accredited by Middle States Association (MSA). This milestone recognizes our commitment to quality, student well-being, and continuous improvement.

Curious what this means for your family? Message us for more information! Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 but is filling up fast.

We made the news. 😅

If you’d like to help us get back in shape and protect our kids you can donate here: https://gofund.me/db0f97c8b

Thank you all for your support!

A car crashed into the front of a Ridgeland area school building this week, causing significant damage and forcing the cancellation of part of the school’s summer camp schedule. FULL STORY ⬇️

We’re looking a little less broken this morning.

We’re so thankful for the outpouring of support we’ve received from our community. We still have a busy summer ahead of us but we’re very thankful no one was hurt.

While we weren’t on campus when the accident occurred, we actually had a repairman visiting the building that saw what happened. It appears for all intents and purposes to have just been an unfortunate accident. The driver was unhurt and for that we are immensely thankful.

We do have insurance, as does our landlord. Payment won’t be immediate and it won’t cover preventative measures such as security planters for the front of our building. If you’d like to help us during this time, we do have a go fund me. https://gofund.me/db0f97c8b

Right now, camp is cancelled for next week but we will have camp the rest of the summer.

We’ll keep you updated as we rebuild better than before!

Always an exciting day here at The Village!

Yes, that is a car. Yes, that is our building. Yes, that is a car in the front of our building. We were just as shocked as you probably are.

Thankfully, everyone is okay. No students were present in the building at the time of the accident and the driver is okay as well.

We need some help to rebuild and implement some safety features to protect our kids. Please share our gofundme and help us rebuild our Village!

Gofundme: https://gofund.me/db0f97c8b

Wednesday is the last day to sign up for our Preschool Construction camp! Camp is from June 1-4 and will kick off our summer season.

Cost is 150.00 for the week and camp is from 9-12 each day.

Don’t miss this fun opportunity!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmiZ2V2aD7PDNsMGofTCyjrUPutnKxaZNmKsXQxSA9FGfkZw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103812275164527474564

Summer camp registration is open! We have some really cool options for preschool through to high school!

Registration for each week closes two weeks prior to that camp starting. Make sure you register sooner rather than later!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmiZ2V2aD7PDNsMGofTCyjrUPutnKxaZNmKsXQxSA9FGfkZw/viewform?usp=header

Without our teachers, our Village falls apart. We love them and the joy they bring to our chaos!