The Social-Emotional Advantages of Small Class Sizes
Discover the benefits of small schools and advantages of small class sizes – why these intimate environments create better learning outcomes for high schoolers.
Quaker Education Provides the Right Environment
Discover how our Quaker education cultivates independent thinking, leadership, and integrity, preparing students for what comes next.
Is Your Teen Ready? 10 Signs They’ll Thrive at Boarding School
Wondering if your teen is ready for boarding school? Our guide reveals 10 signs of readiness and how Olney Friends School’s unique Quaker values-based education helps students flourish.
5 Reasons City Parents Are Choosing Rural Boarding Schools
How Rural Boarding School Life Benefits Your Teenager Transitioning from an urban area to a rural area can be difficult. You worry about job availability and access to urban comforts like shopping and dining in nice restaurants. But that’s when you’re an adult. For teens transitioning from an urban school to a rural boarding high school, the stakes are different. In fact, the values you seek out as a parent occur more naturally in rural boarding school life than in urban school life. In a rural boarding school, life moves at a more intentional pace. Your teens have space to breathe, think, and connect deeply with nature, humans, and themselves. They get to pass through an academic system that combines rigorous learning with practical and value-based education. 5 Reasons Why Parents Love Rural Boarding Schools Here are five reasons why city parents are choosing rural boarding schools, like Olney, and why you should Rural school life facilitates immersive learning. Due to characteristics like lower population density, abundant natural landscape, a quieter environment, and more room for outdoor learning, rural boarding schools are uniquely positioned to offer a more interconnected learning approach. Just imagine a boarding high school with fewer than 50 students sprawled across 350 acres of land, a student-centered farm program, and shared responsibilities. At Olney, immersive learning extends far beyond the walls of classrooms and into our USDA-certified organic farm. With our expansive grounds and over 20 certified organic crops, our students are active participants in sustainable agriculture, livestock care, and food production. Our farm-to-table program teaches responsibility, patience, and problem-solving. Whether they’re tending crops or caring for animals, students gain a deeper understanding of biology, environmental stewardship, and teamwork through shared responsibilities. This kind of learning environment encourages your teen to seek a better understanding of nature. Citizen science gives teens a chance to move beyond theory and truly participate in real-world research. And due to the ecological nature of rural areas, rural boarding school life positions your teen in a learning environment where they can easily relate class topics to real-world problems. By having direct access to environmental challenges and being able to engage with them through environmental science, your teen develops sharper critical thinking skills, a deeper connection to nature, and a sense of responsibility beyond themselves. We offer a transdisciplinary curriculum that relates academic discussions to accessible real-world problems. Citizen science challenges our students to solve accessible issues in our neighborhood, such as establishing a baseline for stream quality in our local watershed. In a rural boarding school, community isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lived experience. With fewer students, shared responsibilities, and a culture of mutual respect, your teen becomes part of something meaningful. At Olney, community is one of the core principles behind our Quaker values. Our students work with each other on the farm, gather together to worship, converse openly and vulnerably with each other to reach consensus decisions, and cooperate with each other during outdoor activities. Ultimately, these routines don’t just ensure that your teen understands the value of community, they also ensure that they have a strong sense of community that can withstand challenges that lie beyond the walls of the school. A common stereotype is that rural education means limited exposure, but we’re proving otherwise. The small, quiet, and intimate nature of rural education allows our rural boarding school to have more control over what students are exposed to. This means teachers can facilitate meaningful dialogue aimed towards seeing the bigger picture about a topic or problem. At Olney, one-third of our students are international students, which means global awareness is integrated into the everyday life of your teen. This diversity manifests itself both academically and socially. We approach history in a manner that explores the experience of diverse groups within the periods. This nuanced, connective approach to learning is consistent in our curriculum and non-academically, in the sense that we celebrate various cultural events and encourage cross-cultural collaboration. By the time they graduate, your teen doesn’t just have a global understanding of the world, they’re also prepared to take part in it with curiosity, humility, and purpose. Rural boarding schools offer something that is becoming increasingly rare in our hyperconnected world: the opportunity for teens to develop a healthy relationship with technology. According to an academic survey, a high percentage of teenagers who used social media extensively showed high psychological tension. In urban schools, students are overwhelmed with digital, while rural boarding school life encourages more intentional technology use. The Olney Friends Boarding School Difference At Olney, your teen experiences digital detox periods, where they engage in practical activities like aquaculture and animal husbandry, depending on the season, as well as social activities , like community meetings or silent worship. The aim of this structured process isn’t to reject technology entirely, but rather to encourage mindful practice and positive usage. The physical distance from urban digital infrastructure that rural boarding school life offers, combined with our purposeful scheduling that prioritizes human interactions and outdoor activities, can help city teens rediscover focus, deep thinking, and genuine human connection. By graduation, our students have developed what many urban teens lack: the ability to be fully present, think deeply without digital interruption, and maintain authentic relationships in both digital and non-digital spaces. Learn more about how we help teens become intellectually, emotionally, and socially ready for college and beyond in our unique rural setting.
Employment Opportunities
Working at Olney Friends School Employment Opportunities Thank you for your interest in employment at Olney Friends School. We welcome letters of interest and resumes year-round, and we keep applications on file for consideration in filling current and future job openings. Please send your credentials to careers@olneyfriends.org. Current Job Openings THE POSITION:Maintenance Associate Olney Friends School seeks a full-time Maintenance Associate for the rest of the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond. The ideal candidate will have the ability, drive, and willingness to foster Olney Friends School’s culture. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS ● Prior experience preferred● Flexible work schedule● Ability to work with students and faculty● Adaptability to changing daily situations RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Maintenance Associate Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performing minor and major repairs of all buildings and equipment. Performing preventative maintenance procedures on buildings and mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; repairing or replacing broken parts as needed. Cleaning and inspecting boiler, treating water with proper chemicals. Replacing broken windows, repairing doors, door locks, and closets; installing window blinds and curtain rods. Completing daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment and maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures. Responding to emergency maintenance requests as required. Assisting with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairing plaster and drywall; painting building structures. Performing outside custodial duties such as snow removal and mowing as required. Obtaining estimates for supplies, repair parts; ordering parts as needed. Reporting any major equipment issues to the Director of Operation in a timely manner. Maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures for school vehicles. Working with the Board’s Building and Grounds committee as needed. OTHER DESIRED QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All employees at Olney Friends School must pass a background check and complete an application form as conditions of employment. Additionally, all faculty members must become certified in first aid and CPR, become mandatory abuse reporters, and become authorized to drive students in school vehicles for school-sanctioned activities. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to careers@olneyfriends.org. THE POSITION:housekeeper/janitorial Associate Olney Friends School seeks a full-time Housekeeper/Janitorial Associate for the rest of the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond. The ideal candidate will have the ability, drive, and willingness to foster Olney Friends School’s culture. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS ● Prior experience preferred● Flexible work schedule● Ability to work with students and faculty● Adaptability to changing daily situations RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Housekeeper/Janitorial tasks include, but are not limited to:● Vacuum● Mop floors with hand mops● Dust furniture, counters, doors, and windows● Clean restrooms● Change Bedding● Do laundry associated with cleaning● Manage supply stocks and equipment● Empty waste bins and recycle bins● Report defects to the Maintenance Department● Maintain a valid driver’s license● Perform other related tasks under the direction of the Assistant Head of School● Attend faculty and community meetings CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All employees at Olney Friends School must pass a background check and complete an application form as conditions of employment. Additionally, all faculty members must become certified in first aid and CPR, become mandatory abuse reporters, and become authorized to drive students in school vehicles for school-sanctioned activities. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to careers@olneyfriends.org. About Olney Mission: Olney Friends School provides a transdisciplinary, college-preparatory curriculum within a supportive community that enables students to develop the skills to care for and thrive in a changing world. Olney Friends School is an ISACS accredited, progressive, co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9 – 12, located in Barnesville, Ohio. It is also a member of the Friends Council on Education (FCE), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS). Olney Friends School is a unique college preparatory educational institution that leaves a deep and lasting impression on students, alumni, families, staff, and other stakeholders. Our 350-acre farm provides much more than the organic food served at meals; it provides the basis for exploring such questions as “what is knowledge?” and “what does it mean to be a global citizen?” Global stewardship, intellectual curiosity, and environmental sustainability characterize the Olney experience. Throughout Olney Friends School’s 184-year history, farming, farm-to-table, and stewardship concepts have grown organically from its Quaker heritage and form an integral part of its curriculum. The Quaker SPICES (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship) anchor the school. Olney Friends School is a 501(c) (3) and an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Ready to write the next chapter of your story at Olney?Let’s begin this journey together! Apply Now!
School Curriculum
Olney Friends School Curriculum Guide Courses and Academic Policies for the 2024-2025 Academic Year A Vision for Our Curriculum Leonard Guindon, Dean of Academics Our students name community as their most valued aspect of Olney. We represent a community of teachers and a community of learners. Classroom teachers hold the primary responsibility for delivering the curriculum. Tying the curriculum to the community we share, love, and build fresh every year facilitates optimal delivery. Non-classroom teachers—on the farm, in the kitchen, in maintenance, the business office, the administration, and the students themselves—become wonderful resources to bring the curriculum alive. As the only boarding school in America with a certified organic farm, we deserve a reflection of this status in the classes we teach. The community of Barnesville and the Appalachian region, with their own characteristics, lie beyond our community. This area experiences blessings and curses from fossil fuel deposits. Again, issues in the local community beyond campus provide opportunities for enriching the curriculum. Welcome to Academics at Olney Friends School Christian N. Acemah, Head of School At Olney Friends School, we strive to reach out to the entire student as a human being with multiple layers. We view you as a whole human, functioning beyond any silos, not just as a science student, an art student, or a non-student. We created a transdisciplinary curriculum to enable you to transcend disciplinary boundaries and engage all your intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical attributes. We hope you will accept challenges beyond measure in our safe environment. We hope you discover how much you can accomplish in your life when you overcome the urge to stick only to what you find comfortable. The good news is that you will embark on this kind of study with other like-hearted and like-minded community members who will encourage you to do and be your best throughout your career at Olney. In the end, when we function at our best as a community, we elicit the best out of each other. The transdisciplinary curriculum simply gives us some clues about what we can do when we challenge our preconceptions (those pesky chains on our minds and hearts) that keep us from realizing that which lies within us and within our grasp. Ninth and tenth-grade students will receive an introduction to different ways of understanding, evaluating, acquiring, and using knowledge. In the eleventh grade, you will examine what kind of relationship humans ought to have with the environment (built, natural, or otherwise). In the twelfth grade, you will determine for yourself what it means to become a good global steward. All the classes you enroll in—required or electives—will help you grapple with these questions. You will also find other questions along the way. You may wonder why we focus on questions. I have no answer to that matter, but I can assure you that if you delve into these kinds of questions, you will hone your critical thinking skills, deepen your appreciation for the environment, enable you to think through what it means to be an integral part of a community and give you a chance to test your own perseverance. All that you do at Olney prepares you for life after Olney in what can only be described as an unforgiving, volatile, unpredictable, and ambiguous world. Why not give yourself a chance to meaningfully care for and thrive in the world? Metanoia (μετάνοια in Ancient Greek), a companion class to all your other classes, will hopefully become one of our most anticipated courses. The Greek word Metanoia means the process through which one sheds the false self in order to see the true self. How intriguing! While it will focus on critical thinking, reading, writing, discussion, and learning about how to learn, it will become a class that enables you to discern the links between disciplines. In many ways, it represents a microcosm of all your other classes. A lead faculty member will manage that class, but you will have many other faculty members and guest speakers join you for certain parts. I look forward to experiencing this course with you. I feel equally excited about our new Agricultural Sciences course, the Euclidean Geometry class, Coding and Design, our art and music offerings, our Humanities program, and the slew of electives at your disposal. Of course, other traditional classes such as Biology, Algebra, Calculus, and Physics also receive instruction in the Olney way, so please get ready to explore and expand your mind. The possibility of our curriculum leaving an indelible mark on your soul exists for you. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with Olney’s graduation requirements.Please speak with your advisor or the Dean of Academics about anything that seems unclear to you. We support your growth, so please let us know if you have any concerns or queries. I wish you all the very best on your journey here at Olney Friends School. Course Descriptions Metanoia Metanoia (μετάνοια in Ancient Greek) at Olney introduces students to approaches to critical thinking, reading, and writing. Ninth and tenth-grade students develop a foundation for more focused and sophisticated intellectual pursuits in the eleventh and twelfth grades. Metanoia provides the occasion for students to interrogate their grade-specific questions (mentioned earlier in this curriculum guide). Students read, discuss, and write papers on a selection of seminal texts from different civilizations (African, Eastern, and Western). Classes take the form of seminar discussions, in which a faculty member guides or coaches the students. Faculty members do not necessarily represent subject matter experts; they learn collaboratively with the students. Ninth and tenth-grade students enroll in Metanoia 9 and 10 for the entire academic year. Metanoia 9 starts with an exploration of what it takes to thrive in a college-preparatory high school. It addresses such issues as time management, study skills, textual analysis, and academic writing. The course then provides opportunities for students to test their newly acquired skills. Metanoia 10 builds on the foundation laid in Metanoia 9. Students learn some principles
Affordable Quaker Boarding School in Ohio – Tuition & Aid Explained
Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships at Olney Can I Afford to Send My Child to Olney Friends School? Olney Friends School is committed to making our unique educational experience affordable for all accepted students. We believe that finances should never prevent a family from considering Olney as a high school option for their child. If you and your child believe that Olney might be the right school for you, we encourage you to request more information or begin your application today! The need-based Tuition Assistance Program at Olney Friends School is guided by our belief that parents have an obligation to pay the educational expenses of their children to the extent that they can. The Tuition Assistance Program aims to fill the gap between the actual cost of a year’s tuition and what a family can realistically be expected to pay toward this cost. Read more below to learn more about our need-based Tuition Assistance Program. To complete the Tuition Assistance Application or to make a payment online, click here to use FACTS. Need-Based Tuition Assistance Program We recognize that an Olney Friends School education is a major investment, and we are determined to make an Olney education affordable for the right-fit students. Therefore, we offer need-based tuition assistance. Parents who believe their children are eligible for admission are encouraged to apply and not assume an Olney education is out of reach. Families who wish to apply for tuition assistance should complete the FACTS application online.Tuition Assistance applications are processed by a third-party financial analysis service, FACTS, which provides payment plans and financial needs assessments on the same platform. FACTS will recommend to Olney what a family should be able to contribute toward the tuition of their child(ren). The amount of tuition assistance will be determined by the FACTS analysis, the number of available spaces, the overall applicant pool, and fund availability. Does your family need tuition assistance to attend Olney Friends School? Please complete our Tuition Assistance Application (FACTS). FACTS Tuition Assistance Application Do you have more questions about our need-based Tuition Assistance Program? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. Tuition Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions International Students Olney Friends School offers our Tuition Assistance Program to international students as well. International families who wish to apply for tuition assistance should complete the International Student Financial Aid Profile. Families should also send verification of at least six months’ worth of income in the form of bank statements or a bank letter. The International Student Financial Aid Profile and bank verification should be emailed to admissions@olneyfriends.org. External Scholarships Scholarships are a form of tuition reduction for students who qualify for inclusion in one or more of the following groups:National Friends Education Fund (NFEF): The NFEF Scholarship is available to students whose parent(s) have been members of a Quaker Monthly Meeting for at least one year. For more information, please click HERE. Cost of Attendance 7-Day Boarding Olney’s 7-Day Boarding option is by far the most common at the school. This option is almost a requirement for students whose home is more than two hours from campus unless reasonable, reliable transportation is available each weekend. We encourage all families to consider the 7-Day Boarding option because much of what makes Olney’s community life so vibrant occurs outside of regular academic hours. Activities, ice breakers, guest speakers, parlor meetings, and spiritual life events take place between Friday evening and Monday morning. All international students should apply for the 7-Day Boarding option. Tuition for 7-Day Boarding is $41,300 per year. MANDATORY FEES International Health Insurance (if applicable) $1600 Technology, Books & School Supplies, Sport & Agriculture Equipment, Transportation $2000 Total $3600 International $2000 Domestic Additional Fees We estimate that an average 7-day boarding student will need about $100/month on a debit card to cover laundry and personal expenses. Additional expenses such as test fees or unusual airport transportation, if needed, will be charged to the family. All students must have health insurance to cover accidents and illnesses. The school will arrange for insurance to cover international students while they attend the school. To make a payment online, click here to use FACTS. 5-Day Boarding Olney’s 5-Day Boarding option is popular for students living in the surrounding counties and for those who live as far away as Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, Ohio. While we encourage all families to consider the 7-Day Boarding option, we also realize that a teenager leaving home early is a major commitment and, in some cases, it is beneficial for the student to be home on the weekends. In most cases, the student will leave campus after academic hours on Friday and return on Sunday evening. Tuition for 5-Day Boarding is $31,300 per year. MANDATORY FEES Technology $300 Activity $155 General $100 Total $555 Additional Fees We estimate that an average 5-day boarding student will need a minimum of $750 for the year to cover instructional materials, books, test fees, airport transportation, laundry, school supplies, and personal expenses. All students must have health insurance to cover accidents and illnesses.To make a payment online, click here to use FACTS. Day Students An increasingly popular option in recent years, Day Students are able to experience Olney’s unique academics and attend high school in a safe, supportive environment without having to leave home. About 15% of Olney’s current student body comes from the surrounding counties, and more students and families express interest each year. For those who opt to live off-campus, the school day typically ends after the afternoon sports block and resumes with Collection the next morning. Day Students are also welcome to attend non-mandatory evening functions. Likewise, they are expected to attend mandatory evening and weekend events a few times yearly. Tuition for Day Students is $22,300 per year. MANDATORY FEES Technology $300 Activity $155 General $100 Total $555 Additional Fees We estimate that an average day student will need a minimum of $500 for the year to cover instructional materials, books, test fees, airport transportation, laundry, school supplies, and
Board Of Trustees
Our board of trustees brings together a diverse group of professionals, alumni, and friends of Olney. With their wealth of experience and deep commitment to our school’s mission, they guide Olney Friends School into the future while honoring our rich Quaker heritage. Christopher Harris (Hon.) Legal and tech expert. Director of Product at Motley Fool Wealth Management. BIO Dottie (Stratton) Churchwell ’59: Trustee Emerita Retired math educator with multi-generational Olney ties. BIO Drew Adair ’78 Education professional with diverse experience in theater and advocacy. BIO Elizabeth Sikkenga ’80: Trustee Emerita Entrepreneurship educator and Olney parent. BIO Gwen Torry-Owens ’78: Co-Clerk Theater professional and diversity advocate. BIO Judy Stanfield ’65 Retired accountant with Quaker heritage. BIO Lisa Cayard ’72: Co-Clerk Retired Head Start program director with 41 years in early childhood education. BIO Melinda “Mimi” (Gamble) Kramer ’64: Trustee Emerita Retired English professor and educational consultant. BIO BIO Ramona Buck ‘65 Retired mediator with an education background. BIO Sandra Sterrett (Hon.) Former Olney staff and advocate for hands-on learning and farming. BIO Santha Bundy-Farah ’64 An educator with 48 years of experience. BIO Ready to write the next chapter of your story at Olney?Let’s begin this journey together! Apply Now!
Quaker Values
Quaker Values and Worship at Olney Friends School Rooted in Tradition, Open to All Our Quaker heritage shapes our educational philosophy and daily life. Founded in 1837 by the Religious Society of Friends, we embrace core Quaker values while welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds. Our community is built on principles of truthfulness, simplicity, non-violence, and a respect for the inherent worth of every individual. These values are summed up in one Community Rule: “Be truthful; Harm no one.” Quaker Worship and Reflection Quiet reflection is central to life at Olney. We gather daily for “Collection,” a brief period of quiet contemplation that bookends our day. On Wednesdays and Sundays we hold longer worship times, providing space for deeper reflection, sharing, and occasional special programs or discussions. In these gathering, students and faculty have the opportunity to: Commune with the Spirit Center themselves through meditation Speak out of the silence Reflect on important thoughts and feelings Simply enjoy comfortable, trusting silence Sometimes we meet in smaller Friendly Orientation Groups (FOGs) to consider queries about family, memories, holidays, or to reflect on brief writings. Our Quaker-Inspired Approach Holistic EducationBeyond academic rigor, we encourage students to explore questions of conscience, embrace simplicity, and lead healthy, substance-free lives. Community FocusStudents are asked to consider how their actions contribute to peace, acknowledge spiritual equality, and maintain integrity. Do our actions contribute to peace?Are we acknowledging our spiritual equality with one another?Are we thinking of the community and not just of ourselves?Do our actions have true integrity?Do they reflect our goal of living simply? InclusivityAbout one-third of our students and half of our faculty are Quaker, but we welcome and respect all beliefs. Continuous ReflectionWe encourage students to think deeply about their role in the community and the world through daily practices and regular queries. Ready to write the next chapter of your story at Olney?Let’s begin this journey together! Apply Now!
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Welcome TO OLNEY FRIENDS SCHOOL! An Independent Day and Boarding School in Barnesville, Ohio Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders Through a Transdisciplinary Curriculum Apply Now Watch Video Grades 9-12 College preparatory education 3:1 student-teacher ratio 100% College acceptance rate Organic 350-acre campus Where College Preparation Meets Global Readiness in a Supportive Learning Environment We blend rigorous academics with Quaker values in a nurturing environment where students from all over the world thrive! Since 1837, Olney has pioneered a progressive educational model that adapts to each student’s unique needs. Our flexible, project-based curriculum blends mastery learning with intellectual exploration, preparing diverse learners for college success and lifelong curiosity. Inquire An International Learning Community Olney’s diverse student body of 40-60 learners represents many U.S. states and over a dozen countries worldwide, creating a truly global learning community. Discover how our inclusive, close-knit community and boarding school living fosters understanding and prepares students for an interconnected world. Learn More About Student Life An International Learning Community Olney’s diverse student body of 40-60 learners represents many U.S. states and over a dozen countries worldwide, creating a truly global learning community. Discover how our inclusive, close-knit community and boarding school living fosters understanding and prepares students for an interconnected world. Learn More About Student Life News and Events 01 02 03 Quaker Values in Action Peace Simplicity Integrity Our educational philosophy is rooted in values we call SPICES Community Stewardship Equality Quaker Values in Action Simplicity Peace Integrity Our educational philosophy is rooted in values we call SPICES Community Equality Stewardship Watch these values come to life… Global Citizenship We engage actively in our community and world, promoting equality, fairness, and sustainability. Environmental Stewardship We actively practice and teach sustainable living and caring for our land and planet in all our daily choices. Integrity We cultivate honesty and personal responsibility in our thoughts and actions. Empathy We embrace diversity and foster compassion, striving to understand and respect all individuals. Reflection We value quiet introspection, finding inner strength and clarity to face life’s challenges. Explore Our Quaker Heritage Testimonials ‘I really enjoyed my time at Olney Friends School. It gave me a sense of independence but also had good teachers watching over me. The dorm life was fun. I liked the various events in campus. I liked the country location and enjoyed hiking and biking. The current farm with goats and chickens is amazing.’ Olney Friends Alumni ‘Great School, I am so happy that both my children attended. Olney exposed them to International Cultures, Sustainability, and gave them a sense of Community, self confidence, and an Education they will use all their lives.’ Melody, Olney Parent ‘As a parent, I felt I couldn’t have left my daughter in better hands. She finished her “growing up: years in an environment that taught her values as well as giving her a solid education.’ Olney Parent ‘I went to Olney, and I sent my son to Olney. It was intellectually challenging, and the values of the Society of Friends are some of the most important spiritual values I ever learned.’ Olney Student and Parent ‘As a parent, I felt I couldn’t have left my daughter in better hands. She finished her “growing up: years in an environment that taught her values as well as giving her a solid education.’ Olney Parent “It always amazes me the way the teachers and staff made such a wonderful learning environment. I can honestly say that you gave me tools that I have never stopped using – including but not limited to compassion, empathy, patience, creative and critical thinking, and an understanding of the written and spoken word. Now more than ever, places like Olney must be protected and encouraged to grow.” Olney Friends Alumni ‘I really enjoyed my time at Olney Friends School. It gave me a sense of independence but also had good teachers watching over me. The dorm life was fun. I liked the various events in campus. I liked the country location and enjoyed hiking and biking. The current farm with goats and chickens is amazing.’ Olney Friends Alumni ‘Great School, I am so happy that both my children attended. Olney exposed them to International Cultures, Sustainability, and gave them a sense of Community, self confidence, and an Education they will use all their lives.’ Melody, Olney Parent ‘As a parent, I felt I couldn’t have left my daughter in better hands. She finished her “growing up: years in an environment that taught her values as well as giving her a solid education.’ Olney Parent ‘I went to Olney, and I sent my son to Olney. It was intellectually challenging, and the values of the Society of Friends are some of the most important spiritual values I ever learned.’ Olney Student and Parent ‘As a parent, I felt I couldn’t have left my daughter in better hands. She finished her “growing up: years in an environment that taught her values as well as giving her a solid education.’ Olney Parent “It always amazes me the way the teachers and staff made such a wonderful learning environment. I can honestly say that you gave me tools that I have never stopped using – including but not limited to compassion, empathy, patience, creative and critical thinking, and an understanding of the written and spoken word. Now more than ever, places like Olney must be protected and encouraged to grow.” Olney Friends Alumni Schedule a Tour