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SPIRE Academy
SPIRE VILLAGE

A place to belong.
Space to grow.

Living at SPIRE Academy means joining a residential community where friendships, daily routines and growing independence are part of the education. SPIRE Village gives boarding students a home on campus, with residential staff who help them navigate shared living and the responsibilities of life away from home. SPIRE Village is not simply student housing. It is a structured residential experience designed to develop independence, accountability, leadership and life skills.

SPIRE / CAMPUS LIFE / BOARDING
LIFE AT SPIRE ACADEMY

How boarding works.

At SPIRE, learning continues beyond the classroom and training facilities. Students practice managing their time, caring for shared spaces and living considerately with others. The Residential Life team supports that experience through daily interaction, resident meetings and opportunities to take part in the wider community.

INSIDE THE VILLAGE

What is in every house

THE ROOMSTHE ROOMS
IN EVERY HOUSE

The Setup

Six bedrooms, typically two beds per room, with study tables and clothes storage
A common lounge area with a big-screen TV
Three bathrooms and laundry
Air conditioning and individual room keys
A live-in Student Life Associate in every building
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THE WEEKLY RHYTHM

Life Together

Resident meetings on focused personal growth
Meetings co-led by students and Student Success Team Members
Excursions and field trips
Community projects across the Geneva area
House chores done as a community
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT LIFE
MINDSET MEETS  THE DORM.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAMMING

MINDSET MEETS THE DORM.

At SPIRE, the dorm is more than a place to sleep—it’s a community, a support system and a home away from home. Weekly dorm meetings are an extension of SPIRE's Mindset Development program, bringing concepts introduced earlier in the week in Peak Performance classes into everyday residential life.

Through conversations and shared experiences, students put lessons in communication, accountability, respect and leadership into practice.

Living together means looking out for one another, embracing differences and taking responsibility for the community they share. It's where mindset becomes more than something students learn—it's how they live.

1,2 or 3
STUDENTS PER ROOM
RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Meet the Residential Life team.

Meet the team that helps students feel at home, build independence and thrive in campus life. Their backgrounds and interests bring different perspectives to the residential community.

A STUDENT SUCCESS LEADER IN EVERY DORM

Mentorship Beyond the Classroom.

More than residential supervisors, these advisors are mentors, role models and trusted sources of support who guide students through the challenges and opportunities of boarding school life.

Residential guidance and mentors
Each SPIRE dorm has a dedicated Student Life Associate who lives alongside students, building meaningful relationships and creating a close-knit community that feels like family.
Encouraging student participation
From leading weekly dorm meetings to offering everyday encouragement and guidance, they bring experience, perspective and a genuine commitment to making a difference in each student's journey.
Activities & trips
SPIRE's Student Life Associates are former collegiate student-athletes, each holding at least a bachelor's degree, with many having earned master's degrees. They understand firsthand the demands of balancing academics, athletics and personal growth.
Community involvement
Residential life creates opportunities for SPIRE students to take part in projects beyond campus,reminding them they are a part of something larger than themselves.
STUDENT HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

On-Site Medical Care

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is SPIRE Academy’s official on-site medical provider, supporting student health and well-being on campus. The clinic offers urgent care as well as imaging, x-ray, lab and physical therapy services. When students needs access to care, they being with the school nurse of Student Life Associate (off hours) to triage the issue. They are then referred to the appropriate level of care. Students are escorted to medical appointments by SPIRE staff.

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center

Mental Health Support

Our on-site Mindset Development team works closely with faculty, Residential Life, coaches and parents to recognize when a student may benefit from additional mental health or well-being support. When needed, we help connect families with trusted external professional resources and referrals, whether a parent reaches out for guidance or our team believes additional support would be beneficial to the student.

Ravenwood HealthBlue Sky Counseling

Experience SPIRE for yourself.

See how academics, athletic training, and campus life come together. Get to know SPIRE and explore whether it’s the right fit for you.

Minh Hoang - SWIMMING · CLASS OF 2026
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SPIRE's supportive coaches, elite facilities, and welcoming environment have helped me grow and believe in my potential as an international athlete.

Minh Hoang
SWIMMING · CLASS OF 2026
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