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Little River Community School serves 24 students in grades K-12, in a three-room schoolhouse, in Canton, NY. At Little River, we have a fundamental trust in children and their inherent motivation to learn about their world.
Our approach nurtures self-motivation and is characterized by the following:
- Multi-age groups
- 6:1 student teacher ratio
- Commitment to nonviolence and nondiscrimination
- Cooperation
- Community involvement
- Appreciation of our natural and physical world
- Hands-on activites
Call us at (315) 379-9474 or write us at steve@littleriverschool.org for more information.
Upcoming Events
Open House - Little River is hosting an open house on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing the High School program, the philosophy of the school, the value of an alternative school education and taking enrollment for students in grades K-12. Light snacks and childcare will be provided.
Raffle - We are selling Raffle Tickets now until the Sustainable Energy Fair at SUNY/Canton on May 26. The proceeds from the raffle help to fund our tuition aid program. To buy a $5 ticket you can call the school, or stop by the Little River table at the Sustainable Energy Fair.
Little River is located 5 miles south of Canton on the Canton-Russell Road, 1227 County Route 25.
Kids listen to people who listen to them.
