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We are committed to the education of the whole child,
concerning ourselves equally with ethical and intellectual development.

 

Inspiring children 2.9 years through 7th grade

 

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Inspiring children 2.9 years - 7th grade through an integrated, project-based curriculum that engages the whole child - head, heart and hands.

The world is full of digital distractions. Resea The world is full of digital distractions. 

Research shows that screen-saturated environments (including schools with educational technology) fragment attention, increase stress, and make learning harder. This is especially true for adolescents, whose sense of identity, emotional regulation, and judgment are still developing.

At Nantucket Lighthouse School, we delay educational technology until 6th grade. When students do use digital tools, they learn to use them consciously, not reflexively.

Our No-to-Slow Technology approach prioritizes hands-on learning, unhurried thinking, and deep connection. Here, children have the space to explore, create, and grow fully—learning through play and real-world experience.
Winter Celebration reminds us how far we can go - Winter Celebration reminds us how far we can go - 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 

Each December, we take the stage at @nantucketdreamland to share stories of kindness and community. 

This cherished tradition captures the spirit of connection and belonging at the heart of Nantucket Lighthouse School. ✨

#NantucketLighthouseSchool #Nantucket #ExperienceTheDifference #TheArtOfGathering #HeadHeartHands
As we approach the darkest night of the year, Nant As we approach the darkest night of the year, Nantucket Lighthouse School gathered for our Winter Solstice Lantern Walk.

Clad in pajamas and with lanterns aglow, the children reminded us that even in the deepest dark, the light always returns. ✨

#WinterSolstice #LanternWalk #Nantucket  #NantucketLighthouseSchool #BrightestDaysAhead
We are overjoyed to welcome our new 2026–2027 fami We are overjoyed to welcome our new 2026–2027 families!

Today, they didn’t just find a school…they found their village. 

#NantucketLighthouseSchool #Nantucket #FindYourPeople #EarlyDecisions #ThisIsHowWeWelcome
Snow invites us to slow down, to notice, and to se Snow invites us to slow down, to notice, and to see the world through a child’s eyes.

#Nantucket #NantucketLighthouseSchool #FirstSnow #WinterMagic #NatureNurtures
✨We did it!✨ Thanks to this incredible community, ✨We did it!✨

Thanks to this incredible community, we didn’t just reach our Giving Tuesday goal, you carried us beyond it! Because of your generosity, we raised $32,435.

We are grateful to every individual who joined us on this journey. 

A special thank you to our match donor for doubling the impact and lighting our way. 

Together, we keep our little school by the sea shining bright!🌟

#ThankYou #NantucketLighthouseSchool #Nantucket #OnceUponAnIsland
When schools rushed to replace chalkboards with sm When schools rushed to replace chalkboards with smartboards and books with laptops, Nantucket Lighthouse School stayed intentionally low-tech.

Since our founding 25 years ago, the research has become increasingly clear: early and frequent tech use is linked to rising anxiety, shorter attention spans, reduced focus, and a decline in deep learning. 

Studies across neuroscience, developmental psychology, and education all point to the same conclusion: children learn best through real experiences, human connection, nature, movement, and hands-on exploration.

Childhood is not something to digitize. It is something to protect.

#NantucketLighthouseSchool #ChildhoodUnplugged #AlternativeEducation #ProjectBased #ScreenFree #HeadHeartHands
✨Happy Stroll, Nantucket!✨ Run, don’t walk, to Th ✨Happy Stroll, Nantucket!✨

Run, don’t walk, to The White Elephant Ballroom for the most magical event of the holiday season, Nantucket Lighthouse School’s Yuletide Fair. 

#Nantucket #Ack #Stroll
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  • About Us
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • History
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Board of Trustees & Advisors
    • Annual Report
    • Careers
  • Admissions
    • Welcome
    • Hours & Tuition
    • Tuition Assistance
      • Tuition Assistance
      • Head, Heart and Hand Scholarship Fund
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum Path
    • Experience the Difference
    • Educational Garden and Greenhouse
      • Russell Morash Chair in Childhood Horticulture
    • Handwork
    • Resources
  • Extended Day
  • Events
    • Nantucket Garden Festival
    • Educational Speaker Series
    • Yuletide Fair
    • Prom
    • Shredder Event
  • Camp Lighthouse
  • Support Us
    • Donate Online
    • Solar Initiative
    • Ways of Giving
      • Russell Morash Chair in Childhood Horticulture Fund
      • Nantucket License Plate
    • Donor Privacy Policy
  • Contact
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