Middle schoolers do best when they have a say in their own education. Through robust enrichment classes, student-led projects, and more, NOVA students gain agency to help shape their own learning experiences.
Our Program
Highly capable and neurodiverse students have unique mental health needs. To serve them, NOVA provides a strong social-emotional program and a safe environment where they can discover their strengths and create connections.
Our "So-Emo" Program
Apply to become a part of NOVA’s learning community, where we satisfy the need to learn with a comprehensive, accelerated curriculum tailored to the needs of highly capable students.
Community and connection are two of our core values. We host fun family events throughout the year as well as the quarterly Community Education Series that brings together parents to share resources and learn from experts in the field of early adolescence, parenting, or gifted education.
Our Community
Our curriculum is designed to challenge quick thinkers and hungry learners. Students can expect a fast-paced, invigorating academic experience.
Our Core Academics
Because our program is intentionally small, we treat—and teach—students as individuals while inviting them to engage in supportive group learning.
Our CultureWhere complex, highly capable students become empowered, self-confident learners.
NOVA is more than just an accelerated curriculum. We are the only full-time middle school for highly capable students in the South Puget Sound. Our intentionally designed program offers an unparalleled education and a life-long advantage for our graduates.
Visit the current families portal for access to forms, the NOVA calendar, opportunities to get involved, the NOVA handbook, and much more.
2023-2024 Academic year
At NOVA, many students who felt they didn’t fit in or who didn’t thrive in elementary school find a cohort of like-minded peers and enthusiastically explore new topics, absorb information, and celebrate the fascinating world we live in. If you think you’d like to be part of our school community, this is the place to start.
NOVA makes learning and living better for people throughout our community—and beyond.
