Maureen Rayburn, Marketing Strategist at Laurel Springs School, shares the story of her family’s journey into schooling from home, as well as her first experiences as a Laurel Springs parent. Well, we’re doing it. We’re taking the leap. If you’ve been following the blog posts about my elementary school-aged children, Cassidy and Imogene, you know…
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Online Learning Thought Leadership
It Starts With a Conversation
As a school that enrolls students from every background all over the world, Laurel Springs knows what it means to embrace diversity. We understand that each child and family is different—not only in the ways of learning, but also in dealing with difficult situations that arise in all aspects of life. In light of this,…
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Tomorrow Starts Today: July Scholarship Deadlines
Before you start to celebrate American Independence Day, work towards a little financial freedom of your own by applying for one of the scholarships described below. From equestrians and teachers to creatives and lawyers, many diverse groups are represented and ready to receive your application this month. July Scholarships Welsh Pony & Cob Scholarships Award: …
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Student Spotlight: Oliviana Halus-Griep, Performing Artist
During the pandemic, many have taken on new hobbies and passions like baking, cooking, exercising, and writing, to name a few. Laurel Springs rising senior, Oliviana Halus-Griep, took what she already knows best—music—and used her skills to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by COVID-19. Along with her friends, she put together…
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Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight: Bella Chow, Planning for a Gap Year
Living in Hawaii, Bella Chow fills her days painting, writing, wrangling nine cats, and going to the beach, naturally. While the state of the world may not feel like living in paradise, she’s found a way to make this year—the year she graduated high school—truly count for something. Something to Flip For With all that…
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The Rayburn Family: An Authentic Look at Online Classes for Our Second Grader
Maureen Rayburn, Marketing Strategist at Laurel Springs School, shares the story of her family’s journey into schooling from home, as well as her first experiences as a Laurel Springs parent. “WAIT. WAIT. You wanted me to put ALLLLLLL the dishes away? Why didn’t you SAY that?” [Insert loud stomping into the kitchen.] This is…
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Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight: Alexander Burkhart
Laurel Springs Senior, Alexander Burkhart, is on track to building a better future. Through his involvement in a wide range of activities to his multiple scholarship awards, he’s already proved to be a leader in his field and a role model for those he’s bound to lead later in life. A Man of Many Talents…
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A Letter to the Class of 2020 from Manasi Simhan, Graduating Senior
Manasi Simhan is a graduating senior of the Class of 2020, and she is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin. Her involvement in the Laurel Springs student community has been invaluable! Dear Class of 2020, It’s almost graduation day. To many, this is a day of excitement, relief, and TONS of college gear—something that…
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Student Spotlight: Aiden Dyer, An Unrivaled Independence
For twelfth-grader Aiden Dyer, learning outside of a traditional classroom is nothing new. He had been homeschooled until he joined Laurel Springs three years ago. Like many students getting a nontraditional education, he is familiar with the independence that comes with online school. However, Aiden at first struggled balancing this freedom with a need for…
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Student Spotlight: William Burger, Soccer Player
What do you call someone who’s more than a triple threat? A William Burger. A leading man in musicals, rock band drummer, soccer player, food bank volunteer—the list goes on. Plus, he accomplishes all of this while continuing his education and is currently injured. Is there one word to describe William Burger? Inspiring. A Worldly…
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