Winter weather did not slow learning on the Shrub Oak International School farm this week, as students brought their agricultural work indoors and continued to engage with the land in thoughtful and creative ways. Even during a blizzard, farm-based learning remained active, flexible, and deeply connected to long-term goals for

Seasonal farm activities continue to provide students with hands-on opportunities to build practical skills, engage their senses, and participate in daily routines that emphasize responsibility, care, and connection to the natural world. Even as temperatures drop, the farm remains an integral part of Shrub Oak’s transdisciplinary approach, blending sensory learning,

Recent activities on the Shrub Oak International Farm highlight how hands-on, purposeful experiences can support student learning while fostering responsibility, creativity, and meaningful connections with animals and the environment. Guided by the farm instructor, students have been actively engaged in projects that blend practical life skills, sensory engagement, and animal

Shrub Oak International School recently took students on an off-campus outing to the Brewster Ice Arena, offering an opportunity to experience ice skating in a supportive, thoughtfully structured environment. The trip aligned with Shrub Oak’s commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities that promote physical activity, confidence-building, and social engagement while

Shrub Oak International School recently marked an important milestone in planning for one of the most anticipated social events of the year: prom. Through an on-campus voting process, students and staff were invited to help choose the theme for the 2026 prom, reinforcing the school’s commitment to student voice, shared

Shrub Oak International School recently completed a renovation of the Hub, a central activity space located in the school’s main building where students regularly spend time engaging in recreational, social, and self-directed activities. The redesign reflects Shrub Oak’s ongoing commitment to creating and improving environments that support student regulation, engagement,