The Ravens Are Gathering

High above campus, our resident raven family circles in the late-summer air—calling out to each other and watching over all the activity below. Much like them, our NVS community is gathering and preparing for the exciting year ahead.

Wild Coast Camp Wrap-Up
Last Friday marked the last day of our 2025 Wild Coast Camp, and what a summer it has been! Over seven weeks, campers explored the forest, learned bushcraft and survival skills, created art with nature’s treasures, splashed in the creek, and made lifelong friends. We watched confidence grow, curiosity bloom, and joyful memories take flight.

If you joined us this summer, thank you for being part of the adventure. If you didn’t, we hope to see you next year! In the meantime, there’s plenty of learning, exploring, and growing ahead during the school year.

A Strong Start to the School Year
We are thrilled to welcome our new teaching team this year. Their combined experience, passion, and creativity are unmatched, and they bring a shared commitment to the unique, rigorous, and joyful education that NVS is known for. (See our team picture below)

Friday Enrichment Program – Starting September 19
Our new Friday Enrichment Program kicks off September 19! Open to homeschoolers and students from other schools, these Fridays are packed with outdoor education, creative projects, and theater rehearsals. Students who join us regularly will even participate in our winter talent show, Spring Student Market, Art show, and our beloved end-of-year school play. Spots are limited—sign up early! - Email us to inquire and get started on enrollment.

Coming Up This Fall

First School Beach Day – Celebrate the return to school with sand between your toes and learning by the tide.

Harvest Festival – October 4 – Our first big community event of the year! Expect all the fun that Harvest Festival is all about: games, food, music, and autumn fun for all ages.

Teacher In-Service: Building Our Best Year Yet
Before the first student steps into class, our teachers will spend two full weeks in in-service training, uniting our new team and getting ready for a powerful year of learning. Activities will include:

Collaborative Curriculum Design – Building engaging, thematic units across all grades.
Outdoor Education Immersion – Experiencing first-hand the activities our students will enjoy.
Professional Development Workshops – Strengthening instructional strategies, classroom culture, and student support.
Community-Building Adventures – Because strong teams create strong schools!

We believe these two weeks will not only prepare our teachers for the school year—it will set the tone for a united, energized, and inspired team ready to give their very best to your children.

This past year has been one of incredible growth and renewal at NVS. We’ve updated and upgraded nearly every part of our school—welcoming new teachers and leadership, strengthening our curriculum and scope and sequence, expanding outdoor education, and adding specialized classes in art, music, gardening, and theater. We’ve refreshed beloved traditions, launched new programs like Friday Enrichment, and invested deeply in creating a strong, united teaching team. These changes reflect our commitment to providing not only a rigorous education, but one that is creative, joyful, and deeply rooted in nature and community.

Enrollment Is Open
If you’ve been considering NVS for your child, now is the time to join our thriving community. With a powerful teaching team, a nature-rich campus, small class sizes, and a curriculum that blends academic rigor with creativity and real-world learning, we are ready to make this a transformative year for every student.

The ravens are calling—come soar with us.

With excitement for what’s ahead,
The NVS Team

Upcoming Events

August 28: Meet the teacher night and Ice Cream Social

Sept 2nd: First Day of School

Oct 4th: Harvest Festival

Welcome NVS Teaching and Management Team!

We are excited to welcome our new teaching and management teams to the NVS community! This year, we are joined by a group of passionate educators and leaders who bring a wealth of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to our mission. Together, they will guide learning in the classroom, foster a thriving school culture, and support our students and families every step of the way. Their energy, vision, and dedication are already inspiring, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them. Be sure to check out their bios on the website and enjoy the group photo of our wonderful new team above!

Spotlight on Classes for the 25/26 School Year

Preschool–Kindergarten at NVS

Where Play IS the Curriculum

In our early childhood program, children learn through joyful exploration, meaningful play, and a deep connection to nature.

Play-based, emergent learning
Daily outdoor adventures
Creativity through art, music & movement
Early literacy & math woven into real-life contexts
Social-emotional growth is at the heart of it all
And… our Kindergarteners take their first steps into leadership, guiding younger peers and stepping into greater independence

This is where the learning arc begins—with wonder, confidence, and connection.

Lower school Grades 1–5 at NVS

Welcome to the years of the Explorers.

Hands-on exploration
Nature-based science
Emergent literacy & math
Creative expression
Place-based projects
Multiage mentoring
Social-emotional growth
Real learning, no grades

In our primary program, students build strong academic foundations while growing into confident, curious, and compassionate learners. Learning is personalized, purposeful, and deeply connected to the world around them. 💫

Our Lower School is often grouped into Grades 1–3 and Grades 4–5, forming two multiage learning communities. These groupings allow students to benefit from peer modeling, leadership opportunities, and individualized instruction.

Farmers Markets

Come See Us at the Farmers Market!
We’re excited to be spending a few weekends this summer at the community booth at the Farmers Market in Lincoln City and Neskowin! Stop by to say hello, learn more about our school, and connect with familiar faces. We’ll have fun activities for kids, info about upcoming programs, and plenty of smiles to share. It’s a great way to stay connected and celebrate our vibrant local community—see you there!

Dates:

August 30th - Neskowin Farmers Market 9-1 pm

August 31st - Lincoln City Sunday Market 11-2 pm

Career Opportunities

We are Hiring!

We are hiring substitutes and specialized teachers for our 25/26 school year.

We are currently hiring substitute teachers and specialized teachers to join our amazing school community! Our school offers a warm, creative, and nature-connected learning environment where curiosity is celebrated and every child is seen and valued. With small class sizes, a strong focus on social-emotional growth, and a hands-on, project-based approach, we provide a truly unique educational experience. Whether you're stepping in as a sub or sharing your expertise as a specialized teacher, you’ll be part of a passionate team that nurtures joyful learning both in the classroom and in the natural world. If you love working with children and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you!

Visit our website to see all available positions, and for all inquiries, please email info@neskowinvalleyschool.com

Raven’s Call- August Newsletter