Experiential Learning
Academics
Academics at The Leelanau School go beyond hands on. We engage all your senses in learning to include kinesthetic, visual, and verbal learning. Through our methods, students are immersed in the learning experience. When you go out to collect data from the Crystal River for Biology class, you will not only be asked to note what the instrumental readings are, but also what you observe through sight, sound and smell.
Music, Visual Arts & Theater
Photography and Darkroom
Ceramics
Improv
Singing and Songwriting
Applied Design
Musical Theater
βMighty Snappyβ Band
You donβt have to come with a talent, we will help you discover and develop your talents.
Health & Wellness
The Leelanau School feels that students need to develop healthy lifestyles for their lifetimes. Our overall wellness program is designed around this premise by providing activities and guidance.
You wonβt find fatty, fried foods in our cafeteria line.
A few words of thanks to our own Bruce on National Bruce Day! "The Leelanau School provided Eliot '18 something that he really needed, classes where he could express himself in new ways and develop self-confidence. Bruce Hood was a huge influence on my son Eliot. Eliot had done a small amount of ceramics at his previous school, but doing it with Bruce at Leelanau School was a real turning point. With Bruceβs quiet encouragement, ceramics became something Eliot wanted to do, and could see himself doing for the rest of his life. Bruce arranged for a set of pieces Eliot made to be displayed at a gallery along with other studentsβ work, and nothing like that had ever happened to Eliot before. He was successful, and was making things other people admired! With Bruceβs help, by the time Eliot started at Albion College as a studio art major, he had assembled a ceramics portfolio and fit right in with fellow artists there. Eliot has kept in touch with Bruce, returning to Glen Arbor most recently after graduating from Albion in 2022 with a B.A. in Ceramics. He is looking forward to telling Bruce about his latest achievement, being selected as one of the American artists participating in the 2024 United States-Korea Invitational Ceramic Exhibition under the aegis of Seoul Cyber University in Seoul, South Korea. Thanks and Happy Retirement, Bruce!" - Armen Vartian | Leelanau Board of Trustees #nationalbruceday #thehoodsareretiring #marvelousmentors #thepeopleofleelanau #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful!
We were fortunate to kick off our week by learning about Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month from one of our students who shared the historical background of the month, her experience as a Vietnamese American, and taught us how to play BαΊ§u cua cΓ‘ cα»p.
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What a joy to welcome The Pathfinder School's kindergarten class to our campus last Friday! From being their audience while they rehearsed their special spring performance on our big stage to playing together on the beach, these little ones filled our campus with energy and fun. Leelanau's students loved every moment too.
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Yes, that is Leelanau School faculty member Joe Blondia judging this cool contest! ... See MoreSee Less
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Fabulous
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Leelanau had an impromptu mini-reunion at Tuesday's NW Michigan Arts & Culture Summit at Interlochen. Shown left to right are Leelanau's Director of Alumni and Development, Kate Olson, former Director of Development Julie Povolo (City Opera House), and former Director of Marketing and alumna Kristie Shepard McCaw '99 (Glen Arbor Arts Center). #artmatters #cultureandnature #thecreativecoast #thepeopleofleelanau #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Loved seeing you wonderful women!!
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"After coming to Leelanau, I have felt more like myself in terms of having freedom in how I choose to work and the topics I can research or learn about. I feel like Leelanau has helped me step out of my comfort zone by exploring new ideas, new places, and just having new experiences. Leelanau has also helped me understand what a tennis student-athlete looks like in terms of juggling practice, having a vigorous work ethic, and competing. Iβll be playing tennis at Alma next year, so all of this preparation will be very helpful." - David Best, Class of 2024
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Best you are the best! So glad you found the special place that Leelanau School isπ
Congratulations David! I’m an Alma alum too…#goscots πͺπ»
Alma bound! Congrats to David!
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On Tuesday, Mighty Snappy hit the road for their annual Spring tour. This is always a big day for the band, with an insider's look at what it is like to be a traveling musician. Despite rainy weather, they performed at the Greenspire School, Pathfinder, and the Hood's Telford Farm Barn. Thanks for being the ultimate teacher, roadie, and fan, Mrs. Hood! #mightysnappy #ontheroadagain #musicmakers #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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They performed a terrific concert for us in the barn at Telford Farm. They all worked so hard getting everything set up, which they then rearranged when the rain started. I love seeing young people take on challenges and work their way through them in style!
Tremendous
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Ready to reach new heights? At The Leelanau School, we help our students develop the strategies and push themselves appropriately to excel. To learn more contact our Dean of Admission, Kate, at 231-334-5826 or email kcaliri@leelanau.org.
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"The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see." We are blessed with the best teachers at The Leelanau School! #nationalteachersday #marvelousmentors #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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The classroom teachers at Leelanau truly are the best as well as Jarvis!
The best people ever!!!!
The best!