Welsh Hills School

09/01/2026

Today is Maria Montessori’s Birthday!
Maria was born on August 31, 1870, the year that Italian women could legally attend public school. She was the first female accepted into The School of Medicine in Rome and was the first female physician in Italy.

In addition to being a physician, educator, and innovator, she was acclaimed for her educational method that is centered on a child’s natural curiosity to learn.

She opened the first Montessori school, the Casa dei Bambini, or Children’s House—in Rome on January 6, 1907.
When she observed students and gave them a choice to play or to do "work" — they chose to do “work.” That is one of the reasons why we call learning activities in the classroom "work" not “play.”

08/20/2026

08/03/2026

Welsh Hills Families — mark your calendar!
Our Annual Ice Cream Social is two weeks from today, on Sunday, August 16, from 1-3 p.m.�

Check out these photos from our archives featuring photos from past Ice Cream Socials. You might even see a few friends that you recognize!

This yearly event is one of Welsh Hills School's well-loved traditions and a wonderful time to celebrate the new school year, catch up with old friends, and welcome new families to Welsh Hills!

We’ll be serving everyone’s favorite summertime treat — ice cream! For those who prefer a different frozen treat, we’ll have made-to-order snow cones thanks to PIE (Partners in Education Parent Group).

All classrooms will be open for students of all ages and their families to explore and meet their teachers. Feel free to drop off school supplies in your classroom when you visit.

WHS families — check your Parent Portal to RSVP by Wednesday, August 12.

07/24/2026

Still deciding how your camper should spend July 27–31?

We have a few spots left in two specialty camps — Art Studio Adventures Camp and Dungeons & Dragons Camp!

🖌️ Open Studio Adventures Art Camp (Grades 3–8 | 9 a.m.–Noon)
Clay wheel throwing, painting, textiles, collage, and more with WHS art teacher Brenda Bova. Campers explore, experiment, and create their own studio experience.

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons Camp (Grades 6–12 | 12:30–3:30 p.m.) An immersive tabletop adventure led by WHS teacher Mary Quick. Campers build original characters, explore epic worlds, and shape their own campaign through storytelling and strategy.

💰 $250 for WHS students (per camp) | $270 for non-WHS students (per camp) | Limited spots!

📌 Register today to reserve your camper's

Visit https://www.welshhills.org/specialtycamps2026

07/04/2026

Stop by and see us at the Fourth of July Fair!

From our 2024 ISACS Community Survey —
“The school has a commitment to moral values and character development.”

97% of Welsh Hills families agreed.

We focus on the whole child, supporting both academic success and character development.

Learn how our students thrive in our STEAM Program, small classes, and multi-age classrooms.

Extracurricular activities, including our award-winning FIRST LEGO League and Robofest teams, nature program, and visual and performing arts, allow students to expand their interests beyond the classroom.

We'd love to meet you and tell you more about our amazing school!

Welsh Hills School is an independent school for students ages 18 months through high school.

07/02/2026

Want to try the popular freeze-dried candy? Thirsty in this heat?

Stop by our booth at Granville's Fourth of July Celebration!

We're selling candy, bottled water, and soda!

😊 Sweet & sour crunchy candy
🥤Refreshing ice-cold soda & water
💚 100% of the funds raised support our school

Stop by and say hi!

06/20/2026

🚫🍶 2,113 plastic bottles saved — and counting! Together, we've already kept thousands of plastic water bottles out of our waste stream.

We're incredibly grateful to The Granville Community Foundation for funding our water refill station. On these hot summer days, our campers and staff are enjoying the refreshing cold water it provides. With the refill station in place at school, we can be sure everyone stays hydrated and safe in the summer heat.