Mission & Values
The Skola inspires students to become thoughtful change makers and stewards of both the land and their community. We foster curiosity, creativity, compassion, and connection to support each child’s innate love of learning and their individual potential to make meaningful change in the world.
At Skola, education is rooted in the belief that learning is both intentional and joyful. Through evidence-based instruction, meaningful relationships, and immersive experiences in nature and community, students are empowered to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
OUR APPROACH
The school
children deserve.
Our curriculum begins with explicit, systematic instruction grounded in the science of learning and aligned with state and national standards. These strong academic foundations allow students to confidently extend their learning into inquiry, project-based experiences, and hands-on exploration beyond the classroom.
Mixed-age classrooms, low student-teacher ratios, and highly trained educators ensure that each child is deeply known and supported. We intentionally meet students at their growth edge, nurturing both strengths and challenges while building independence, responsibility, and resilience.
Learning is not confined to four walls. By grounding academics in nature and the local community, students connect curiosity to real-world context and discover that learning is relevant, meaningful, and alive.
Learning To Learn
We believe learning extends beyond the classroom into nature and community. Time spent outdoors and in real-world settings deepens understanding, strengthens executive functioning, and fosters a sense of connection to place.
Supporting The Self
Each student is supported as an individual. By prioritizing emotional health, self-awareness, and resilience, we help children build confidence, flexibility, and a strong sense of self..
Our Local Community
We are rooted in the Flathead Valley. Through place-based experiences, students learn to listen, contribute, and transform ideas into action while building meaningful relationships with peers and mentors.
Connection to Nature
Immersive nature experiences fuel creativity, support physical and emotional health, and help students understand their role within a connected world.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Skola admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.