It's all in the Past
This individual is our current longest standing employee of Sussex School.
Who is Virginia?
The year Sussex moved to this current location, on South 2nd St.
What is 1980?
Determining annual tuition and approving the annual budget are two examples of this fundamental Board responsibility.
What is fiduciary oversight?
Each Monday at Sussex School begins with this tradition.
What is Samling?
Emboldened student voice, responsiveness to the developmental needs of the whole child, honoring and nurturing the natural desire to learn, and a respect for childhood are just a few examples of the tenets of this model.
What is progressive education?
This was Joellen's first title as an employee of Sussex School.
What is the Development and Marketing Director?
Three of our campus's buildings have earned this Gold Standard Certification.
What is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
This annual required practice encourages the board to self-reflect and improve upon its effectiveness.
What is the Board Assessment?
This newer Sussex tradition privileges the 5th grade class with judging this outrageous spectacle of 6-8 grade students, while ZIP students gleefully watch and cheer.
What is the annual lip sync battle?
This phrase completes the new Sussex Vision, We envision a world where all children have access to a student-centered and _____ education.
What is joyful?
The city where Bente began her career as a public school teacher.
What is Copenhagen?
This space was reclaimed and designed by the graduating class of 2023, and now serves at the 8th grade homeroom.
What is the attic?
This formal document, adopted by the Board of Directors in 2021, ensures the Board plays a proactive, rather than reactive approach to school leadership transitions.
What is the Head of School Succession Plan?
The 8th grade class rejoices in delicious control of these two sugary traditions.
What is "Ho Ho Ding Ding" and "Candy Drop?"
This document encourages accredited and accreditation-seeking schools to reflect on their program and culture with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What is the NWAIS Commitment to Care?
Sussex School received this prestigious award from the U.S. Department of Education in 1988.
What is the Excellence in Education award?
The Board is presented with a proposal when total capital facilities projects for the fiscal year are greater than this amount.
What is $10,000?
Board Members are asked to individually and collectively support this 2023-24 annual fund goal.
What is $160,000?
Sussex School has gone to camp as a full community for this many years.
What is 42?
Our current status with the Northwest Association of Independent Schools.
What is a Candidate Member?
The number of students in the first Sussex graduating class of 1978.
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The year this house was built for the late Governor Frank H. Cooney.
What is 1910?
This responsibility of the Board helps engage directors in long term oversight of the school, as opposed to daily operations.
What is strategic planning?
This top-secret tradition sends graduating zip students ceremoniously into zep.
What is the sharing of the kumquat?
Our three strategic priorities for 2023-2028.
What are:
1. To grow as a trusted leader in progressive education.
2. To nurture relationships & value our community.
3. To plan for the sustainable development of our campus & community.