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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 8th grade

 

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Inspiring children 2.9 years - 8th grade through an integrated, project-based curriculum that engages the whole child - head, heart and hands.

A whole year is more than the days on a calendar. A whole year is more than the days on a calendar.

It’s a year of questions and discoveries. Of making and doing. Of friendships, traditions, challenges, and moments of joy.

It’s a year of growing — not just academically, but in confidence, curiosity, kindness, and sense of self.

We’re excited to officially launch Nantucket Lighthouse School’s 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥: 𝐀 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝.

This year’s appeal includes something special: a perpetual calendar featuring original watercolor artwork by Lighthouse second-grade teacher Stephanie Gilchrist. Designed to move through the days, months, and seasons, it’s a celebration of the everyday moments that make a year at Lighthouse so meaningful.

As a thank-you to our Lighthouse community, families will receive a printed calendar with this year’s Annual Appeal materials. Everyone who makes a donation will also receive a link to download, assemble, and enjoy their own calendar — a little piece of Lighthouse to keep year after year.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us nurture the whole child throughout the year.

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥. ✨

#NantucketLighthouseSchool #AnnualAppeal #WholeChildEducation #HeadHeartHands #Nantucket
Educating the whole child is not something we do i Educating the whole child is not something we do in addition to academics. It is how we understand education itself.

At Nantucket Lighthouse School, we spend the whole year educating the whole child - head, heart, and hands.

What children know matters. Who they become matters just as much.✨

#WholeChildEducation #AlternativeEducation #NantucketLighthouseSchool #HeadHeartHands
Today, we officially opened the doors to our middl Today, we officially opened the doors to our middle school campus, extending the Lighthouse experience through eighth grade in a space created especially for these formative years.

Adolescence is a time of becoming. Young people are discovering who they are, what they care about, and where they belong. They need meaningful challenge, strong relationships, purposeful work, and growing independence, while still being deeply known and supported.

We are proud to offer a middle school experience that is rigorous without being rushed, giving adolescents the time, space, and trust to find their way and become fully themselves.

#NantucketLighthouseSchool #APlaceForBecoming #AlternativeEducation #ChildhoodUnplugged #HeadHeartHands
When learning is joyful and curiosity is contagiou When learning is joyful and curiosity is contagious, a classroom fills with raised hands.

#WholeChild #AlternativeEducation #ChildhoodUnplugged #HeadHeartHands
As the world becomes more digital, we believe an a As the world becomes more digital, we believe an analogue childhood matters more than ever.

Our no-to-slow approach to technology protects time for children to work with their hands, think deeply, explore the world around them, and learn through real experiences with real people.

✨Future-ready looks like this.✨

#WholeChild #ChildhoodUnplugged #AlternativeEducation #HeadHeartHands
What children need more of is room… room to think What children need more of is room… room to think deeply, make meaningfully, and pursue passionately.

Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared to honor each child’s pace, creating space and opportunity to wonder, discover, and become.

✨: @rebeccalovephotography 

#AlternativeEducation #ChildhoodUnplugged #HeadHeartHands #ChildhoodMatters
What if going back to school meant returning to wh What if going back to school meant returning to what matters most?

Here’s to a new year of growing…without having to rush growing up.

#WholeChildEducation #ProjectBased #PlayBased #ChildhoodUnplugged #HeadHeartHands
Finally, a trend we can get behind. #WholeChildho Finally, a trend we can get behind.

#WholeChildhoodEducation #ChildhoodUnplugged #ScreenFree #HeadHeartHands
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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
  • 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
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