The Overfield School

ATTENTION: Our Overfield Google Workspace has been compromised and we do not currently have access to our email accounts. If you need to reach us via email, please contact [email protected]; [email protected]; or [email protected].
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We are working on recovering our accounts, but it is a process. We will keep you informed as more information is available.

This Week at Overfield: May 18, 2026 -

This Week at Overfield: May 18, 2026 “Inside our bodies, there’s a rhythm. Even when we’re sleeping, we can hear that ‘bump-bump, bump-bump, bump-bump.’ It knocks inside of us.” -Overfield Child, 4.3 yrs. In the November 10th newsletter, I wrote an article highlighting Ella Jenkins and her remarkable, decades-long dedicatio...

This Week at Overfield: May 11, 2026 -

This Week at Overfield: May 11, 2026 Overfield is situated by a small forest, open field, and the Hobart Preserve, and because of this the children develop a deep empathy and understanding of the circle of life. This circle can bring joy, like a tiny grumpy faced baby turtle or a curious young kit with disproportionately large ears. H...

The Overfield School in Troy, Ohio is looking for energetic, responsible, and fun people to join our Summer Camp staff. Our day camp counselors are responsible for planning, leading, and implementing experiences for children ages 3-10 years in a day camp setting. They are also responsible for the general safety and well-being of campers. College students studying early childhood, education, the arts, coaching, or natural sciences would make ideal candidates.

Camp is held Monday-Friday during the weeks of June 8, June 15, and June 22. Hours are Monday from 8 am-1:30 pm, Tuesday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Interested parties can send a resume to [email protected] or to: The Overfield School – 172 S. Ridge Ave. – Troy, Ohio 45373. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

This Week at Overfield: May 4, 2026 -

This Week at Overfield: May 4, 2026 The studio has been an especially damp place for the last month of school as several classes have immersed themselves in the art of papermaking. Buckets and pitchers and vats full of water are a necessary part of the process. Towels must be wrung out repeatedly and hung to dry. All of this labor is....

This Week at Overfield: April 27, 2026 -

This Week at Overfield: April 27, 2026 I love the placement of my office, and it is not just because there are beautiful vistas from each vantage point.  There are, to be clear, gorgeous views from every window and door in this space.  But the reason that I love it is because it provides a metaphor for all of the layered reasons that ...

This Week at Overfield: April 20, 2026 -

This Week at Overfield: April 20, 2026 With the coming of spring, it seems all things are possible. The earth is pulsating with new life and responds with a resounding embrace, giving its blessing for Mother Nature to do what she does so well. For me, it has sparked a series of recollections of shared, rich moments with Overfield childre...

This Week at Overfield: April 13, 2026

This Week at Overfield: March 23, 2026