The Woodhall School

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The Woodhall School
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The Woodhall School
58 Harrison Lane

,
Connecticut
06751

United States
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TypePrivate, day and boarding, college-prep
MottoSoli Ipsi Adesse
"Be present to the student alone himself"
Established1983(42 years ago) (1983)
CEEB code 070028
NCES School ID 02159308 [1]
Head of schoolMatthew C. Woodhall
Faculty16
Grades9-12
GenderBoys
Enrollment42 (maximum)
Student to teacher ratio3:1
Campus size38 acres
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Maroon, gold, white
   
Team nameThe Phoenix
Website woodhallschool.org

The Woodhall School, located in Bethlehem, Connecticut, United States, is a small, independent boys' boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The school's individualized approach to teaching is intended for the unconventional learner, and utilizes multi-modal strategies to support learning. It was founded in 1983 by Sally Campbell Woodhall [2] and Jonathan A. Woodhall, former Headmaster at the Oxford Academy. Sally Campbell Woodhall served in this role from 1983 to 2007; Matthew C. Woodhall became the second Head of School in 2008. [3] [4]

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Campus and facilities

The campus is located on a 38-acre campus in Bethlehem, Connecticut. The school enrolls a maximum of 42 students per school year, with sixteen full-time teachers. [1] The majority of the faculty live on campus.

All students must complete 35 hours of service each school year, including theme-directed "Community Days". [5]

Activities

Woodhall's mascot is the Phoenix and the school colors are maroon, gold, and white. Soccer, cross-country, basketball, lacrosse, wrestling, [6] outdoor challenge, and drama are the sports and intramural activities offered. Woodhall is part of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), Western Division, District 4.

The drama program is considered part of the athletics and activities program. The Woodhall Players participate in The Seven Angels Theatre Halo Awards, [7] a regional secondary school drama competition. [8]

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