Caminata 2016

Caminata 2016

Our annual “Caminata” (walkathon) returned to an old favorite this year – 11km up to the San Gerardo overlook, with views of Arenal volcano and lake.  Evidently this was a popular decision, as we enjoyed an increase in participation and sponsorships. Student...
Musical Theater Summer Camp in Costa Rica!

Musical Theater Summer Camp in Costa Rica!

Looking for a summer camp in Costa Rica that is fun, cultural, musical, sunny, lets you practice or learn Spanish/English, and throws in the occasional beach or volcano?  Look no further than Monteverde! For the full month of July (in fact, starting June 17 for local...
Parents to School Day

Parents to School Day

How many parents bring their children to school every day, trusting in the teachers but not really knowing what goes on in this crazy wonderful world of education?  Last week was our annual Parents-to-School day, to let them in on the not-so-well-held secret: school...
Haverford Friends School Visits Monteverde

Haverford Friends School Visits Monteverde

Grade 5&6 students from the Friends School of Haverford (PA) made their annual pilgrimage to Costa Rica, once again joining up with MFS students to visit the public school in San Luis.  Small groups were formed with children from all 3 schools, often with our...
Willie Nelson performs in Costa Rica!

Willie Nelson performs in Costa Rica!

Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias graced the stage at Monteverde Friends School last Saturday.  But as lovely as their rendition of “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before” might have been, the old crooners were clearly upstaged by the variety of talent...
Christmas Assembly

Christmas Assembly

What a beautiful, blessed end to the first semester!  The annual Christmas Assembly was graced by song, dance, skit and laughter from every class, plus a bonus version of Twist and Shout from the teachers and staff.  We also gave graduation certificates to last...