North Country School

Welcome to North Country School, a junior boarding and day school that prides itself on educating and nurturing children today in such a way that they develop the resourcefulness and skills they need for tomorrow. For over 80 years, North Country School has achieved this by placing daily and equal emphases on arts, outdoor education, and farm and garden, and by upholding values, such as our commitment to equity and inclusion, the environment, and the importance of working together as a community.

Our community thrives because of the meaningful relationships our students form with their teachers and house parents. From these talented educators and with one another, our students gain creativity and confidence. Across all disciplines, our curriculum goes beyond learning by doing to knowing by doing, a mastery that comes only through participation and engagement. Confidence, creativity, mastery, and knowledge: these are what students carry with them from North Country School.

North Country School strives to create a community that gives children the self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and values to lead satisfying and productive lives while contributing to their world.

• We believe that children become confident and resourceful individuals when they try new experiences and cultivate their skills toward mastery, with the guidance of caring adults.
• We believe that teaching and learning are most successful when intellectual activity is linked with practical experience.
• We are committed to simple and sustainable living, making responsible choices about our use of resources.
• We are committed to sustaining a diverse and nurturing community that supports individual growth and creativity, develops resilience, and promotes social responsibility.