We can't wait to welcome you to Laurel School! Join us for our Grades 6-12 Open House at the Lyman Campus, where you'll have the wonderful opportunity to connect with our current students and engaging faculty. You'll also hear a special presentation from our new Head of School Christina Breen and discover more about our exciting curriculum, unique special programming, the admissions process, and Variable Tuition.
Discover how Laurel School empowers girls to lead by helping them to think boldly, explore deeply, and grow with confidence. During this special preview event, prospective parents will experience our dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum, small class sizes, and the innovative faculty who bring learning to life in these early Primary School years.
You’ll also learn how Laurel’s nationally recognized Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) shapes our approach, translating the latest research into everyday practices that help girls thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Come see what makes Laurel a place where girls truly flourish!
Discover how Laurel School’s Early Childhood School nurtures creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning in young children ages 18 months to 5 years. Through our play-based, cognitively rich curriculum, we help every child grow with confidence and joy.
Prospective parents will learn how Laurel creates an environment where children thrive — guided by caring teachers, thoughtfully designed classrooms, and research-backed practices that honor each child’s unique path of development.
Come see what makes Laurel’s Early Childhood School such a special place to begin your child’s educational journey!
Join us for an open house at Laurel School’s beautiful 150-acre Butler Campus in Novelty, Ohio — an inspiring learning environment used by every Laurel student. Explore our unique place-based curriculum for Grades 3-5 and our Outdoor Prekindergarten, and connect with members of the Laurel community.
Tour our exceptional facilities, including the 16,000-square-foot Alice Lehmann Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness, and learn more about our dynamic curriculum, special programs, and admissions process. Plus, get a preview of the Ruhlman Family Center — opening January 2026 — which will feature flexible lab and classroom spaces, small-group teaching rooms, and a large multipurpose dining room.
Come see how Laurel’s Butler Campus sparks curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning!
Laurel is deeply committed to cultivating a diverse school community that champions equity, and belonging.
We invite African American/Black parents/guardians and their students to an open dialogue. You'll have the chance to connect with our Director of Community Belonging, as well as current students and faculty of color. This conversation will focus on Laurel's steadfast commitment to creating a community of belonging and how we foster an environment where every student thrives.
We invite current and prospective Eighth Grade students and their parents to an enlightening evening designed to showcase the distinctive experience of Laurel's Upper School. You'll hear directly from Laurel’s Upper School leadership team, dedicated faculty, and current Upper School students, offering authentic insights into daily life and academic pursuits in our Upper School. This is a wonderful opportunity to get answers to all your questions about course options, athletics, arts, college guidance, internships, service learning, and student-led research, demonstrating firsthand what truly sets Laurel’s Upper School apart.
We invite you to take a Look@Laurel and discover a school designed to inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems. Through our Middle School interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes, taught by our innovative faculty, she'll gain the skills to excel and lead. Prospective parents will learn how we put cutting-edge research from Laurel’s Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) into action, creating an environment where girls truly thrive. Meanwhile, students will experience this firsthand as they visit our Middle School classes.
We invite you to take a Look@Laurel and discover a school designed to inspire your daughter to think creatively,solve problems and become a leader. Through our interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes, taught by our dynamic faculty, she'll gain the skills to excel. Prospective parents will learn how we put cutting-edge research from Laurel’s Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) into action, creating an environment where girls truly thrive. Meanwhile, students will experience this firsthand as they visit our Upper School classes.
Children applying to our Early Learners, Preschool, and Prekindergarten programs are invited—along with their parents—to attend Gator Day, a required step in the admission process. During this engaging, play-based morning, applicants will interact with our Early Childhood teachers and future classmates in a warm, nurturing environment designed to gently assess school readiness.
While the children play and explore, parents will join Laurel administrators for an informative session to learn more about our philosophy, curriculum, and what sets Laurel’s Early Childhood program apart.
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and share the joy of learning at Laurel!
Families choose our Early Childhood program because it fosters a child’s sense of wonder, encourages curiosity and inspires a desire to learn. Spend your Saturday morning with us to understand the benefits of a Laurel education for your young daughter or son. Our dedicated teachers look forward to engaging with your child in classroom activities and answering your questions about our child-centered environment.
Children applying to our Early Learners, Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten programs are invited—along with their parents—to attend Gator Day, a required step in the admission process. During this engaging, play-based morning, Early Childhood applicants will interact with our teachers and future classmates in a warm, nurturing environment designed to gently assess school readiness. Students applying for Kindergarten spend time in a Kindergarten classroom and sit for an individual Kindergarten-readiness assessment.
While the children play and explore, parents will join Laurel administrators for an informative session to learn more about our philosophy, curriculum, and what sets Laurel’s program apart.
Discover how Laurel School’s stunning 150-acre Butler Campus in Novelty inspires girls to think boldly, collaborate deeply, and solve real-world problems. Explore our interdisciplinary, place-based curriculum for Grades 3-5, brought to life in small classes by innovative and dedicated faculty.
Prospective parents will also learn how we translate the latest research from Laurel’s nationally recognized Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) into daily practices that help girls grow in confidence, curiosity, and resilience.
Come see firsthand why Laurel’s Butler Campus is such a powerful place for girls to learn and thrive!
Whether you’re exploring a new school for fall of 2026 or planning ahead for next school year, we invite you to discover how Laurel School challenges and supports every girl (and young boy) through research-informed teaching and a vibrant learning community.
Families will tour our campus, meet inspiring faculty and students, and learn about our rich interdisciplinary curriculum and dynamic co-curricular programs that help students grow with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.
Come see what makes Laurel a place where girls (and small boys) truly thrive!
Discover how Laurel School’s stunning 150-acre Butler Campus in Novelty inspires girls to think boldly, collaborate deeply, and solve real-world problems. Explore our interdisciplinary, place-based curriculum for Grades 3-5, brought to life in small classes by innovative and dedicated faculty.
Prospective parents will also learn how we translate the latest research from Laurel’s nationally recognized Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) into daily practices that help girls grow in confidence, curiosity, and resilience.
Come see firsthand why Laurel’s Butler Campus is such a powerful place for girls to learn and thrive!