As I embark on my eighth year, I am ever struck by how much I enjoy what I do at Epiphany School! What an amazing place this is, built on 67 years of care, hard work, leadership foresight, and community-wide generosity. I am both proud and grateful to everyone who has helped our school continue to be so successful.
The 2023-24 school year was a remarkable period of growth, learning, and community-building. I am thrilled to share a few of our collective accomplishments and the exciting developments we anticipate in the coming year.
I am delighted to announce that Epiphany School was reaccredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), the culmination of two years of self-study work by our entire faculty and staff. This significant milestone highlighted the many strengths of our school, reaffirmed our commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement, and provided a clear and actionable path for ongoing advancement. It also offered strong confirmation that Epiphany School continues to deliver on its mission and values while adapting to the evolving needs of our students and community. The accreditation report includes specific commendations and recommendations,
both of which will seamlessly integrate into the development of our next strategic plan over the coming months.
Continuing this look ahead, I am excited to provide an update on the school’s campus master planning progress. As you know, great schools consistently evolve their program to deliver the best possible experience for their students and families. Similarly, a school’s campus must change over time to keep pace with its strategic direction and ensure its future is secure. To that end, our Campus Master Plan, which the Board of Trustees formally approved in fall 2023, embraces a vision for a future campus that facilitates joyful learning and play, integrates learning subjects, and brings the quality of our physical spaces in better alignment with the high caliber of the educational experience we offer.
I feel confident that we will continue to preserve the traits and beloved traditions that have
defined our school for nearly seven decades— while greatly improving our campus facilities.
We are steadily progressing toward these goals as we head into the next phase of the project:
design development. In this phase, we will work closely with our architects at Mithun and project
managers at Pine Street Group to further refine the design of the interior and exterior of the new
spaces, including entirely revamped outdoor play areas.
Essential to our master plan and timeline is a successful capital campaign. We continue to
develop detailed plans for funding, financing, and neighborhood stewardship. We will continue to
keep you informed as this journey progresses.
As we prepare for our 66th school year, we are excited to welcome 52 new students and 49 new
families to the Epiphany School community. Their fresh perspectives and energy will undoubtedly
enrich our vibrant school environment. I also look forward to sharing—with them and with
you—the unique spirit of Epiphany School, where a connected community, deep relationships, and
joyful learning are visible every day.
And, if you haven’t visited campus recently, I warmly invite you to do so. There is nothing quite
like experiencing the Epiphany School magic firsthand.
Here’s to another wonderful school year!
Jenn Elkin
Head of School
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