[3] A group of concerned parents founded the school in 1946 to provide children with an education combining exemplary academics and character development.

The school year is packed with frequent assemblies that include visits by famous and important people and speakers, along with groups that perform shows for the students.

[4] The Rousmaniere Library is the center of many academic, curricular and community-related activities for East Woods School.

The library hosts both the Early Childhood Program and space for students to conduct research for their independent study projects.

Discovery is a six-week summer program held on the East Woods School campus, offered to boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 12 years.