Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation


The Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation campaign will build transformative new spaces for a new era of MVS. Click below to learn about the campaign and get involved. 
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Questions? Contact Heather Leppla, Director of Advancement, at heather.leppla@mvschool.com or (937) 367-7011.

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To inquire about naming rights opportunities, please contact Heather Leppla, Director of Advancement, at heather.leppla@mvschool.com or (937) 367-7011.
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You may also support the campaign through the school's charitable checking account with The Dayton Foundation, called The Miami Valley School Fund #9103.
 
Please note The Miami Valley School Fund #9103 is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation, and the school processes all gifts and donations through The Dayton Foundation website. Kindly click the "donate via the Dayton Foundation" button below and you will be redirected to the foundation's website where you will be able to contribute to this fund. Thank you for your support! 
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Hear From The Experts

  • Dr. Shobhan Vachhrajani Dr. Shobhan Vachhrajani
    Shobhan Vachhrajani, MD, PhD, FRCSC is a pediatric neurosurgeon and clinical epidemiologist at Dayton Children's Hospital, where he also serves as the director of surgical research. Dr. Vachhrajani is also an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. Click to hear Dr. Vachhrajani discuss how the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation made-from-scratch kitchen and dining hall will transform student nutrition and fuel growing minds!

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  • Dr. Ken Williford '94 Dr. Ken Williford '94
    Dr. Ken Williford '94, MVS Distinguished Alumnus, served as Deputy Project Scientist on NASA's Mars 2020 mission, part of a long career in science that includes time at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Blue Marble Space Institute, and Caltech. In addition to his scientific research, Dr. Williford is also a former high school teacher, making him uniquely qualified as an professional researcher and educator to discuss the benefits of the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation STEM lab spaces.

  • Lindsey Roeth Lindsey Roeth
    Lindsey Roeth, MVS Director of College Counseling, helps guide upper school students in finding their best fit after graduation. Click to hear from Lindsey about how the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation College Counseling Center will elevate MVS' program and set students up for success!

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  • Allison Janney '77 Allison Janney '77
    Allison Janney '77 is an MVS Distinguished Alumna, an Oscar and Emmy-winning actress, and the honorary co-chair of the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation campaign. Click to hear Allison discuss the transformative impact of this campaign as well as the special place MVS holds in her heart!

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Explore Key Spaces

Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation offers numerous opportunities to make your mark on the campaign and leave a legacy for future generations of students through named spaces. Click the button below to explore all naming opportunities, or use this menu to investigate some of the major components of the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation campaign.
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall Kitchen & Dining Hall
    • Full made-from-scratch kitchen & servery to prepare fresh, nutritious food for every student and staff member, every day
    • Teaching area & demonstration station where Immersion groups, classes, and student clubs can participate in culinary education
    • Community dining service subsidized by an endowed program offering expanded menus to serve the community's dietary and cultural needs
  • Innovation Suite Innovation Suite
    • Innovation Suite to bring immersive 21st-century STEAM education to MVS students
    • Fabrication Lab for building out of wood, metal, and more
    • Design Lab for coding, 3D printing, and other design projects
    • Flexibility for the Future with spaces designed to grow and evolve with augmented reality, entrepreneurship capabilities, and other fields which may not yet exist
  • Student Commons Student Commons
    • Renovated student commons on second floor to give upper school students a space all their own
    • Opportunities for collaboration and student bonding in differentiated study areas
    • Lockers, adjustable seating, and focus on relationship-building & school spirit
    • Click here to learn about sponsoring study pods, locker banks, and more! 
  • Learning Support Suite Learning Support Suite
    • New Learning Support Office for individual meetings
    • Quiet study room for group work
  • College Counseling Center College Counseling Center
    • Expanded office space for college counseling department located off the Student Commons for individual and small-group meetings
    • College Counseling Conference Room to host admissions reps and alumni connectors
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-Allison Janney '77, Honorary Campaign Chair

As an alumna of The Miami Valley School, I carry with me the lessons, memories, and values that shaped my life. MVS has always been a place where innovation and creativity thrive, and now it’s time to take another transformative step forward with the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation campaign. Let’s come together to help MVS continue to fuel bright minds and ignite boundless possibilities.

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