General Information
MVCDS is a welcoming, independent, coeducational day school in northwest Ohio with over 550 students (240 in the upper school). Maumee Valley has a diverse student body and an emphasis on experiential learning and global studies. In addition, MV has a strong music and drama program, several AP courses and three three-week intensives.
Programs
Intensives, also known as Winterim (grades 9-12)
At the start of every school year, January, and at the end of the school year, the Upper School suspends its regular curriculum to enable students to study one subject in depth. The intensive learning during these terms take three forms: on-campus classes, educational travel, and independent study projects. Winterim classes have included: Horror Literature, Medieval Literature Missiles (Lit or Miss), Blues to Beatles to Beyoncé, Drumline, Zoology, Chemistry of Food, trips to the Bahamas, Ecuador, and Spain and many more.
Independent Day School Experience
MV invites Network students to design their own one- or two-week experience living with a MV family and attending classes. Students may enroll in college prep classes with an emphasis on electives in the Arts, humanities, mathematics and a global education program. Electives include courses on international issues, economics, graphic design, audio and video production, theatre, etc.
Living Arrangements and Travel
Network students are housed with Maumee Valley friends or families. The Toledo area includes small Midwestern towns as well as the resources of a large city. Interesting places to visit include: the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky and Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Students may fly into either Toledo Express Airport or Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Application Process
Students should complete the Network Student Information form and return it to the home school Network Advisor.
Dates
The best time to accept students is in the first three weeks of January; however, intensives take place during the first and last three weeks of the school year and may be an option as well. See School Calendar for vacation dates.
Download this information in PDF format here: MAUMEE VALLEY.pdf
| Advisor Name: | Tara Reineck |
| Title: | Student Support Specialist |
| Phone: | (419) 381-1313 ex. 156 |
| Email: | treineck@mvcds.org |