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Rigorous Education
For Deep Thinkers
And Creative Spirits

The Center School is a progressive, independent day school (Preschool-8th grade), offering rigorous education for deep thinkers and creative spirits. Emphasizing academic learning while integrating social and emotional intelligence, our school fosters the building of community while celebrating the individual. Classrooms highlight opportunities for academic growth, problem-solving, creativity and compassionate citizenship.

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Some eclipse highlights on campus this afternoon ☀️🌕
📣 Calling all alumni! Join us for an alumni mixer on May 4th on our newest campus. RSVP link in bio 💜
Spotlight on: The 8th Grade Ambitious Project (AP) Each spring, our 8th graders will undertake major endeavor, one of the rites of passage for the Center School’s oldest students: the Ambitious Project (AP). The AP is designed to allow student
A great opportunity to get yourself (and/or your child*!) a haircut and support the Center School in the process! On May 5th, Salon 241 in Northampton is kindly offering donation-based haircuts for all ages and hair types. Donations will be made dir
Studying Sol LeWitt in The Middles (4th/5th) On a beautiful late winter day, the Middles set out on a visit to MASS MoCA. The drive from the Center School was long and windy, passing favorite landmarks along the way… the ice cream spot, Berk
Studying Black Environmentalists in The Forest Primes (K/1) The Forest Primes have been deepening their thinking around the underrepresentation of the Black community in nature by learning about some influential Black environmentalists from the pas
Yesterday, a group of Center School students and family members volunteered at @stonesoupgreenfield. This group decorated a total of 1,041 cookies for this week’s meal honoring the International Day of Peace and Understanding 💜
The Center School echoes these words from the @humanrightscampaign: “Now, more than ever, it’s critical that every LGBTQ+ teen hears this: You are loved. You matter. You belong. We will never stop fighting for your fundamental right to
Some morning words of wisdom from the Middles (4th/5th) 💜
On Valentine’s Day, you make the indoor Gaga pit in the shape of a heart, of course! 🥰💕