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St. Michael''s has been such an incredible school and community for our family and for our son. Academically, he soared in Kindergarten in ways that I could have never imagined. He''s been reading chapter books this summer and making up fun math problems to try to work through together, simply because St. Michael''s has made learning fun and has built his confidence in his foundational knowledge so that he doesn''t question "if" he can do something, he just tries it and works through it until he gets it. My son has been shy his entire life, but watching him blossom during this past year at St Michael''s was amazing. He went from barely speaking to strangers to shaking hands and making eye contact while he introduces himself, speaking on stage in the Spring play, and reading the book he wrote to his classmates and their parents on Author''s Day. My husband and I knew we loved St. Michael''s after our first contact with Mrs. Roussy and the team during the Admissions Open House. They talk a lot about our kids being loved and known and St. Michael''s being a Family at each event, but this has absolutely been the case with our St. Michael''s experience. We are forever grateful for our son having the opportunity to be taught by incredible teachers, experience amazing extracurricular and resource classes, be surrounded by great kids, be supported by amazing staff, and even be able to do after-school enrichments and summer camps in a place he feels at home. My son was excited to go to school every single day at St. Michael''s and came home with a smile on his face with exciting stories to tell, which truly is all we could ever ask for!

We are so thankful that our son is lucky enough to be a student at St. Michael''s! The faculty, staff and students have made our family feel special and welcomed from our first visit and ever since. The small class sizes allow the teachers to really know each student and make sure they are being challenged and supported academically and emotionally. Teachers and staff are open and welcoming and there is a strong culture of parent involvement.The facilities and grounds are modern, bright and well maintained. We especially love the amazing 70-acre campus with trails through woods and over streams and waterfalls that the school celebrates as an extension of every classroom.Most of all we appreciate the core Dragon values St. Michael''s emphasizes for all students, particularly kindness and respect. When you visit St. Michael''s you can feel the difference and power of a place where everyone is there to support each other as they learn and grow. We highly recommend St. Michael''s!

Our family has had a wonderful experience at St. Michael''s. What stands out most is the strong sense of community. Through special events and everyday interactions, it is clear that we are part of a community that genuinely knows and supports one another.We especially appreciate St. Michael''s commitment to educating the whole child. In addition to strong academics, the school places meaningful emphasis on character development, performing arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities. Each child is recognized as an individual, with teachers who understand their unique strengths and help them build confidence in areas where they need support.St. Michael''s has been a place where our children are not only learning, but truly thriving.

Our family has truly enjoyed our experience at St. Michael''s. When we began searching for a new school for our children, our top priorities were strong values and a meaningful mission. We wanted a loving, nurturing environment with a focus on academic excellence and a variety of extracurricular activities. St. Michael''s checked every box, and we were thrilled when both of our children were accepted.The teachers, administration, and fellow families have exceeded our expectations. From day one, we have felt welcomed into a caring and supportive community. We are so grateful to be part of the Dragon family, and it has been wonderful to watch our children thrive.They are challenged academically while being supported in a safe, encouraging environment. They have developed confidence, a love of learning, and meaningful friendships that we believe will last a lifetime.We wholeheartedly recommend St. Michael''s to any family looking for a community-centered school that combines strong values, academic excellence, and a genuinely caring environment.

The relationships and sense of community at this school are what makes St. Michael''s so special. Teachers know their students well, and every child is seen, valued, and encouraged. I am proud to teach in a place that values excellence and prepares students not only for academic success, but also to become thoughtful, compassionate, and responsible individuals. Teaching here has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career, and I highly recommend St. Michael''s to any family looking for an outstanding educational experience.

Our experience as a new 6th grade student at St. Michael''s Episcopal School this year far exceeded our expectations. From day one, our son felt welcomed and supported by his peers and teachers. The school community is such a warm and friendly environment and we truly felt our son was known and valued by everyone from the students to the staff to the other families. He had strong academic support and his independence and accountability was gently encouraged during his first year of middle school. It was obvious that the teachers truly cared about him as a person and he received a lot of positive feedback from them. He also enjoyed the variety of electives and after school activities which helped establish connections with other students in the 6th grade as well as 7th and 8th graders. The chapel buddy program introduced him to kids in the lower school and it warmed my heart when we encountered his chapel buddy outside of school and they greeted each other enthusiastically. Overall, I consider it a true blessing on our family that we made the decision to send our son to St. Michael''s Episcopal School.

St. Michael's is truly a special, special place. Our children are loved, supported, encouraged, respected and given the freedom to explore their interests. The joy exuded by the faculty, inclusiveness of the fellow parents and warm, welcoming spirit where stand out factors for us. It was important that our children joined a community that would get to know them, help guide them and become family. We have found that in St. Michael's. Our children are challenged academically, morally and spiritually to ensure that they are well rounded, respectful and most importantly, kind. Even though we live in a fantastic school district, there was no doubt that St. Michael's would be worth the investment. We were right!

Our son, who is a 4th grader this year just started at StM. It has been a wonderful transition for him. Everyone at the school is so welcoming to new families. The afternoon we officially decided to send our son to StM a Staff member called us & welcomed us to the StM family. I love the Academic Rigor that the School has. It is perfect. They do an amazing job encouraging the children to critical think. The Resources they offer to the kids are wonderful as well. They start our early in the year with STEM projects. A true testament to how great the School is that our son asked if he could go to school on Saturday. He has never asked to go to school on a weekend ever before. My only regret about StM is that we didn't find it sooner.

St. Michael's has been a wonderful school for our daughter, who has been there since kindergarten. Since day 1, we knew we'd love it there - they teach kindness, anti-bullying and truly enforce both of those things amidst a challenging academic environment. From STEM activities to performances, St. Michael's is always finding creative ways to build teamwork, confidence, and community amidst its students. Traditions such as Grandparents Day (where an entire day is dedicated to 1st graders showcasing their elders) and 5th-grade chapel pals (where 5th graders get to accompany kindergarten students to the chapel) are what set St. Michael's apart. We love St. Michael's and have never questioned if our daughter is in the right place.

St. Michael's is special for many reasons, among them is the care of the faculty and administration about each student. From the very beginning, each child is treated as unique and they and their family are welcomed wholeheartedly. Activities are rooted in tradition yet they adapt and grow as families' needs do. The built-in extracurriculars like P.E. three times a week, recess daily, music and art weekly, and theatrical performances for all students each year build a sense of confidence and comfort in speaking in front of others as well as skills in collaboration and working as a team. Importantly, character and kindness are at the forefront of all that happens at the school, preparing students for success far beyond their time at St. Michael's--go Dragons!

Sending my son to St. Michael`s was easily my best parenting decision. The small class sizes, teachers, staff and administrators who know and care about their students, and creative and engaging learning activities all come together to pave a path to academic success. But, a St. M education extends well beyond the classroom and into teaching children to be kind, courteous and to care about one another. St. M students (AND their parents) are kind, caring and thoughtful and became the best kind of friends to my son. He was a super proud Dragon and was excited to go to school each day! You wont find a better place to educate and nurture your child during such important years in their development.

When I reflect on my experience as a parent of two elementary students at St. Michael`s, the following thoughts immediately come to mind:The teaching of traditional Christian values applicable for the modern world. Focused class sizes which challenge and support bright, aspiring minds. A true sense of community and an obvious foundation to support lifelong friendships. The respect and love for the school`s own history and traditions is very well-balanced with an eye to the exciting future of a new campus with many modern advantages. Healthy competition in the classroom and on the playing fields is valued. Kindness and fairness are integrated with achievement and advancement. In the midst of an ever-changing academic, societal, and cultural landscape, my wife and I continue to firmly believe that our children are getting the "best of both worlds" at St. Michael`s. They are grounded by positive, traditional values and principals, while at the same time they are being prepared to lift themselves to great heights in high school and beyond.

At St. Michael's, more than any other place we know, kindness, respect, and service to others shape the daily experience. These aren't goals or claims, but a real part of life in the classroom, in the halls, on the playground, and in sports. We are so grateful to have found this unique school that offers not only superior academics and an amazing array of extracurriculars for its size, but also a community of children and adults who really care about each other. While they're learning to be critical thinkers and problem solvers, our children feel not only safe, but loved. Incredible!

When we were considering a middle school for my youngest son, a friend of mine suggested we add St. Michael's to the list; I am so glad we did. My son just loves St. Michael's and so do I. From the very first day, my son felt welcomed by students and teachers alike, even though he was new to the school. The academics are challenging, the classes are engaging and the teachers are caring and encouraging. The school offers a myriad of clubs, sports and programs, providing ample opportunity for social development. And importantly, the St. Michael's community is warm and friendly. St. Michael's is top notch!

We love St. Michael's! Every school year our son continues to learn, grow, and thrive.My son is learning all the needed skills required for a strong foundation in his educational journey. He has also made some life long friends along the way and so have we as parents. Dragons for life!

My son came to St. Michael's for Middle School and his time here has been wonderful. The culture of St. Michael's is a big, caring family. He has been pushed academically while being supported the whole way by teachers that know him well. As a parent, I feel well-informed and connected to the staff and other parents. There are so many ways to get involved at St. Michael's. All students get to join sports teams they have interest in, no matter how talented or untalented they are in that sport. It is a safe place to try new things that might not be possible at a bigger school. Joining academic clubs like Robotics or Model U.N. are seen as "cool" at St. Michael's, which is such a rare gift these days. This school is a gem!

When my husband and I were looking for a school for our only child, we wanted to find a small, nurturing environment where emphasis would be placed on developing the whole child, academically, emotionally, and spiritually. We were so happy to find St. Michael`s. It is the perfect size for our son, who tends to shrink in crowds. From Day 1, the teachers and staff took the time to know my child and to make him feel safe and loved. Now in second grade, my son is making tremendous academic strides, but he also is developing a strong character. We are grateful that we found a school where he is thriving. I highly recommend this school!!!

Our family is so grateful to be part of St. Michael's School, where our children have flourished academically, and, even more importantly, socio-emotionally. It's a rare and special place, where kindness and respect is so knit into everyday life that children (and their families) know no other way. My oldest of three, who graduated just this past year, left not only with admission to a highly competitive specialty center (Maggie Walker) and an academic scholarship at a local independent high school, but also with with a sense of integrity that's hard to come by in today's age. I cannot sing high enough praises. We love our school!

What a school! Warm, welcoming community, strong academics that challenge and inspire students, teachers that go above and beyond every day, and all on a gorgeous, unique 70 acre campus. The small size means that your child will be known, nurtured, and loved, and you'll be surprised by the volume of sports and activities the school has to engage children. You must check out this school! Highly recommend!