The Leelanau School is a unique place that gives its students special opportunities. Whether it’s studying biology on location at beautiful Glen Lake, or having English class on the beach, things happen at our school that are truly extraordinary. One of those things happened this past Friday, February 20. At a fabulous school assembly, the Leelanau community was treated to a performance by a new music education project called On Stage 4 Kids. This program brings some of the top musicians and songwriters in Michigan to elementary, middle, and high schools across the state. The goal of On Stage 4 Kids is to educate K-12 students about the songwriting, history, and culture of American music.

Healthy Snacks = Healthy Students! There is a great article on this topic available by clicking this link. http://www.extension.org/pages/68774/3-ways-nutrition-influences-student-learning-potential-and-school-performance#.VNDvl2jF9g1

Welcome to GivingTuesday, a nationally recognized day for people to give and make a difference! It’s your opportunity to give to the Leelanau School and help both current and future students. We are also offering premiums for donations of $100.00, $500.00, and $1,000.00. You can make your contribution at the link below. We welcome any and all donations from our Leelanau School family, community, friends and neighbors. In addition, please ask *your* family and friends to make a donation as well. Tell them how much Leelanau means to you and that you would appreciate their support of the school.  Thank you!   https://leelanau.org/alumni/giving/

Niche ranked The Leelanau the 19th best Private High School in Michigan.  The ranking methodology used was from US Department of Education Statistics and parent and student surveys.  Please read more about the ranking methodology by clicking on this link.

The Centers for Disease Controls (CDC) states, “…physical activity can have an impact on cognitive skills and attitudes and academic behavior, all of which are important components of improved academic performance. These include enhanced concentration and attention as well as improved classroom behavior.” The CDC research paper can be found here.  Exercise directly impacts the behavior and development of the brain. “It is likely that the effects of physical activity on cognition would be particularly important in the highly plastic developing brains of youth,” according to a 2010 essay by Charles Basch of Columbia University. He summarized how exercise may affect executive functioning: Increased oxygen flow to the brain Increased brain neurotransmitters “[Increased] brain-derived neurotrophins that support neuronal differentiation and survival in the developing brain.” Neurotrophins assure the survival of neurons in areas responsible for learning, memory, and higher thinking. This year, The Leelanau School added regular morning exercise before school begins.  It is...