A Bold Approach to Learning Is a Success
Ohana Institute and Ohana Day School Lead the Way
Ohana Day School, a branch of the Ohana Institute educational system for children ages 3 to 5
years, recently hosted an Open House at its secondary location in Grand Boulevard Town
Center to welcome families and celebrate the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year.
Miramar Beach, Fla. - (September 12, 2025) Families were invited to explore the “Ohana
way,” while enjoying local vendors like Anthea Le Jardin’s Jewelry Pop-Up, Coastal Coffee Bar
Co., and Kinems’ interactive learning platform. The event also featured the announcement of this
year’s tuition lottery winners, congratulating Travis and Jessica Laxton and their son Archer
Laxton, who will receive free tuition for one year.
Ohana Day School is also excited to announce another special Lottery for all new Spring 2026
applicants, in which we will choose one student to receive free tuition for half a year. The chance
to win is open to anyone who wishes to enroll between now and January 2026. To enter, please
fill out the application at OhanaDaySchool.org and select the Grand Boulevard – Miramar Beach
location. A winner will be announced later this fall.
Ohana Day School will host another Open House for prospective students and
parents on Thursday, September 25, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Grand
Boulevard location. The Open House offers the community a chance to discover
Ohana Day School and be part of the Spring 2026 Semester Lottery.
“Ohana is a beautiful place to learn,” said Lettye Burgtorf, Ohana Institute and Ohana Day
School co-founder. “It helps transform education for students so they can truly find their
passions, the things that they do, and really have a personalized learning path for each student.”
The mission of Ohana Day School is to respect the individual needs of all children, foster a
caring and creative environment, and use innovative technology to deliver an experiential,
student-centered blended education model. Ohana Day School believes that the paths of learning
include social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, which invites the passionate
pursuits of each child’s interests. Ohana Day School’s vision is to ensure each child has
successful experiences every day, give them a positive self-concept, and ensure a lifelong love of
learning. Young children learn through play and direct involvement, and Ohana Day School is
designed to meet each child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
At the core of Ohana Day School’s philosophy is the “SHELL Model,” developed along
Florida’s Gulf Coast, which serves as the foundation of all operations and practices: Safety and
Security. Holistic Education. Experiential. Loving Yourself. Loving Others.
“Every year is something different and exciting for our students,” Burgtorf added. “It really helps
them be great people because our core values drive our learning. And when they leave school,
they really know who they are and what they want to do.”
Ohana Institute, the parent school of Ohana Day School, recently joined Kaplan Education
Company, a global education leader. This partnership provides students access to a wide range of
academic and college-preparatory resources, such as nationally recognized SAT and ACT
preparation, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and comprehensive career-readiness tools.
Kaplan also brings a renewed focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Math) education.
We welcome you to learn more by getting in touch, visiting our website, and touring our school!
We hope you will consider enrolling your child in our comprehensive day school program.
About Ohana Day School
Ohana Day School was created by the founders of Ohana Institute in South Walton, Florida, and
operates as a subsidiary of the Ohana Institute education system. Ohana Day School, with
locations in Grand Boulevard, 30Avenue, and Masse Corner, offers an innovative preschool
experience and holistic education for children aged three to five years old. Ohana Day School’s
goal is to provide an inclusive, whole-child approach to early education, respecting the unique
needs of every individual child.
Please share this information with your friends and colleagues, as we are excited to meet our new
students! www.ohanadayschool.org
Ohana Institute and Ohana Day School Lead the Way
Ohana Day School, a branch of the Ohana Institute educational system for children ages 3 to 5
years, recently hosted an Open House at its secondary location in Grand Boulevard Town
Center to welcome families and celebrate the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year.
Miramar Beach, Fla. - (September 12, 2025) Families were invited to explore the “Ohana
way,” while enjoying local vendors like Anthea Le Jardin’s Jewelry Pop-Up, Coastal Coffee Bar
Co., and Kinems’ interactive learning platform. The event also featured the announcement of this
year’s tuition lottery winners, congratulating Travis and Jessica Laxton and their son Archer
Laxton, who will receive free tuition for one year.
Ohana Day School is also excited to announce another special Lottery for all new Spring 2026
applicants, in which we will choose one student to receive free tuition for half a year. The chance
to win is open to anyone who wishes to enroll between now and January 2026. To enter, please
fill out the application at OhanaDaySchool.org and select the Grand Boulevard – Miramar Beach
location. A winner will be announced later this fall.
Ohana Day School will host another Open House for prospective students and
parents on Thursday, September 25, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Grand
Boulevard location. The Open House offers the community a chance to discover
Ohana Day School and be part of the Spring 2026 Semester Lottery.
“Ohana is a beautiful place to learn,” said Lettye Burgtorf, Ohana Institute and Ohana Day
School co-founder. “It helps transform education for students so they can truly find their
passions, the things that they do, and really have a personalized learning path for each student.”
The mission of Ohana Day School is to respect the individual needs of all children, foster a
caring and creative environment, and use innovative technology to deliver an experiential,
student-centered blended education model. Ohana Day School believes that the paths of learning
include social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, which invites the passionate
pursuits of each child’s interests. Ohana Day School’s vision is to ensure each child has
successful experiences every day, give them a positive self-concept, and ensure a lifelong love of
learning. Young children learn through play and direct involvement, and Ohana Day School is
designed to meet each child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
At the core of Ohana Day School’s philosophy is the “SHELL Model,” developed along
Florida’s Gulf Coast, which serves as the foundation of all operations and practices: Safety and
Security. Holistic Education. Experiential. Loving Yourself. Loving Others.
“Every year is something different and exciting for our students,” Burgtorf added. “It really helps
them be great people because our core values drive our learning. And when they leave school,
they really know who they are and what they want to do.”
Ohana Institute, the parent school of Ohana Day School, recently joined Kaplan Education
Company, a global education leader. This partnership provides students access to a wide range of
academic and college-preparatory resources, such as nationally recognized SAT and ACT
preparation, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and comprehensive career-readiness tools.
Kaplan also brings a renewed focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Math) education.
We welcome you to learn more by getting in touch, visiting our website, and touring our school!
We hope you will consider enrolling your child in our comprehensive day school program.
About Ohana Day School
Ohana Day School was created by the founders of Ohana Institute in South Walton, Florida, and
operates as a subsidiary of the Ohana Institute education system. Ohana Day School, with
locations in Grand Boulevard, 30Avenue, and Masse Corner, offers an innovative preschool
experience and holistic education for children aged three to five years old. Ohana Day School’s
goal is to provide an inclusive, whole-child approach to early education, respecting the unique
needs of every individual child.
Please share this information with your friends and colleagues, as we are excited to meet our new
students! www.ohanadayschool.org
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