The Storm King School

Established in 1796, Oakwood Friends School is the oldest coed boarding school in New York State. Oakwood is a Quaker school, promoting the values of peace, integrity, equality, community, and simplicity. Many students pursue careers in business or the sciences after completing the school’s comprehensive STEM program, while others develop their musical abilities through its partnership with Marist College. FACILITIES Oakwood Friends’ 63-acre campus features an art studio, ceramics studio, black-box theater, film photography studio and dark room, full-size gymnasium, tennis courts, and a sports field. A two-acre solar field provides 100% of electricity used by the school, and a student-run greenhouse provides the dining hall’s produce. SPORTS AND ARTS All students participate in at least one team sport and one life sport per academic year. Options include as Soccer, Cross-Country, Basketball, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, martial arts, Archery, and table tennis. Oakwood students can pa

Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, is a Catholic school located 2 hours from Rochester, New York. At Notre Dame, students engage with the community locally and globally, participating in a variety of service opportunities. FACILITIES Facilities include an auditorium, band room, gymnasium, full athletic complex, and a library with over 7,000 cataloged print titles. SPORTS AND ARTS Notre Dame believes interscholastic athletics promotes character traits of high value which will lead to success later in life. The school offers numerous sports, including football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. A variety of arts courses are on offer, such as ceramics, band, studio art, digital photography, film, music theory, and symphonic band. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Notre Dame High School is accreditated through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Elmira is a city found in south central New York state about halfway between Buff

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a college preparatory school. The private boarding school offers a variety of AP and dual credit courses as well as extensive STEM courses; including physics, biochemistry, environmental science, and more. FACILITIES Located on a 515 acre campus, students learn in modern classrooms and facilities. There are also miles of hiking and skiing trails surrounding the campus. During the winter there is a snow park for skiing and snowboarding too. SPORTS AND ARTS International students can participate in a variety of traditional and unique sports. The school offers an equestrian program, located off campus. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy miles of ski, bike, and hiking trails too. Vermont Academy offers many extracurricular and academic courses in the fine arts; including ballet, theater, electronic music, jazz music, film-making, and more. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE International students can enjoy modern dorm rooms and facilities, where they are supervi