A Project-Based

Private School

Pre-K4 – Grade 12

Imagine

A school where students thrive

emotionally, socially, and academically.

At The Mandala School, Earth Day isn't just one day—it's part of who we are. Through hands-on projects like campus care, animal habitat maintenance, and nature-inspired art, our students learn that protecting the Earth and practicing stewardship is a daily commitment—and a joyful responsibility.

Child smiling with a handmade crown made of sticks, pinecones, and stones.
Children and a woman wearing handmade paper crown hats with branches and twigs, standing outdoors in front of a dark wooden building with a window, some children making peace signs and one child making a heart shape with hands.
Three young boys outdoors in a wooded area with logs and a wheelbarrow filled with rocks, smiling and posing for the photo.
Children raking leaves and collecting sticks in a wooded area with stacked logs and a cabin in the background.
Close-up of a young girl in a pink dress looking down, with a small green caterpillar on her dress.
A person with dreadlocks painting a tall wooden stick with red and yellow paint.
Person sitting on a wooden surface, holding a stick tied with twine, wearing a colorful graphic T-shirt and dark pants.
A smiling woman holding a handmade mobile made of natural materials, including pinecones, sticks, and dried flowers, outdoors on a wooden deck with trees and a house in the background.
Girl with glasses holding a decorated stick with a pine cone and red and white paint, outdoors with other children in the background.

A New Chapter

Bowie, Maryland

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Summer in the Valley text in alternating thick and thin yellow letters

6 Weeks of Fun!
Summer in the Valley offers a unique blend of hands-on STEAM and mindfulness, all grounded in a deep appreciation for nature.

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At our school, we take a holistic approach to learning. Our environment allows students to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. We believe that these three areas of development are interconnected and that each is essential to a student's overall success and well-being. We aim to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes emotional intelligence, social responsibility, and academic excellence. Through our curriculum and personalized support, we aim to help each student reach their full potential and become confident, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in all areas of life.

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Link to interview with Antoinette Murray, Head of School - 'A New Approach to Education' - Howard University Radio WHUR 96.3

WHUR’s Bobby Gailes interviews Antoinette Murray, Head of School.