by Olivia Franse Inspired by Jett the Dog 2:53 am: What was that? I hear a noise. Not just the usual cars down the road. Not the human talking in her sleep. Something else. Sounds like an adventure. Down the stairs I go. There it is again! Sounds like it’s coming from the porch. That…
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by Kate Martin We all have dreams. Some are larger than others and some are smaller than others. But they are all meaningful. They are important to us. They are invaluable. They are what drive us, what push us to succeed. But what happens when our dreams change?  Should we change our goals and dreams,…
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LSS School Counseling Manager, Alyssa Polakowski, and High School Counselor John Drucis returned recently from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Conference in Boston with a ton of valuable information on the college application process. NACAC is an organization of nearly 16,000 professionals from around the world that is dedicated to serving students…
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Paying for college might seem like a scary thought (or at least an expensive one), but it needn’t be. The good news is there are thousands of scholarships available through numerous organizations, including schools, employers, private companies, non-profits, local communities, religious groups, and other social organizations. Scholarships don’t need to be repaid and can be…
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On Wednesday, September 27, educator and co-founder of Learn Around the World Brandon Hall took Laurel Springs students on an exciting journey to explore the volcanoes of Guatemala as part of Laurel Springs’ Virtual Field Trips. The small country of Guatemala may only rank 105th in the world in terms of physical area, but it’s…
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September is National Update Your Resume Month, so we thought this would be the perfect time to provide some guidance on how you can document your many accomplishments. An activities resume is a valuable resource to have when applying for admission to college, scholarships, financial aid, and employment, because it demonstrates that you’ve already been…
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This past Thursday, Laurel Springs was pleased to welcome Justin and Mikelle Brady as presenters at the first Meetings with Remarkable Men & Women Symposium of the 2017-18 school year. The dynamic duo of Grayson, Georgia are working tirelessly to bring Bluedress Farm and Justin’s concept of the “farm-munity” to fruition. Having grown up on…
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You may have just started the new school year, but it’s never too soon to start planning for what comes next. If you intend on starting college next fall, it’s crucial that you start taking the necessary steps to figure out some essentials – like how you’re going to pay for it. The good news…
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To say Jennifer Moore has a variety of interests would be an understatement. This is easily recognizable by the fact that the Laurel Springs faculty member is well-qualified to teach not only one but three subjects: English, Science and Math! After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton, where she double-majored…
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Whether this is your first year at Laurel Springs School or you are well-versed in the world of online learning, it is the perfect time to brush up on how to make the new academic year a successful one. Recently, some of our celebrated instructors provided some convenient reminders on the importance of communication at…
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