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Students in the STEM and Art pathways collaborated on the design of a fully accessible sensory garden, featuring raised planting beds, textured walkways, a sound installation, and Braille plant labels. The garden will serve as an outdoor classroom for science, art, and wellness activities.
Read more →A team of four juniors from the Assistive Tech Design Lab took first place at the Tri-State Inclusive Design Challenge with their prototype of a low-cost, 3D-printed adaptive utensil grip. The team will present their work at the national competition in June.
Read more →The annual Spring Arts Showcase is coming up on April 25th. Students in all grades are invited to submit visual art, short films, music recordings, or performance proposals. This year's showcase will include a sensory-friendly viewing hour from 4–5 PM and ASL interpretation throughout.
Read more →Applications for the incoming freshman class are now being accepted. Common Grounds welcomes students of all abilities and backgrounds. The application is available online and in paper format, and our admissions team is available to help families through every step of the process.
Apply now →April 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fully accessible. ASL interpretation available. Meet teachers, tour the campus, and learn about our programs.
April 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sensory-friendly hour 4–5 PM. Student work in visual art, film, music, and performance.
May 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Student panel sharing experiences and leading Q&A. Open to the community.
May 12, 2026
Applications close for the Class of 2029. Online and paper applications accepted.