Summers-Knoll School

Summers-Knoll School Summers-Knoll School is recognized as Ann Arbor’s only progressive preschool through eighth grade independent school program.

Summers-Knoll School exists to prepare children for the future through a challenging academic program that considers the whole child in a supportive, encouraging, and joyful environment. The school’s unique combination of project and place based interdisciplinary curriculum and its focus on the development of key academic and 21st century skills (including creativity, problem solving, effective co

mmunication, community membership and initiative taking) makes Summers-Knoll School unique in the region. At Summers-Knoll, we prepare students for success at the next academic level and for life. Core Values

High academic standards – work of excellence

We believe that every child should strive for excellence. We meet individuals where they are and challenge them to take their learning to the next level. We understand that the demonstration of growth over time comes from the opportunity to learn from mistakes and to
value the revision process. Students at Summers-Knoll learn to value challenges, seeing them as opportunities to grow as learners and as people. Getting out in the world

We believe school needs to extend itself beyond the borders of the school walls whenever possible. As such, we connect learning to the real world by encouraging students to be active participants in the community and inspiring them to imagine their future place in the world. Meaningful learning that is full of connections

We believe that children learn best when their work is connected to what matters to them and when they are given the opportunity to find their passions. We engage children students in learning that gives them the opportunity to experience the joy that comes with connecting a passion meaningfully to their work. Community and belonging

We believe that a place where everyone is known, where learners are diverse, and the importance of empathy is nourished fosters an engaging environment for learning and for preparing children for the future. We welcome you to see Summers-Knoll in action. Visit our website (www.summers-knoll.org), give us a call (734.971.7991), or email us at [email protected] to learn what Summers-Knoll has to offer.

After 30 years, Summers-Knoll School closes today. Last Saturday, we held one final SK community event at County Farm Pa...
06/05/2026

After 30 years, Summers-Knoll School closes today. Last Saturday, we held one final SK community event at County Farm Park attended by current and former students and their families. Thank you to the seven heads of school, members of the board of trustees, dozens of faculty and staff, and most importantly, more than a thousand students and their families who brought joyful project-based learning to life over the years.

What a pleasure it was to see our students take the stage of the Campbell Center for the Performing Arts on Friday night...
05/21/2026

What a pleasure it was to see our students take the stage of the Campbell Center for the Performing Arts on Friday night to share the gifts of music and art. We heard offerings from preschool through fifth grade and were delighted by a series of songs about spring in various languages, including Japanese and Hebrew. Our third and fourth graders sang and accompanied themselves on ukuleles, and our fifth graders presented a recital in the second half of the concert on their primary instruments. Intermission was an opportunity to peruse the ceramic works of the student body while enjoying refreshments. What a wonderful way to cap off this exciting, transitional year and to shine a light on the arts taking place in our elementary program! — Alexa

Last Saturday at Pioneer High School, Summers-Knoll students gathered to compete in the Washtenaw Elementary Science Oly...
05/14/2026

Last Saturday at Pioneer High School, Summers-Knoll students gathered to compete in the Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad, a county-wide celebration of hands-on STEM learning. Our teams tackled challenges designed to spark curiosity and build the kind of collaborative thinking that defines great scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. WESO has long been a cornerstone of the Summers-Knoll experience and we look forward to honoring our students and coaches at the next morning assembly.

Last Friday, the 1st and 2nd graders presented a Capoeira performance at the morning assembly. The students first shared...
05/07/2026

Last Friday, the 1st and 2nd graders presented a Capoeira performance at the morning assembly. The students first shared some historical facts about this art form, including how its origins are rooted in community traditions from the African continent, and how its presence in Brazil evolved from a prohibited practice to eventually becoming the country's national sport. Today, the Capoeira Circle is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The students then formed a Capoeira Circle (called a "Roda" in Portuguese) to showcase how Capoeira combines music and movement through the flow of call and response, question and answer. Through their clapping and singing, they generated the energy and excitement that brought their peers forward to demonstrate Capoeira sequences for the audience, showing basic movements of attack and defense in a collaborative spirit.

Our 1st and 2nd graders demonstrated in a vibrant and engaged way how Capoeira brings all these elements together, not as separate pieces assembled into a whole, but as something holistic and ingrained.

Grand Friends Day brought joy to Summers-Knoll on Friday, April 24. Following the welcoming reception, Grand Friends and...
04/30/2026

Grand Friends Day brought joy to Summers-Knoll on Friday, April 24.

Following the welcoming reception, Grand Friends and students enjoyed an afternoon of yummy snacks, delightful activities, and connection: Preschoolers painted nails and Y5K created fabric flowers and flower pots with their Grand Friends' help. 1st and 2nd graders planted seeds, shared their homemade board games, and 3rd and 4th graders built whimsical "scribblebots," battery-powered motors that gyrated and scribbled fanciful designs across paper. 5th graders explored family traditions through questions and conversation, along with a student's cello performance of a song about Grand Friends.

Thank you to all the Grand Friends, students, and teachers for making the afternoon so memorable!

A visit to the middle and upper school campus gave lower school students the chance to see "La Petite Poule Française" (...
04/23/2026

A visit to the middle and upper school campus gave lower school students the chance to see "La Petite Poule Française" (The Little French Hen) alongside Drama 6 and French 6 students. This lively folktale from Spinning Dot Theatre brought plenty of laughter, music, and memorable moments.

Summers-Knoll students lit up the 16th annual FoolMoon festival in Ann Arbor! The celebration kicked off Friday morning ...
04/16/2026

Summers-Knoll students lit up the 16th annual FoolMoon festival in Ann Arbor!

The celebration kicked off Friday morning with ArtMary leading the school luminary parade during the Arbor Hills campus assembly. That evening, students and families gathered on the UMMA front lawn before joining the larger parade through downtown Ann Arbor.

📚 March Is Reading Month Recap!We are so proud of our Pre-K through 5th graders for wrapping up our reading challenge! F...
04/09/2026

📚 March Is Reading Month Recap!

We are so proud of our Pre-K through 5th graders for wrapping up our reading challenge! From tracking progress with stickers to hitting massive milestones, our students truly went above and beyond.

🌟 Highlights:

Many students read 20+ books this month!

One incredible Kindergartener read a staggering 100 books! 🏆

Why it matters: According to the Notre Dame Center for Literacy Education, reading just 10 minutes a night adds roughly 1 million words to a child’s vocabulary each year.

Let’s keep that momentum going! Just 10 minutes of reading at home each day helps build confident, lifelong readers. 📖✨

Lower school students made their first official visit to the middle and upper school campus yesterday and discovered a l...
03/19/2026

Lower school students made their first official visit to the middle and upper school campus yesterday and discovered a little theater magic waiting for them. Smiles spread across the room as they settled in for a special sneak peek of the middle school production of "Peter Pan—The Non-Flying Version," which opens tonight.

In bursts of magenta, saffron, turquoise, and green, the 3rd-5th graders erupted in celebration of Holi, the Hindu sprin...
03/11/2026

In bursts of magenta, saffron, turquoise, and green, the 3rd-5th graders erupted in celebration of Holi, the Hindu spring Festival of Colors from India that has since spread bright gulal powder across the whole world. Colors flew. Laughter echoed. For one glorious recess, the fog didn't stand a chance. Spring is coming! Many thanks to our parents who generously provided the inspiration, kindness and colors.

Address

2203 Platt Road
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17349717991

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