School Mission and History
The goal of The Melrose School is to provide an intellectual and moral focus that will not only prepare students for quality secondary and college programs but which will be a foundation for their adult lives.
History of the School
The Melrose School is an Episcopal day school serving girls and boys from kindergarten through eighth grade. It was founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Community of the Holy Spirit, an Episcopal Religious Community located in New York City. Until 1993 The Melrose School existed as an extension of St. Hilda’s and St. Hugh’s School in New York City. In July of 1993 The Melrose School became a school in its own right, with its own board of trustees and its own set of by-laws.
Mission Statement
Melrose is a Pre K-8, coeducational, day school that offers a challenging academic program to bright, motivated students. We welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds in the inclusive culture of the Episcopal tradition. We believe that excellence begins with high expectations, and we rely on an active collaboration among students, family, faculty and staff to achieve this. We provide a caring and safe environment in which every child can explore new interests and develop socially, spiritually, artistically, and athletically, as well as academically. Melrose is a nurturing community that promotes moral values and stresses respect for the individual.
Fundamentals
The Melrose School is coeducational and welcomes children of all faiths, races, and national backgrounds. No attempt is made to inculcate Christianity in children of other faiths; on the contrary, the school recognizes and honors other traditions. At the same time, Melrose does teach the Christian faith and promotes a Christian understanding of life values.
Melrose families value the close communications between school and home; and recognize that a joint effort is needed to stimulate and develop the children’s intellectual growth. Just as the parents continue the teaching process at home, the teachers continue the affectionate nurturing of children at school. Students understand that consistent and high academic and social standards are expected of them, and are also aware of the equally consistent and thorough communication between home and school.
At The Melrose School we believe that freedom comes with responsibility; creativity comes with discipline; and stimulation works best in an orderly environment.
