“Living the love of Jesus Christ together in all our ways.”

OUR MISSION

Northshire Day School cultivates a nurturing and inclusive community where children grow and thrive.

OUR CORE VALUES

Development of the Whole Child – NDS seeks to identify and build on each child’s unique greatness. We use competency-based assessment through differentiation aligned with best practices and Vermont’s Early Learning Standards. Each child has access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified, caring early educators. Learning is active, cooperative, hands-on and play-based. NDS has a commitment to developing the whole child and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Health & Safety – We are uncompromising in our culture of health & safety for our children and employees at NDS. Our policies and practices support an atmosphere of shared values that prioritize health and safety in our daily work with children and one another. Children learn about and practice healthy and safe choices creating an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for children and adults. Our goal is to help children develop healthy, happy lives equipped for the future.

Loving Environment – Northshire Day School strives to provide a loving environment with our supportive and caring teachers modeling empathy, kindness and responsiveness to children to foster loving relationships amongst staff and students. NDS values a loving environment and meaningful relationships as a vital element in a child’s growth and development.

Community – As an organization we are active in creating an internal community as well as participating in the community beyond the walls of our school. We believe that children are the most important asset in our community and their engagement in the community is an extension of their early experiences offering safe, supportive and positive environments for them to learn and grow in. We have positive and strong partnerships with area agencies to bring enriching and beneficial learning experiences to our students, teachers, families and community members.

Family Partnerships – NDS recognizes that strong partnerships that encourage family involvement are an essential part of any high-quality early care and learning program. Family involvement not only reinforces progress and learning, and supports children’s growth at a critical time for brain development, it also helps to support program development. Family’s presence at our school, contribution of time and dedication to our cooperative community is foundational to our school’s identity and culture.

Founded in 1829, Burr and Burton Academy is an independent high school that serves the public, accepting all students from 13 sending towns, as well as tuitioned students from fifteen countries around the globe, and numerous other towns in southern Vermont. BBA’s mission is to offer the personalization that is the hallmark of the best independent schools coupled with the democratic ideal of education for all.

GNAT is a 501c3 not-for-profit community media organization.

GNAT-TV Services at a Glance

GNAT-TV maintains community television studio facilities, lends high quality video equipment and provides technical training to anyone living or working in our service territory. GNAT-TV offers gavel-to-gavel government meeting coverage, community bulletin board, video announcements , weekly event listings, comprehensive community events calendar, and local news.

GNAT-TV cablecasts Public, Education and Government programming to 7000 homes on the Comcast Cable system and online at www.gnat.tv. We serve 11 towns in Southwest Vermont: Arlington, Dorset, Londonderry, Manchester, Peru, Rupert, Sandgate, Stratton, Sunderland, Weston, Winhall.

Address:

6378 Route 7A Sunderland, VT 05250

Mail to: PO Box 2168 Manchester Center, VT 05255

Mission

Bennington County Habitat for Humanity is part of Habitat for Humanity International, a global, nonprofit housing organization. We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide. We do this by constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Maple Street at a Glance

Maple Street School is an independent Pre-K through 8th-grade co-educational day school located in Manchester, Vermont. Our inclusive academic community ignites curiosity, growth, and independence in every student. We nurture intellectual and creative development through an engaging curriculum, fostering a culture of respect and joy that inspires confident learners committed to personal and social responsibility. 

Our beautiful 25 acre campus provides an inspiring environment that engenders a dedication to stewardship of the environment. We serve students from 20 local towns, with a total enrollment of 150 students. Our exceptional teachers, 75% of whom hold advanced degrees, believe in nurturing and guiding students to a full awareness of the world and a respect for cultural differences. 

Academic Programs

Early Childhood (Pre-K): Our Pre-K program allows children to explore, play, imagine, create, and experience the joys of childhood while developing foundational knowledge and learning to become respectful and caring classmates and friends. Enrollment is capped at 15 children, and the program is located on the beautiful 55-acre campus of Southern Vermont Arts Center. 

Lower School (K-3): Provides a nurturing and dynamic environment for our youngest learners, focusing on building a strong foundation in core academic skills such as writing, reading, language development, public speaking, mathematics, social studies, and science. The curriculum emphasizes fostering social interactions and encouraging emotional growth. 

Intermediate (Grades 4-5): Continues to build on the foundational skills acquired in the Lower School, introducing more complex concepts, encouraging greater independence in learning and more extracurriculars such as after-school sports programs (Soccer, Basketball & Lacrosse).

Upper School (Grades 6-8): Focuses on strengthening and utilizing core academic skills, with an emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Students are challenged at their own developmental levels and undertake group projects that require higher-order thinking skills. 

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact our admissions office at admissions@maplestreetschool.com or call 802-362-7137.