The Miami Valley School (MVS) is an independent school for grades Pre-K through 12, located in

Dayton, Ohio Dayton () is the sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2020 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 137,644, while Greater D ...

, founded in 1964. The Miami Valley School is a non-profit organization. The Miami Valley School uses the Immersion Method, a philosophy based on the knowledge that learning is rooted in direct experience, which leads to engagement and the discovery of passion by each individual student."The Immersion Method," https://www.mvschool.com/academics/ Approximately 190 students comprise grades 9 through 12.MVS College Profile
/ref> The school consists of four divisions. The Early Childhood School includes two pre-school grades. The kindergarten through 5th grade unit is called the

Lower School Three-tier education refers to those structures of schooling, which exist in some parts of England, where pupils are taught in three distinct school types as they progress through the education system. Terminology In a three-tier local educ ...

, instead of the more common elementary school. The 6th through 8th-grade academic unit has the traditional

Middle School A middle school (also known as intermediate school, junior high school, junior secondary school, or lower secondary school) is an educational stage which exists in some countries, providing education between primary school and secondary school. ...

title. The 9th through 12th grade unit is called the

Upper School Upper schools in the UK are usually schools within secondary education. Outside England, the term normally refers to a section of a larger school. England The three-tier model Upper schools are a type of secondary school found in a minority of ...

, instead of the more common

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Notable alumni

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'94, poet, playwright, and actor * Bruce Heyman '75, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada *

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'77, actor * Stefan Cleveland '12, MLS Goalkeeper

References

External links

The Miami Valley School Website
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