Free Union Country School

In 1984 a group of parents gathered around a kitchen table in Free Union and decided to start a school…
Their goal was a lofty one: to create a community-based elementary school that provided the highest quality of education through small classes, outstanding teachers, and sound and tested programs. Although the school began as a parent-run, parent-built chinked log schoolhouse in the heart of rural Free Union, for many years now it has had a professional head and teaching staff. And as its founders intended, parents are still an active part of the school community.

More than a quarter century later, Free Union Country School remains committed to providing a respectful learning environment where motivated students are challenged to become imaginative, critical thinkers and compassionate members of society. Rooted in American progressive education tradition and current research on how children learn best, the classroom approaches are interactive, collaborative, and inclusive of social development. Parents enjoy the school community and the active partnership in their child’s education.

Today, Free Union Country School looks forward to growing stronger in its educational program. Enrollment is nearing capacity and programs continue to expand. Planning for the long-term viability of the School has become more important than ever.