Peconic Community School

The PCS experience has been an incredible and joyous one for our family. Our child has attended the school for 6 years and every year, every exchange and every encounter has been one of mutual respect and understanding between and amongst the teachers, the administration and the families. Communication is key and we have consistently felt heard and acknowledged whenever we've asked questions or expressed concerns. We are eternally grateful that PCS exists and our child is receiving an exceptional education in such a warm and supportive environment.

The staff at PCS IS incredibly cold and unwelcoming and it is clear this starts at the top. The two founders of the school completely lack warmth or compassion. It`s hard to even imagine why they would want to work with children. They are totally unable to take ownership of anything negative that transpires on their end. They are non-receptive to any kind of feedback unless it`s praise and express contempt when asked questions. Their elitist self-righteous energy is disturbing and without a doubt toxic for any family.

PCS is a wonderful school with an amazing staff and community. Our family had moved two times before we relocated to the North Fork, and we were nervous about our third grader having to start over again, and in the middle of a pandemic no less. PCS not only had in-person learning the entire 2020/21 school year (safely), but they created a fertile learning environment that allowed our son and the other students in the class to thrive both educationally and socially. I know that PCS is a wonderful school in normal times, but these aren't normal times, so being a school that can be flexible in their learning plans, that can have outdoor learning to keep the school open if necessary, that is able to have small size classes were all an added bonus. The teachers and administration are all amazing, accessible, and kind. The students in the school are active citizens, creative thinkers, and generous humans. The curriculum covers the necessary bases, but then also goes beyond to engage the class' imagination in the world around them. Our son thrived at PCS and we couldn't recommend it more highly.

PCS's philosophy, size, place-based approach, high caliber of teachers and administrators, and commitment to raising good people make it a dream school. We've absolutely loved our experience! The community is really welcoming and friendly. The teachers shape the curriculum to meet the children where they are, to serve their interests while making sure core information is covered. Our kids are excited to go to school each day! We are very happy with our decision to enroll.

Peconic Community School (PCS) is everything one could ask for in a school. This is an organization that takes the concept of "community" to heart and provides a phenomenal, holistic and thoughtful approach to educating the whole child. Our child has excelled academically and socially in the 4 years since we started and we could not be more thrilled with this school. The educators, staff and administrators display a level of commitment and passion that is unsurpassed. We highly recommend PCS.

My sons have attended PCS since 2015, and it is—without a doubt—the best decision we could have made. My spouse and I are both professors (English and science), and we value our sons' education deeply. But here's the thing: What we love about PCS is not only the robust, hands-on, immersive academic learning experiences but also the way PCS teaches critical social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. Our children's minds are growing, and their hearts are growing. They are learning to use their intelligence to do good things for others. We believe that education should transform lives and transform communities, and we have seen in a myriad of ways, large and small, that PCS fully believes this too. I love this school so much, I've long been an active member of the Family Association and diversity & social justice committee at PCS. I cannot do enough to support this independent, progressive, engaging learning environment. Highly recommend!

Peconic Community School walks the walk. Their leadership and their staff are dedicated to providing all students with an inspired, relevant, rigorous, hands-on learning experience at every stage. The curriculum is creative and immersive, with essential academic skills taught and reinforced through inquiry-based experiences of real interest. Attention is given to the well-being of each child and space is given to each child so that he or she can grow in ways that builds lasting confidence as well as scholastic and socio-emotional competence. Art and science are integrated authentically throughout each study. Our son, who has attended PCS for six years, is the first to say that he loves his school. The leadership and faculty are serious about their educational mission, while holding fast to the fact that joyfulness matters greatly in a learner's journey.