Shrub Oak International School maintains regular, ongoing visits to local nursing homes as part of its broader commitment to community engagement, service learning, and social connection. Through these visits, students and staff build meaningful relationships with older adults while reinforcing values of empathy, kindness, and civic responsibility. The school’s ongoing

Shrub Oak International School recently introduced a balloon twisting workshop led by one of its talented staff members, and the enthusiastic response from students has made it clear that this activity will continue as an ongoing offering. What began as a single creative session quickly became a favorite, with students

To mark the beginning of the New Year, students at Shrub Oak International School participated in a splash painting project inspired by the work and techniques of abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock. The activity centered on process rather than outcome, inviting students to use movement, color, and gesture as tools

Shrub Oak International School recently hosted a no-bake chocolate-covered fruit activity that offered students a fun, sensory-rich way to practice motor planning, sequencing, and kitchen skills without the demands of traditional cooking. Hands-on culinary projects are an integral part of the school’s transdisciplinary program, offering opportunities for students to work

Shrub Oak International School recently participated in the annual Yorktown Holiday Parade, an event that brought students, staff, and community members together to celebrate the season in a festive and inclusive atmosphere. The parade, a long-standing local tradition, offered students a meaningful opportunity to engage with the wider community while

Shrub Oak International School marked the holiday season with a hot cocoa and gingerbread gathering in the Hub, a student activity center on campus, that brought students and staff together for an afternoon centered on comfort, creativity, and connection. The event reflected the school’s commitment to building community through meaningful