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  • Origin

    Valley School was founded in 1946 by General R.K. and Constance Prosser Mellon.

  • Location

    Valley School is in Rector, Pennsylvania, next to Linn Run State Park, and just six miles from downtown Ligonier.

  • Hours

    Our school day begins at 8:10 AM for all grades (k to 8) and concludes at 2:45 PM for students in grades k to 3, and at 4:00 PM for students in grades 4 to 8.

  • Transportation

    Busing is available from Ligonier, Latrobe, Derry, Greensburg, Mount Pleasant, Somerset, Jennerstown, and Johnstown.

  • Holistic Education

    Our whole-child approach to education emphasizes students’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development.

  • Curriculum

    Our well-rounded curriculum includes math, English/language arts, social studies, hands-on science, Spanish, art, music, technology, library, and sports–all beginning in kindergarten.

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  • Focus on Community

    We build community through weekly gatherings like Chapel and Parliament, with programs like Advisory and Bigs & Littles, and via community service opportunities throughout Ligonier and surrounding areas.

  • Accreditation

    Valley School is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS).

  • Facilities

    School facilities include newly renovated science and technology classrooms, garden, outdoor classrooms, playground, athletic fields, performance stage, library, and a gymnasium.

  • School Colors

    Green and gold!

  • Mascot

    Valiant the Owl. HOOT! HOOT!

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ONE Mission

In an environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.

  • 100%

    of students participate in athletics and fine arts

  • 30

    Minimum minutes of outdoor recess daily for all grade levels 

  • 15

    Fine Arts elective class options for Upper School students

  • 400

    acres of pristine woodlands

  • 204

    students enrolled from 5 counties and 22 zip codes

  • 100%

    of faculty participate in professional development each year

  • 1:1

    iPad program for 1-8 grades

  • 8,500+

    Over 8,500 miles traveled during field trips in the 2022-2023 school year

  • 50%+

    Over half of enrolled families participating in Tuition Within Reach

  • 8-10

    fresh vegetables served daily on the salad bar

  • 75

    trout raised and released into Linn Run annually

  • 75+

    years as a pioneer in education

  • 1,310

    alumni and counting!
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Valley School of Ligonier

Address: 153 Lupine Lane, Rector PA 15677
Mail: PO Box 616 Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: (724) 238-6652  Fax: (724) 238-6838
In an environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.
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