The Summit Preparatory High School program is aimed at preparing students for success in college and beyond. Graduates of The Summit’s High School demonstrate important 21st century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, communication, collaboration, character, and citizenship. Our progressive, inquiry-based model focuses on student-led, project-based learning through a challenging, integrated curriculum with opportunities for experiential learning and community engagement. Summit high school students participate in college preparatory courses enriched by a collaborative learning environment with teachers who are experts in their fields. In high school, faculty serve as facilitators as students take responsibility and initiative for their own research, writing, and presentations. Through our unique and challenging program, small class sizes, and personalized guidance counseling, we meet the needs of each student and provide a well-rounded approach to education.

Be Sure to Stop by the Scholastic Book Fair

Have you been to the book fair yet? Don't miss out! The book fair will be open the rest of this week:

• Wednesday 9/27, 3:00-4:30 pm
• Thursday 9/28, 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-4:30 pm
• Friday 9/29, 8:00-9:00 am

Have family that live out of town? No problem! They can still support The Summit by using this link to purchase Scholastic books online!

Thank you to all our Book Fair Volunteers, and especially our Book Fair Chairs, Amanda Wheeler-Johnson and Liliana Swinney, for organizing this special event on campus!

Time to clean out those extra snuggly friends! The Summit is having a stuffed animal drive next week! Each trimester Summit students will be hosting a service learning project. Early Learners are leading for the first trimester and would love for all Summit Ravens to help out!

The Early Learner are collecting new or gently used stuffed animals from Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 6th. There will be boxes set up in The Summit lobby for donations. 

All donations will go to benefit the Child Advocacy Center. The leaders of this organization are thrilled to use our donations while assisting and supporting local children. 

Invite your Friends and Neighbors to The Summit's Open House on November 1st and 2nd

Learn more about the only fully accredited independent school in Springfield!



At The Summit, our students...

• Learn Spanish every single day.
• Practice mindfulness to support their social-emotional wellbeing.
• Engage in STEM with hands-on, project-based learning.
• Average an ACT score of 28 with our ACT Prep program.
• Graduate with college credit through our dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities.

Join other parents interested in finding the best educational opportunities for their children at The Summit Prep’s Open House.

Wednesday, November 1st from 11:00 am-1:00 pm

• Experience The Summit's educational difference during a school day! Visit any time between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!

Thursday, November 2nd from 5:00-7:00 pm

• Explore The Summit campus, and get the facts about our program during this evening open house! Visit any time between 5:00 and 7:00 pm to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!

These casual, no obligation open houses give you a chance to ask questions, view classes in action, and meet current families who love coming to school at The Summit.

More information on our website: https://www.thesummitprep.org/openhouse/

Springfield Police Make Presentation During Teacher Work Day

The Summit hosted members of the Springfield Police Department on campus during the school's September Teacher Work Day. Officers Van Gordon and Thomas reviewed emergency drills and shared valuable insight with faculty and staff during their visit. The Summit appreciates all our emergency and law enforcement officers and are proud to partner with them in protecting our community.

Honesty is the Best Policy

In third grade, this week’s character education theme is honesty. The class read a story about a boy who learned from his older brother that being honest is always the right thing to do. They discussed the following questions as a group:

• What does honestly look like in action?
• What are synonyms of honesty?
• Why do people lie?
• How does lying hurt the one who lied?
• How does lying hurt others?

Third graders came up with insightful answers to these questions. Students talked about owning mistakes, trust, forgiveness, integrity, and keeping your word. They then wrote about ways they can be honest. Some examples were:

• “Telling the truth in games.”
• “If I break something and I tell my dad I broke it is an act of honesty.”
• “Always telling the truth no matter what.”
• “Not lying that I did something.”
• “Taking the blame if I did something wrong.”

Middle School Group Presentations in History

Students in sixth and seventh grade worked collaboratively to learn and present to their peers about ancient Egypt, China, and India. While they presented, peers had questions to answer about the different civilizations, weaving in Mesopotamia, as well. They continue to practice their listening skills, demonstrating their respect for classmates and the learning environment. Each group was also tasked with crafting a thesis to guide their presentation, demonstrating a good foundational understanding of the river civilizations they studied.

Upper School Fall Party on Thursday 10/19

All Summit Middle and High School students are invited to attend the Upper School Fall Party hosted by StuCo on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30-8:00 pm on campus. Cost is $2 cash at the door. Contact Mrs. Emma Smith, StuCo Advisor, with any questions.