HISTORY & MISSION
For over 130
years, Maumee
Valley Country
Day School has
been one of
Northwest Ohio's
greatest treasures.
Originally founded
as a highly
regarded finishing
and boarding
school for girls, it
moved to Toledo
in 1884 and
became The
Smead School for
Girls. In 1934, the
school opened its doors in its current
location, changed its name to Maumee
Valley Country Day School, and
admitted boys. Today, Maumee Valley
Country Day School attracts students
from across the country, and the world,
and is Northwest Ohio’s only accredited,
Preschool through Grade 12, co-
educational, independent school.
Maumee Valley has always been
committed to a whole-child philosophy
that strives for academic excellence,
attention to the individual student, and
citizenship.
Maumee Valley Country Day School’s
mission is to enable students to become
enlightened, compassionate and
contributing citizens of our global
community, while preparing graduates
for their best opportunities in higher
education.
Maumee Valley attracts motivated, able
students who have a range of academic
interests and diverse backgrounds.
Students come from all walks of life and
all over the world to attend Maumee
Valley. The common bond between these
diverse students and families is the value
they place on receiving an exceptional
education. Its challenging curriculum,
student centered school life and
supportive community inspire and equip
students for a lifetime of learning.
Maumee Valley is a place where students
are accepted and respected while they
pursue their education and interests in a
supportive, student centered
environment.