Fast Facts

Students:

Our students live within a 20-mile radius of Pawling, N.Y.

Living Values Program:

Our Living Values Program is integrated into our environment, curriculum, and entire school programming. The integration of this program into all areas of school life provides a safe and respectful atmosphere for optimal learning, and personal development, enhancing a deeper experience and understanding of 12 universal values: Peace, Respect, Responsibility, Unity, Happiness, Freedom, Tolerance, Love, Cooperation, Simplicity, Humility, and Honesty.

Graduates:

After graduating from MDS, our students progress to high schools that include: Canterbury, The Gunnery, Harvey School, Hotchkiss, The Masters School, Immaculate High School, John F. Kennedy, Kent School, Millbrook School, Oakwood Friends, Our Lady of Lourdes, The Putney School, South Kent School, Wooster School, Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie Day School, Westover, The Gunnery, and Trinity-Pawling. Our first graduating class has recently graduated from high school and hae earned acceptance to the following post-secondary institutions: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Loyola College (MD), Northeastern University, Saint Joseph University (PA), SUNY Cobleskill, and Western Connecticut State University

Special Area Classes:

Computer/Technology, Drama, Health, Music, Physical Education, Public Speaking and Debate, Foreign Languages (Spanish and French).

Clubs:

Chess/Checkers, Band, Select Chorus, Book Club, Knitting, Peer Advisory, Reading Buddies, Snack Stand, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Gardening, Art, Spirit Squad, Rock Ensamble, Yearbook, Run for Fun, and Small Group Instrument.