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The Village School is a registered 501c3 nonprofit offering early preschool and preschool education for children ages 2-5 years. We are located in the town of Walpole and have been an active part of the community since our incorporation in 1974. In any given year, we serve an average of 25 students from Walpole but also from neighboring towns including Westmoreland, Alstead, and Charlestown. We work closely with the community, parents, teachers and board of directors to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children to learn and socialize, guiding them to make kind, respectful choices in their school community. Walpole Village School has been awarded a step in the Granite Steps of Quality by NH DHHS. This is a voluntary quality recognition system.

Mission

​The mission of the Walpole Village School is to provide a nurturing environment that promotes social and emotional development along with school readiness that motivates and challenges all students to be independent thinkers through play-based learning. We strive to provide quality education and supports to enhance the lives of young children, their families, and the community.

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Our Staff
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Jody Metcalf, Director.  Jody has been working at Walpole Village School since 2014.  She lives in Charlestown with her husband and two children.

Melissa Jeffery, Lead Teacher.  Melissa has been working at Walpole Village School since 2011.  Melissa lives in Keene with her husband and two children. 

Carolyn Edson, Lead Teacher. Carolyn joined the Walpole Village School team as an employee in 2022.  However she is a former parent and board member.  Carolyn reside in Walpole with her husband and two children. 

Madison Morancy, Assistant Teacher. Madison resides with her family in Westminster NH. This is her first year working at Walpole Village School.

Jody Elsesser, Substitute Teacher.  Jody has been working at Walpole Village School since 2006.  She started as a volunteer when her daughters attended WVS and has remained a part of the school ever since.  Jody lives with her husband and two children in Alstead. ​

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The Walpole Foundation and the Walpole Village School are partnering to create a new, energy-efficient facility that will serve Walpole families for generations to come.
The project includes construction of a 5,205-square-foot building at 75 Westminster Street — providing a modern new home for the Walpole Village School, a nonprofit preschool serving children ages 2–5. The new facility will allow the school to expand its programming and serve more local families. In addition to classroom space, the building will feature a Community Room available for public use outside of school hours — creating a welcoming gathering space for the entire community.
To bring this vision to life, the Foundation has launched a $500,000 Capital Campaign. Thanks to early contributions, the campaign is already underway — and your support is critical to help us cross the finish line.
Donate today and be part of building a brighter future for Walpole's children and families!
Learn More and Donate Now

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