A BETTER WAY TO LEARN
Leelanau’s rich, supportive environment is a community where teachers love to teach and the focus is on how to learn, rather than what to learn. We are a haven for intelligent and creative students: the bright, the talented, the inquisitive who may also feel unchallenged, restless, and anxious.
Experiential Learning
Academics
Academics at The Leelanau School go beyond hands on. We engage all your senses in learning to include kinesthetic, visual, and verbal learning. Through our methods, students are immersed in the learning experience. When you go out to collect data from the Crystal River for Biology class, you will not only be asked to note what the instrumental readings are, but also what you observe through sight, sound and smell.
Music, Visual Arts & Theater
At The Leelanau School creativity is encouraged and students are welcome to explore each arts discipline. Parents are often amazed that their “non-singing” child has a beautiful voice or that their camera shy child feels perfectly comfortable on the other side of the lens!
You don’t have to come with a talent, we will help you discover and develop your talents.
Health, Wellness, & Nutrition
The Leelanau School feels that students need to develop healthy lifestyles for their lifetimes. Our overall wellness program is designed around this premise by providing activities and guidance.
Learning is a natural process hardwired into every human being. From birth, we engage the world with our senses, learn through feedback, test boundaries, and expand our intellect through experiences and relationships. And then we are sent to school. Head of School Rob Hansen discusses restoring authentic learning experiences to make school more meaningful and humane. leelanau.org/improving-learning-by-making-schools-more-humane/. ... See MoreSee Less
Improving Learning by Making Schools More Humane - The Leelanau School
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If schools were more humane in practice and purpose, students would thrive. They would value education more deeply, take greater ownership of their learning, and approach their work with integrity and...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Safe travels back to campus. Your fur family has missed you, too! ... See MoreSee Less
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Understatement of the century. Gimli and Pippin are lost without the kiddos. Absolutely lost. We can’t wait for everyone to be back!
Thank you for making 2024 a magical year for our school family! May the year ahead bring us all light, learning, and more Leelanau! ... See MoreSee Less
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These photos make me so excited for 2025!
Sonja Dean I spy you and Kiernan!
We are nearly there! Only $3,000 remains to meet our $100,000 matching opportunity. Please take a moment to make a gift before Dec. 31 and support this joyful climb! leelanau.org/giving or bit.ly/416GiZx ... See MoreSee Less
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You can open a door to a universe of joyful learning. And the good you give will be doubled before December 31, 2024. Please share your gifts of support at leelanau.org/welcome or bit.ly/3OxMlPi ... See MoreSee Less
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Christmas and Hanukkah Blessings to one and all! #theleelanauschool #winterwonderland #loveandlight ... See MoreSee Less
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
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Beautiful! We ❤️ The Leelanau School and are forever grateful for the amazing education our son receives there.
Absolutely stunning winter scene
Merry Christmas to everyone at Leelanau School
As we welcome official Winter, and celebrate the returning light, we congratulate our Leelanau students, faculty, and staff on a semester well done. Our deep gratitude to the parents, alumni, supporters, and friends who believe in this light-filled community. ❄️🎉💡#ShineOn #wintersolstice #theleelanauschool #ourcommunity ... See MoreSee Less
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Gathering together at The Leelanau School is always a celebration. But at last night's Holiday Feast, there was special magic created by those who care for our students! Special shoutouts to Katlyn, Zoey, Jen, and Jess for the glitter and sparkle.#semestersend #ourbeautifulcommunity #foodislove #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Great great school!
Does that look AMAZING! I’m sorry to have missed the fete but by all accounts you nailed it!
Looks so amazing!! 👏👏👏