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Who We Are

The Grammar School was founded in 1960 by a small group of Putney, Vermont families with the understanding that a child’s elementary school years provide the foundation for all future learning.  Originally sited in a small barn, the school opened with 23 local students taught by three teachers. Today, over 125 Grammar School students hail from over 20 towns in three states.  Our campus encompasses three classroom buildings and 60 acres of forests and fields.

alumna: “I really believe that I learned all the really important things during my time at TGS: to think creatively, be inspired to explore, and to know that there are many possibilities in different experiences. I also learned how to think for myself."

The Grammar School nurtures.
We respect individual differences and support one another. 

The Grammar School challenges.
Our program integrates core academics with engagement in the arts and outdoors.  Our dedicated staff inspires children’s curiosity and creativity.

The Grammar School builds resilience.
We teach children how to learn from their stumbles and their successes.  We encourage children to ask and to explore.  We value critical thinking.

The Grammar School connects.
We motivate students to think beyond themselves.  We foster an understanding of the natural world and an awareness of the world beyond our school