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All boys. All boarding. Grades 9-12.
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What Makes a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Boy?

What is an all-boys boarding school looking for in a prospective student? There is no single mold at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. Our boys arrive from different kinds of backgrounds, carrying distinct talents and diverse academic experiences. Yet, the young men who truly thrive here share a common thread: a readiness to grow, a desire for true brotherhood, and a willingness to embrace the responsibilities of a structured, all-boys boarding community. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is the right fit for boys who are prepared to step out of their comfort zones and take ownership of their journey toward manhood.




The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Way: What Sets the Forest Apart?

At Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, we don’t just teach boys; we formed a community intentionally designed for them. Set on 1,200 acres in Central Virginia, our all-boys boarding model is built on the belief that when you combine rigorous academics with a residential life anchored in integrity, young men don’t just grow — they thrive.




The Heart of the Residential Experience: Dorm Life at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½

At Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, residential life is the cornerstone of our mission to develop men of honor. Our dormitory supervision is more than just oversight; it is a deliberate, relational approach to character formation. We balance a structured environment with the freedom boys need to grow into self-disciplined, independent young men.

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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is an exceptional private school community for high school boys in grades nine through twelve. It is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and one of the only all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country.

Phone: 540-672-3900
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.