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FIRST ANNUAL · SCHOOL ALIVE

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

5–9 PM · Purdue Memorial Union

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AUTHENTIC HAMSTER® EDUCATION

Ancient wisdom.
Living connections.

A complete education brings knowledge, character, faith, and purpose together. At School Alive, students learn deeply—and put what they learn to work.

“Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.”

John Adams

Learning should have somewhere to go.

A child learning to build a garden meets more than one subject: measurement, living things, tools, design, beauty, nourishment, and stewardship all belong to the same work. Authentic learning helps students see those connections without losing the depth of each discipline.

Our classrooms join clear instruction, reading, practice, and reflection with meaningful projects and real responsibilities. Parents remain essential partners. Every student is a person made in God’s image, with gifts to cultivate and people to serve.

Seven disciplines

A fuller map of learning, with Passion at the center.

Seven levels

Two traditional grades per level, with a connected journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

One shared rhythm

Eight courses each quarter: seven HAMSTER disciplines and one personalized Passion course.

School Alive — Indiana State Accredited

FAITH. FAMILY. FREEDOM.

Indiana State Accredited

Independent Christian education. A close partnership with your family. School Alive brings both together, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

State Board Accreditation Approval · May 2025 (PDF)

A spark becomes a calling.

Passion is more than a passing interest. It grows through practice, discipline, sacrifice, and service. Students receive guided time to explore their gifts, develop an idea, respond to feedback, and share what they have learned.