About Us

At Spiritos School, we believe in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering environment where neurodiverse students can truly thrive. As a special education school, we specialize in providing trauma-informed education combined with a compassionate behavioral approach to support every child’s academic and personal growth. This approach ensures students feel safe, understood, and valued every step of the way.

Our mission is simple yet impactful: to help students build independence, foster meaningful social connections, and develop essential life skills that prepare them for the least restrictive environment possible. With personalized teaching strategies, creative learning opportunities, and trauma-informed care, we’re committed to guiding each student toward achieving their fullest potential.

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Why Choose Spiritos School?

A Holistic Approach to Learning

Education is more than what happens in the classroom. We focus on improving social interactions, teaching positive behaviors, and helping students develop daily and functional life skills. Each child’s learning journey is unique, and we take pride in tailoring our approach to help them achieve both academic success and personal growth.

Services That Support Your Family

Learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends. That’s why we offer wrap-around services, including parent training and family engagement opportunities. By working together, we create a support system that fosters success both in and out of school.

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A Team Your Family Can Trust

With a culturally diverse and dedicated team, we bring fresh perspectives to inspire creativity and innovation in learning. Our low student-to-staff ratio ensures every child receives the individual attention they deserve, backed by strong person-centered planning.

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Our History

Spiritos School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to providing exceptional education tailored to the needs of students with autism requiring specialized support. Since its inception, Spiritos School has proudly carried on its legacy as a beacon of hope and opportunity for students with unique learning and behavioral challenges. Rooted in compassion and innovation, the school continues to empower its learners, fostering growth, independence, and success. 

Spiritos School now aims to expand the school’s reach, ensuring that even more neurodiverse students and their families have access to the compassionate care, transformative education, and supportive community they deserve, shaping a brighter future for every student who walks through our doors.

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Front entrance at Spiritos School in Powhatan, Virginia
Outside playground
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reception desk at Spiritos School entrance with colorful artwork on wall
conference room for staff and parent meetings
Classroom photo wide shot at Spiritos School
Staff standing outside new Spiritos School location in Powhatan, Virginia
Front entrance at Spiritos School in Powhatan, Virginia
Outside playground
swing set on outdoor playground at Spiritos School
school lockers in hallway at new Spiritos School location
reception desk at Spiritos School entrance with colorful artwork on wall
conference room for staff and parent meetings
Classroom photo wide shot at Spiritos School
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Our Promise

At Spiritos School, every child matters. Our goal is to provide not just education but also the care, compassion, and foundation for a bright, successful future. With us, each child will discover their strengths, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive community designed just for them.

What Our Parents Are Saying…

The walls of Spiritos are painted with support and understanding. Team Spiritos is caring and personally involved with each child’s growth, development and most importantly the child’s happiness.

Parent of former student

Our experience with Spiritos was excellent. Our son learned so many skills and had so many great experiences that it would be difficult to list. Behaviors were positively reinforced as they guided our son to learn new routines, understand classroom dynamics, and pick up on social cues throughout each day. Their attention to data-driven goals and metrics and personal hands-on experience with our son make Spiritos stand out from the rest. Highly recommend!

Parent of former student

Our quality of life has improved a great deal since our daughter started at Spiritos. She comes home happy almost every afternoon and leaves the house filled with excitement for the day ahead.

Parent of former student