How did MVS become?
Over fifty years ago, a few passionate families envisioned an education that had yet to exist in Dayton. The Miami Valley School was born out of the desire to provide experiential learning in an intimate environment where the educational focus was directed to the individual needs of the student. That vision became the MVS culture and personality.
When you walk onto the MVS campus today, you’ll experience our joyful personality. You’ll see that our culture celebrates everyone for what they bring to the table. We believe in scholarship. Our accomplished teachers take their job seriously and have high expectations of their students. We have a diverse student body – we embrace and respect different heritages and learn from one another. And transformation happens. In our safe environment, students learn from their mistakes and become empowered to take chances again and again.
Come visit and have your child spend the day in class. There is no better way to experience MVS than through our students’ and teachers’ stories. We welcome you to the MVS admission process and we will guide you every step of the way with personal attention. We’ll unfold the many reasons why this is the best educational opportunity for your child.
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ADMISSION TEAM
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Come visit and have your child spend the day in class. There is no better way to experience MVS than through our students’ and teachers’ stories. We welcome you to the MVS admission process and we will guide you every step of the way with personal attention. We’ll unfold the many reasons why this is the best educational opportunity for your child.
Anne Dettmer
Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
Caitlin Lewis
Associate Director of Enrollment
Esther Seday
Director of International Student Support
Liz Wright
Enrollment and Advancement Associate
As an educator in independent schools for thirty years, it was clear to me immediately that the joy in learning at MVS is deeply embedded in the culture of the school.
Elizabeth F. Cleary, Head of School
Admission Process
When considering student candidates for admission to The Miami Valley School, we look for whether the applicant is a good match for MVS. Is the applicant a young person of promise? Does the student possess the potential to develop into a self-sustaining learner? Is the applicant ready to grow and develop in a community of compassionate global citizens?
International
Admissions
The Miami Valley School invites students from all over the world to attend. Applicants are evaluated thoroughly to ensure that they have the greatest potential for success in the English speaking environment of a rigorous American academic institution. For the 2020-21 academic year, MVS has over a dozen international students from three different countries. For more information about international admissions, please click the button below.
Tuition &
Financial Aid
The value of an MVS education is priceless. The returns are lifelong. Our challenging academics and Immersion Method philosophy are unparalleled to any other educational opportunity in the Dayton area. At MVS, we stand for personal excellence, experiential learning, intellectual curiosity, leadership development, individuality, and community.
Transportation
Public school district transportation
Public school bus service to and from MVS is available to eligible students in the following school districts:
- Beavercreek
- Centerville
MVS notifies a public school district of a student’s enrollment for each school year. Parents are then contacted by the school district transportation office to arrange their child’s transportation. All routes and availability of transportation are subject to change or elimination by the public school district at any time. MVS is not responsible for changes or eliminations.
Additional options
Private bus service is available in select areas for morning transportation to MVS. Contact the MVS Enrollment Office for cost and other details for the areas below:
North Route |
Troy/Tipp City and North Dayton |
Northeast Route |
Springfield and Yellow Springs/Fairborn |
To help facilitate the organization of carpools, MVS provides parents with resources to identify families who live near them.
View the MVS webinar on the Immersion Method
Virtual Information Session
On Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m., please join us for our next Virtual Information Session on Zoom! Participants will meet our awesome admissions team, learn about our enrollment and financial aid processes, and meet our division directors in special breakout rooms for Pre-K, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Please register in advance using this link.
MVS Alumni Stories
The Miami Valley School has transformed the lives of generations of alumni. See what some of our outstanding alums have to say about their time at MVS.
