THE STONE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

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The Stone Independent School is a progressive, interdisciplinary K-12 school which believes that all students learn best by doing.

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Upcoming Events.

We invite you to explore and discover what makes our school unique, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to this remarkable and remarkably creative community. As you have questions, please reach out — otherwise know how much we’re looking forward to meeting you!

We believe that the best way to get to know Stone is to experience Stone. Select the best match for your family from our in-person and virtual options below!

In-person Open House
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This is the perfect opportunity to spend part of an afternoon learning about Stone! Our in-person Open Houses begin *promptly* at 2 pm and run between 90 minutes and 2 hours.

Session itinerary

  1. A conversation with Mike Simpson, Head of School, about Stone's approach to Problem-Based Learning, Research and Design.

  2. Individual Tours.

  3. An opportunity to sit in on a "mock" Stone class.

  4. Q&A Session with Mike Simpson and Stone Student Ambassadors.

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A young girl dressed in a sparkly blue and black gown, wearing a tiara, sings into a microphone on stage with a decorative background and purple lighting.
A girl sitting on the wooden floor with a laptop on her lap, leaning against a large black chalkboard wall filled with handwritten notes, diagrams, and a drawing of a Dunkin' coffee cup, inside a space with large windows and an orange wall.
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Would you like an even more personal experience for your family?

Schedule a private tour with Head of School Mike Simpson or a Shadow Day with a current Stone student ambassador. Lower School Shadow Days are open to students in grades 2-6 and tours will be led by Melissa Groff, Head of School at Solvit Academy.

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A young woman crouching outdoors, smiling, wearing a black hoodie, colorful floral gloves, and white sneakers, next to a white stake with pink markings on the ground, with a red barn and other buildings in the background.
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At Stone, Middle School is a problem.

Because we believe the practice of higher-order problem-solving is the catalyst for richer and more meaningful learning.

Problem-Solving.

In mathematics classes, in the performing arts, in science, in humanities, in every aspect of our program, Stone Middle School students grapple with complex problems which demand higher-order critical thought, collaboration, iteration, and the ability to give and receive feedback.   

The future is highly unpredictable — static worksheets don’t prepare students for the future, problem-solving does.


Designing for Joy.

In a single year, a Stone Middle School student might spend a week on a boat in the Bahamas, and throw a few great dances, and practice for Quiz Bowl, and play soccer for Penn Manor, and compete in Human-Hungry-Hungry Hippos to win the House Cup.

We believe that designing for joy creates the best possible environment for Middle School students to find voice, develop identity, and build capacity.


Curious about our Middle School problems?

Learn more here.

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We are dedicated to creating a college preparatory learning environment that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth for dynamic students who seek to cultivate a spirit of independence.