Welcome to Pacem
Celebrating Curiosity - Igniting Passions
Pacem School is an intellectually inspiring, joyful learning community in Montpelier, VT. We are a state-approved, full-time independent 6th - 12th grade school, and in addition, we offer coursework and extra-curricular support to homeschoolers age 10-18. Our students are curious and passionate. We give them time and freedom to pursue their interests while supporting them with an intellectually rich curriculum. Our exceptional faculty, all experts in their fields, inspire and guide our students every day. Pacem provides a community where each student is known and cherished. This setting allows our students to develop confidence, feel empowered, and to blossom.
Join us in the January!
We accept students on a rolling space-available basis, and we are now enrolling for January classes. Admissions information is on our admissions information page. Course descriptions and the weekly schedule for next year are also available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Pacem Art Raffle
Support Pacem's financial aid fund, and get a chance to win one of four fabulous art pieces in our fall Art Raffle. You can buy tickets online, from a Pacem student, or find us at the Hunger Mountain Coope 11/13 and 12/4.
Short-term Classes
All of our classes are open to both homeschoolers and full-time students. This fall, however, we have a few short-term offerings that might be of particular interest to homeschoolers who are not able to commit to a year-long class. Explore our short-term offerings in art, French, and ancient history!
Community Lunch
We will be continuing our community lunch program this year, and you are invited! All the information and a link to let us know you're coming is here. Lunches will feature soup from Joe's Kitchen at Screamin' Ridge Farm.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday November 27 - Friday November 29: Pacem is closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday December 5: Improv Acting Thursday workshop
Friday December 20: Fall presentation celebration
Monday December 23 - Friday January 3: Pacem closed for winter vacation
Praise for Pacem
"Pacem has helped my naturally inquisitive son rediscover his love of learning! He is continually stimulated and urged to make connections and think critically. His relationships with faculty and students inspire and excite him making his experience at Pacem truly transformative!"