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Three cheers for one of our favorite therapy dogs turning 3! 🎉🐾 Every day, Delia brings comfort, calm, confidence, and countless smiles to our students. Whether she’s helping ease anxiety, encouraging connection, sitting beside a student during a tough moment, or celebrating successes big and small, her impact on our school community is impossible to measure. #therapydog #caninecompanions #birthday #boardingschool

The spring pond restocking event on campus is a highly anticipated community event. It’s a significant contribution to the prosperity of our campus ecosystem, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase our student pond and fish experts’ dedication to the cause.

Keswick School’s Career Day was a huge success on campus! After the presentations, the presenters were treated to lunch at the Depot, where students expressed their gratitude and pointed out what they enjoyed most about each talk. Students also gave each guest a handmade pen they had made in the woodshop for the event. The presenters were so happy to receive such thoughtful, well-made gifts. We’re so thankful for these amazing professionals who spent the day with us!

Horseback riding, woodworking, community service, art, and sports are just a sample of the many activities and interests our students experience with us. Our goal is for them to build “islands of competency” that enrich their lives and create new opportunities for personal and social success! #studentlife #therapeuticboardingschool #therapy #community #learning

Although we haven’t seen all of our flowers bloom yet, here are some photos of our beautiful campus from years past. Welcome spring!

Sometimes, it’s okay to be a little silly! Nitro, Tally, Delia, and Blue all play important role in helping our students, especially when it comes to being a tiny bit goofy and relaxing! Who do you think is the silliest of our dogs? #studentlife #therapeutic #treatment #boardingschool #community

December 5th is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of Saint Nicholas (more commonly known as Santa Claus). One of our students who hails from Europe brought with him a Dutch tradition for the day, Kruidnoten. Kruidnoten are tiny crunchy spiced cookies that are a bit like a combination of speculoos and ginger snaps. It is traditionally eaten during Sinterklaas festivities in the Netherlands. We are proud to have a diverse community where each member can share their traditions and experience those of others! #santaclaus #community #international #studentlife #boardingschool

Our campus is a panoramic winter wonderland! Last night we had our first snowfall of the season. #winter #boardingschool #snow #studentlife #community

This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to consider contributing to Keswick School’s Annual Fund. Because we are a non-profit, independent school, your gift goes directly towards the benefit of our students and program. Generosity from donors like you helps us secure a future in which we can continue to provide vital support to those we serve while also making those services more accessible to students of all backgrounds. You can donate by following the link in our bio! #givingtuesday #giving #community #donate #donor #gift #therapy #nonprofit #boardingschool #studentlife

While working our way towards fall break, our community took time this week to give thanks and celebrate. The past week saw multiple students earned new levels. Yesterday, we came together for our longstanding tradition of a potluck Thanksgiving feast. Staff and students contributed to the meal which was attended by some of our parents and former staff members. Our kitchen team provided the core dishes such as turkey and mashed potatoes making sure our plates and stomachs were full. After some time to digest, the students took the field for our annual Turkey Bowl. It was a high flying game of flag football that came down to the wire with a 33-32 photo finish! As our students begin to depart for break, we want to express gratitude for our students and their families, as well as for our staff. Thank you for all you contribute to our community! #thanksgiving #gratitude #community #studenlife #boardingschool

Keswick closed out its soccer season yesterday with an unforgettable performance against The Waldorf School. This matchup marked the second meeting between the two teams this year. In their first contest — only Keswick’s second game of the season — Waldorf earned a 3–0 victory, exposing a Keswick squad that was still searching for its identity and rhythm. Yesterday’s rematch told a very different story. It became a testament to just how far this group has come. In a fast-paced, high-scoring battle, Keswick earned a 9–7 win, powered by an offensive surge unlike anything seen earlier in the season. The midfielders led the way, each recording a hat trick and providing constant pressure on the attack. Their composure, ball movement, and aggressive mindset set the tone from kickoff to the final whistle. Before the match, the team captains gathered the players for a pre-game message that resonated deeply. They reminded the team how much progress they had made since those early losses — that they were no longer the uncertain group from the beginning of the season, but a confident, united, and hardworking squad. They emphasized that this was a game to “leave it all on the field,” especially for the players transitioning out of Keswick next year. And throughout the match, those words showed. Every player contributed, supported one another, and played with heart. This truly felt like a team win. Keswick opened the season 1–3, facing challenges and tough opponents early on. But the group stayed together, trusted the process, and continued to grow each week. Their season ended on a two-game winning streak — and more importantly, with the team playing its best soccer of the year. It was a meaningful, spirited, and fitting final chapter for this team, and a proud moment for Keswick athletics.

We celebrated Halloween today! With activities like Trick or Treating, a haunted carnival, cookie decorating, and pumpkin carving, our students had a spooky fun time! #studentlife #boardingschool #therapeuticboardingschool #community #halloween

Riding has been a part of Keswick School since the very beginning. Every student who comes to Keswick School learns how to ride. This is one of many unique interests, along with things like drama, music, woodworking, and outdoormanship, that our students have the chance to develop while with us. These interests help support future social interactions by providing inroads with others who have shared interests. They also serve as positive Identity markers for our students. #studentlife #therapeutic #therapeuticboardingschool #boardingschool #horses #equestrian #growth #education #learning #socialskills

Today we held our annual Spring Showcase in which our community has the opportunity to put is artistic talents on full display. From singing to dancing to comedy skits, it was a wonderful show. Congratulations to all of our staff and students who made this such a fun and successful event! #studentlife #music #community #therapeuticboardingschool #boardingschool #talent #singing

We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by @virginialiving magazine as one of the top specialized education schools in Virginia! We are featured in the current March/April issue. #virginialiving #specialeducation #topschool #excellenceineducation #therapeuticboardingschool #therapeutic

Last Saturday, some of our students participated in a Rake-a-thon to support @habitatforhumanity . Service learning is a powerful tool that teaches empathy, compassion, and working for the greater good. We are proud of our students and the hard work they did to help better the lives of others. #servicelearning #service #community #therapeutic #therpapeuticeboardingschool #studentlife #giving #habitatforhumanity

We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the Keswick School team, Tally!! With her handler, Adam, Tally will work during residential programming to support our students. Tally’s gentle demeanor and playful personality are a perfect match for our community. We are incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with @canineorg and their commitment to our mission. . #caninecompanions #facilitydog #studentlife #therapeuticboardingschool #community #fourleggedfriend #dog

We are so excited that will soon have a new four-legged member of our community. Continuing our over decade long partnership with Canine Companions, one of our staff is currently being trained to work with a new facility dog. Which of the dogs do you think will join our community? Pictured from left to right- Top Row: Patience, Tally, Chummy, Neon Bottom Row: Linzer, Gabe, Falcon

Yesterday our community celebrated the solar eclipse with a watch party complete with raffle prizes and eclipse cookies! #community #eclipse #studentlife #therapeuticboardingschool

Last weekend our Boy Scout Troop took to the hills and camped for two nights at a Potomac Appalachian Trail Club cabin in Shenandoah National Park. Our troop meets every other week to work on merit badges and plan for activities like this trip. #boyscouts #bsa #boyscoutsofamerica #therapeuticboardingschool #studentlife #community #scouting #camping

Today our academic aides really got into the holiday spirit with coordinating outfits!