Buckeye is a Pre-K-12 school in Effingham,
IL that fosters students growth through authentic project-based learning experiences
that grow agency, self-advocacy, and love of learning.
Real Tools, Real Materials, Real Challenges
Why wait until you’re an adult to make meaningful contributions to the world?
Buckeye reimagines Pre-K-12 education as a time to build your capacity to impact
your community…by making an actual impact.
F stands for find another way
You want to grow a garden? Ok!
You want to start a small business to raise money for tornado victims?
Let’s do it!
You want to build a rocketship? Let’s figure it out together!
Children are instinctual
learners. Buckeye Friends School honors students’ agency by partnering with them on their educational path.
That is why we call our teachers co-learners.
"It wasn't a good day it was the best day ever!"
-Monroe, student
Our Purpose at Buckeye is to help our kids and their families
cultivate the confidence, courage and skills needed to live and
thrive in our rapidly changing world.
