Students grow up learning alongside the same classmates year after year, forming bonds that feel more like family than friendships. Teachers know not only their students, but their parents, siblings, and stories—education here is deeply personal.
The environment is part of the curriculum. Weather isn’t an inconvenience; it’s a teacher. Students learn early how to respect the elements, plan ahead, and adapt when conditions change.
Because resources are limited, students learn to be resourceful. Older kids mentor younger ones. Everyone helps. Independence is encouraged, but so is responsibility to classmates, to the school, and to the town itself.
Most importantly, students grow up with a strong sense of place. They learn where they come from, why it matters, and how to care for it.
