Shelterwood
Independence, MO

Last year, Shelterwood moved its facilities from Denver, Colorado to Independence, Missouri. Although the dorms and dining hall had been completed prior to the move, the school remained incomplete. It is exciting to finally have the last of the construction completed and to settle into this great facility. So on Sept. 28, 2009, the students and teachers of Shelterwood High were able to move into the Walk Worthy Field house.

The school, set on the side of a beautiful hill, can be accessed by walking past a large outdoor swimming pool. The school's top floor has six spacious classrooms and includes a computer lab, science lab and some additional office space. A quick elevator ride takes you down to the weight room/studio area on the second floor. The bottom floor is a full-court gym with six glass backboards and a large stage.

The cost of the facility was financed through donations and allows parents and students to enjoy an incredible property at a much lower cost than would be expected. We have four full-time teachers currently and only eighteen students, but we were built to expand and are excited about the prospects of helping more families.