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At the start of each day, our students and faculty join together in the Sanford House Study Hall for Morning Meeting when our School community connects and sets the tone for the day ahead. This daily ritual preserves the deep sense of camaraderie and School spirit that our founder, Lillias Rumsey Sanford, first envisioned over 100 years ago. At Rumsey, you will find a School balanced by its long-standing traditions and innovation. The spirit of the School is rooted in its family atmosphere, nurturing home away from home. Rumsey’s unique culture is anchored by the important life values of Honesty, Kindness, and Respect. We strive to provide the necessary structure, support, and guidance to our students while challenging and preparing them for secondary School by embracing a whole child approach toward education. Our dedicated faculty have also made Rumsey their home. They have a passion for working with children, encouraging students to take risks, discover new talents, and become contributing members of our community. By fostering confidence and self-esteem in each child, students learn to become self-advocates and independent thinkers. Students understand that their effort, more than their achievement, is the key to success. Doing one’s best is more than an objective at Rumsey—it becomes a habit for life. Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success. It is dedicated to helping each child develop toward their full stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family, and a contributing member of a community. Doing one’s best becomes more than an objective at Rumsey — it becomes a habit for life. Effort does not start and end with the student. It is a shared responsibility between the student and each faculty member. The result is an environment where everyone shares in the achievement of success. Students on the Effort and Dean’s Lists earn privileges that reinforce the idea that greater independence and autonomy are the rewards for diligent effort. Recognition for effort builds respect for self-discipline and personal responsibility. This emphasis on effort becomes an integral part of the student’s everyday life. Effort Is the Key to Success Effort Controls Your Destiny. The close relationships between faculty and students are the core of the family atmosphere. Students build critical relationships grounded in trust and know they can be themselves without the need for pretense. Our nurturing environment includes family-style meals and daily interactions with adults who care. At Rumsey Hall, formative experiences are strengthened by familial relationships. Everyone comes together under one roof. Sustained by traditions, the strong culture and spirit of the School are rooted in the family atmosphere. In our school community, we know each other by name and appreciate every person’s talents and qualities. Our sense of community is anchored by shared values of honesty, kindness, and respect. Inspiring and guiding students to become valuable, contributing members of the community through involvement in all aspects of life on campus are critical elements of Rumsey’s whole-child education. Our students enjoy unique opportunities, a satisfying sense of community, and independence and guidance as they strive for personal growth. View full school