Nurturing a Sense of Wonder. every child. every day.
Our Program
Since 1963, the Randolph School has been a beacon of progressive education here in the Hudson Valley. Our founders were parents and teachers, with a deep desire to reframe what childhood and education can look like. Drawing inspiration from earlier generations of progressive thinkers, Randolph has grown over time into its own unique manifestation of living and learning.
-Encouraged by Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia, here at Randolph, teachers are learners alongside children. This relationship is central to offering opportunities for constructivist, self-directed, hands-on learning.
-Guided by John Dewey, we believe that children come to school to “do things and live in a community which gives them real, guided experiences and fosters their capacity to contribute to society.”
-Informed by Lev Vygotsky, we know that when children are in the zone of proximal development for a given goal, balancing appropriate assistance and opportunities to practice fosters personal growth. Facilitating this experience is a strength of our teachers.
PRE-K (3-5)
“Our task is to help children communicate with the world using all their potential, strengths and languages, and to overcome any obstacle presented by our culture.”
- Loris Malaguzzi of Reggio Emilia
elementary (5-11)
A child's greatest achievements are possible in play, achievements that tomorrow will become her basic level of real action.
-Lev Vygotsky
Links (All School)
“To be well-educated is to have the desire as well as the means to make sure that learning never ends.”
- Alfie Kohn
Summer program (3-12)
“Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and if the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.”
- John Dewey
Our Mission
TO AWAKEN in our students a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
TO SUPPORT each child’s capacity for a creative, meaningful, intellectual, social, emotional, artistic and physical life.
TO FOSTER the development of the school community and its connection to the wider world.
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Former parent
Randolph School is where students go to play out their learning and learn to pursue the things they are passionate about in a setting that encourages this exploration.
Our Community
There are folks all over the world that make up this special community, and there are lots of ways to get to know us!
join the Parent group
Randolph is a special village to help raise your child. If you’re new to the school, interested in learning more about us, or wondering what family and parent events are open to the public, the Parent Group is an excellent community resource.
randolph alumni
With over 50 years of history, Randolph has seen its alumni find their way all over the world. Maybe you are one of those people or maybe you’re wondering where your friends are now. After all, you know what they say: once a Randolph kid, always a Randolph kid.
meet our trustees
The Randolph School our Board of Trustees take an active role in the overall wellness of our beloved organization. Our trustees reflect different periods in the school’s history and represent the diverse stakeholders in Randolph’s future. These folks generously volunteer their time and resources for the benefit of generations of Randolph kids to come.
