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Learn , Lead , Live
Despite a global pandemic , a temporary shift to virtual learning last fall and the challenge of educating day and boarding students from six different states and 22 countries all over the world , teaching and learning at The Linsly School in Wheeling , WV , has remained as strong as it has ever been in the school ’ s 200-plus-year history .
An independent coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 5-12 nestled in the Ohio Valley among the beautiful hills of West Virginia ’ s Northern Panhandle , Linsly has persevered through many obstacles throughout its rich history and has now risen to the challenge of continuing its mission of academic excellence and character development through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond .
Established in 1814 , Linsly is known as an institution of academic excellence and character development . With 100 % college placement ; the James F . Companion Leadership Institute , the school ’ s unique signature leadership program ; and a challenging college preparatory curriculum that includes a range of AP courses , clubs , fine arts , extracurricular activities and athletic teams for both girls and boys , Linsly is one of the many unique gems located in the area .
In addition to the many academic , athletic and extracurricular opportunities the school provides , the campus is also home to a diverse student body , making the Linsly community a microcosm of the world located right here in the Northern Panhandle . Linsly ’ s boarding program offers residential students a supportive , safe , family-like environment where they can live and learn together . Boarding students reside in one of four dormitories in a neighborhood-like campus where residential faculty members are available for extra help and supervision and to coordinate fun , structured and safe weekend activities . Linsly boarding students enjoy trips to nearby cities such as Pittsburgh and Columbus , as well as other fun local activities such as trips to Seven Springs and nearby Oglebay Park . Just an hour away from Pittsburgh , Linsly also offers bus service from Washington , PA , as an option for day students who reside close to that area .
Linsly ’ s signature programs , including the advisor program and the no-cut , no-quit athletic policy , allow Linsly faculty to build strong relationships with students , know them as individuals and hold them accountable while instilling in them the character traits of hard work , academic excellence and perseverance .
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