A Journey Across Generations

From Healing to Hope: My Alpine Valley School Journey

Four years at Alpine Valley School didn't just change my education – they saved me. Walking through those doors as a wounded student, carrying the scars of mainstream schooling, I discovered something precious: a community that truly saw me. Not as a grade or a test score, but as a whole person worthy of respect and capable of directing my own path. The trust and freedom I found there helped me rediscover my voice, my confidence, and my love of learning.

A Day in Reason's World at AVS

Now, my heart fills with joy watching my 10-year-old son Reason create his own journey at Alpine Valley School. On any given day, you might find him confidently running the Judicial Committee, where students learn to resolve conflicts and uphold community standards. He takes pride in checking chores at school, understanding that with freedom comes responsibility. Later, he might be deep in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, developing creativity and collaborative problem-solving, or working on art projects that spark his imagination and bring his ideas to life.

Where Freedom Meets Community

As a neurodiverse child, Reason has found more than just a school – he's found a place where his unique way of experiencing the world is celebrated. Here, his energy and enthusiasm aren't problems to be managed, but gifts to be cherished. He's learning, growing, and thriving in ways that traditional education never could have nurtured.

Your Gift Makes Freedom Possible

Every donation to Alpine Valley School goes directly to our tuition assistance fund, making this life-changing education accessible to more families. This fund helps bridge the gap between what families can afford and our actual tuition costs, ensuring that children from all backgrounds can experience the freedom to learn and grow in their own way. Your gift helps create a diverse, vibrant community where Reason and his friends can continue to learn from each other and develop into confident, capable individuals.

Join Us in Building a Different Future

Whether you can give $25 or $500, your contribution helps write new stories of discovery, growth, and transformation. Together, we can ensure that Alpine Valley School remains a beacon of hope for families seeking an education that honors their children's dignity, respects their autonomy, and celebrates their unique gifts. Will you help Reason and I make this freedom to learn a reality for more children?