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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.

If you’ve been searching for an education as extra If you’ve been searching for an education as extraordinary as your child, ✨THIS IS YOUR SIGN✨ to apply to Nantucket Lighthouse School. 

💌 Prospective families with completed applications will be eligible for Early Admissions Decisions on December 17.

#Nantucket #ProgressiveEducation #AlternativeEducation #ChildhoodUnplugged #EarlyAdmissions #WholeChild #HeadHeartHands
For over 25 years, our school has been steadfast i For over 25 years, our school has been steadfast in our commitment to raising children who promote kindness, curiosity, wisdom, and belonging — qualities that lay the ethical foundation to brighten our world. 

Balanced with rigor and care, a Lighthouse education empowers children with the knowledge, confidence, and ethical foundation to meet the challenges of modern society with imagination and purpose.

Happy, thoughtful kids grown here. 🌱

#SchoolCouldBe #KnowYourWhy #ChildhoodUnplugged #ScreenFree #HeadHeartHands
Once upon an island, there was a little school wit Once upon an island, there was a little school with a mighty heart…

Each day offered enchanting adventures where learning and imagination grew hand in hand. Curious minds explored, created, and grew through lessons that shaped both the head and the heart. 

📖 This story isn’t over. Will you help us write it? 

Every gift to Nantucket Lighthouse School’s ✨Once Upon An Island Campaign✨ helps us turn the page to our next chapter! 

#NantucketLighthouseSchool #OnceUponAnIsland #TheNextChapter #Giving
“If you look the right way, you can see that the w “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” — Frances Hodgson Burnett, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 🌿

Our school garden is a living laboratory to grow, experiment, observe, measure, compare, and care.

At Nantucket Lighthouse School, connecting children with the natural world is an integral part of our project-based curriculum. 

✨There were 𝘴𝘰 many magical moments from this week’s Horticulture Class (lovingly captured by Lighthouse parent @happyallthetime) that we 𝘩𝘢𝘥 to try this new collage feature!✨

#NatureNurtures #ChildhoodUnplugged #GetOutside #HeadHeartHands
Dreaming of an education that provides… ✨PURPOSE Dreaming of an education that provides…

✨PURPOSE over paperwork 
✨LEARNING over labels 
✨PRESENCE over pixels 
✨CURIOSITY over compliance 
✨MEADOWS over monitors 

Connect with us to learn more about our project-based preschool through 7th grade education…30 miles out to sea! 

💭info@nantucketlighthouseschool.org

#AlternativeEducation #WholeChildEducation #ScreenFree #ChildhoodUnplugged #Nantucket
If you ever wonder about the future, watch what’s If you ever wonder about the future, watch what’s happening at this school.

Balanced with rigor and care, a Nantucket Lighthouse School education empowers children with the knowledge, confidence, and ethical foundation to meet the challenges of modern society with imagination and purpose.

#Hope #ChildhoodUnplugged #HeadHeartHands #ExperienceTheDifference #Nantucket
The school you’ve been dreaming of 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 exist. Y The school you’ve been dreaming of 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 exist. 

You’re warmly invited to walk in ✨Wednesday, September 24 at 9:00am✨ to experience the difference of a Nantucket Lighthouse School education firsthand. 

💭Learn more by messaging info@nantucketlighthouseschool.org. 

#AlternativeEducation #OutdoorEducation #ScreenFree #ProjectBased #ExperienceTheDifference #Nantucket
After nearly three months of drought, rain feels l After nearly three months of drought, rain feels like a gift…and our Kinderclass knew how to celebrate. 

At Nantucket Lighthouse School, we embrace all weather - because childhood doesn’t pause for the forecast.

Thank you @harvestgardennantucket for the reminder to splash in the puddles! 

#ChildhoodUnplugged #GetOutside #NatureNurtures #LetThemBeLittle #WholeChildEducation
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Nantucket, MA 02554
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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
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