THE STONE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Events at Stone.
#ExploreEverywhere
The Stone Independent School is a progressive, interdisciplinary K-12 school which believes that all students learn best by doing.
Visit us!
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 Coffee with the Head of School
Friday, April 10 // 9 am
A NEW opportunity to visit in person and experience Stone "at work".
Session itinerary
A conversation with Mike Simpson, Head of School, about Stone's approach to Problem-Based Learning, Research and Design.
A guided tour of The Stone Independent School. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience our students in session and at work!
Q&A with Mike Simpson and Stone Student Ambassadors.
This session begins promptly at 9 am. Plan for a 45 minute visit.
Please be sure to sign up below. Spaces are limited for this session.
Middle School Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, April 15 // 7 to 8 pm
Our April 15th Virtual Information Session features a 45 minute conversation about Stone's unique approach to education and "How Stone Works" (specifically within the unique years of Middle School) with Head of School Mike Simpson — from the convenience of ANYWHERE.
This session begins promptly at 7 pm. Plan for a 45 minute conversation with ample time for Q & A!
In-person Open House
Sunday, May 3 // 2 to 4 pm
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
A conversation with Mike Simpson, Head of School, about Stone's approach to Problem-Based Learning, Research and Design.
Individual Tours.
An opportunity to sit in on a "mock" Stone class.
Q&A Session with Mike Simpson and Stone Student Ambassadors.
Would you like an even more personal experience for your family?
Schedule a private tour or a Shadow Day with a current Stone student ambassador.
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 problem?
Shadow or Tour this spring!
