LUDLOW, Vt. – Students returned to Expeditionary School at Black River (ESBR) for another year of adventure and exploration.
Their teachers started the year by studying executive functioning skills with Peg Dawson. Staff members found her presentation enlightening and will use what they have learned throughout the school year.
Outdoor education is new this year for all students. They are attending the OWLS program with Jamie Maloof at her property in Andover. Maloof is a skilled wilderness and survival expert who shares her skills with students and adults alike. Kids had fun playing games, making sun tea, building a shelter, and guiding each other blindfolded through the woods.
Students will attend the OWLS program each Monday for the remainder of the school year and work on projects related to the program both at OWLS and at school.
As a choice high school, ESBR is open to students from Ludlow and surrounding areas in Vermont. It welcomes students who are seeking an education that blends strong academics, creativity, and real-world learning. For more information, contact Mike Kell, head of school, at mkell@esblackriver.org or 802-228-3727, or visit www.esblackriver.org.