Over the years, The First School has grown in many ways. The school has expanded in size, and our facilities have had a few makeovers. Still, I’m most proud of the strong sense of community among First School families and our on-going tradition of community outreach. The generosity and involvement of our families are amazing. I hope that our alumni network will help many of you stay in touch and provide you with a link to our community
I look forward to welcoming many of you back to The First School!
Flashback
Flashback
In 1975, Ellie and Ben Spezell started a small, innovative preschool in a storefront that had been a taco stand on Olympic Boulevard. They created a curriculum based on respect for each child's unique personality and developmental level. They focused on helping students separate from home and enter the world with security, confidence and a joy of learning. Ellie and Ben envisioned an inclusive school community that fostered the type of friendships and support systems needed by families with young children.
Ellie worked with the children "out front," while Ben worked behind the scenes. Over 25 years, the school grew from one storefront location into today's toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs with 275 students on three campuses. While we have grown in many ways, The First School remains true to its original vision, and the heart of the school has stayed the same.
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We would like to stay in touch with you through occasional mailings and future events. Please provide your family’s contact information including an e-mail address. Email us at admin@thefirstschool.org.