Middle
School
Middle School
Middle School should be an exciting new beginning.
Middle Schoolers need a learning environment designed just for them. Instead of expecting sixth graders to sit still, stay focused, and listen to a teacher for 50 minutes, Waynflete offers classes where students are encouraged to move around, ask questions, brainstorm, and form their own conclusions. Surrounded by supportive adults and friends, Middle Schoolers make incredible leaps forward across three transformative years.
EXPLORE
Inside Middle School
Hanging out with friends in homeroom, study hall, and seminar. Bringing binders and iPads to class. Lockers, Café lunch, Latin class, lacrosse drills, learning a new instrument. Let our students show you what a day at Waynflete Middle School is really like—and why they love it.
ACADEMICS
A different kind of classroom
ADMISSION EVENTS
See Waynflete for yourself.
Just as hands-on, experiential learning is core to our curriculum, exploring our campus and classrooms is an essential part of the application process. Our admission events are fun, interactive, no-pressure opportunities to observe classes, hear from students and teachers, talk with current parents, and more. See upcoming Admission events 
Middle School Arts
Everyone shines
Our arts program advances intellectual and aesthetic growth and personal development—and gives students a chance to discover and hone new skills and express themselves in powerful new ways. Our program covers ceramics, dance, drama, general music, stagecraft, studio art, musical ensembles, and more.
Middle School Athletics
Everyone plays
Our athletics program introduces students to a variety of team sports, beginning with basic skills in Grade 6 Physical Education class and advancing to inclusive competitive teams (no cuts!) in Grades 7 and 8. Athletes of all skill levels make great strides and discover the joys of taking on physical challenges together.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AND EVENTS
On Monday—the last full day of full classes—sixth-graders hosted a "mini" museum to share projects from their Latin and history classes with the school community. From their Latin classes, the students shared their "Bloom Balls," 12-sided 3-D projects reflecting different...
Thanks to our 8th graders in the SAGE group for organizing a great Rainbow Week with a little help from seventh graders! Rainbow Week was a celebration of Pride and aimed to help raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues. The week...
School Calendar
August 2022
August . 15 , 2022
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Preseason Begins for Upper School Athletics
The first week practice schedules (starting Monday, August 15) are as follows:
- Boys soccer • 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Head coach Brandon Salway - Girls soccer • 4:00–6:00 p.m. (4:00–6:30 p.m. on Mondays)
Co-coaches Carrie Earls and George Sherry - Cross-country • 3:00–4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Girls coach: Steve Withers • Boys coach: Jim Millard - Field hockey (co-op team with NYA) • 3:45–5:45 p.m. at NYA
NYA is looking for a new head coach—families and players will be advised if there are any changes to practice times. - Golf
Coach Ben Boonseng will be in touch with the golfers. Golfers have course membership at Nonesuch and will be playing all summer. Team practices begin Monday, August 15.
- Boys soccer • 3:30–6:30 p.m.
August . 30 , 2022
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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US Play-Cast/Crew Preseason & Auditions
US Play-Cast/Crew Preseason & Auditions
August . 31 , 2022
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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US Play-Cast/Crew Preseason & Auditions
US Play-Cast/Crew Preseason & Auditions
September 2022
September . 1 , 2022
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Grades 6-8 Welcome and Orientation Day
Please refer to the Start Of School Schedule in the parent portal for specific timing:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHHaBm5P_my83V7Flw44T8dA-Uwcso81JHhOfE0Atog/edit - 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
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Grades 9-12 Welcome and Orientation Day
Please refer to the Start Of School Schedule in the parent portal for specific timing:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHHaBm5P_my83V7Flw44T8dA-Uwcso81JHhOfE0Atog/edit - 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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US Play-Cast/Crew Preseason & Auditions
US Play-Cast/Crew Preseason & Auditions
September . 5 , 2022
- All Day
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Labor Day—Offices Closed
Labor Day—Offices Closed
September . 6 , 2022
- All Day
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LEAP Week
LEAP (Learn-Explore-Appreciate-Play) Week: Advisors will balance community-building activities with aspects of the academic transition over the course of the week.
Middle School Student Supports
Academic Support
For students with documented learning challenges, Waynflete can provide tutoring, extended time, or other accommodations. Faculty advisors confer with students and families at the start of the school year to get a strong plan in place and check in regularly with tutors, students, parents, and teachers to monitor progress and address issues throughout the year. Waynflete advisors may recommend testing, evaluation, and academic support for students to address emerging issues.
Health Management Plans
Students managing ongoing health concerns or experiencing short-term health challenges like concussions can rely on the Waynflete health team to help them navigate temporary classroom location changes, elevator privileges, waived physical activity, and more.
Crisis Support
Waynflete knows it is not always possible to come to school healthy and ready to learn. Teachers and staff are attuned to students’ wellbeing and watch for early warning signs of emerging mental health challenges. Our robust wellness curriculum also focuses on mental health to empower students to seek help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend. We employ two licensed clinical social workers as well as consulting clinical psychologists to be able to quickly and effectively connect students in crisis with effective services and referrals.
THE WAYNFLETE WIRE
We know every student needs more this year.
More one-on-one attention from teachers. More hands-on, in-depth, challenging learning. More time to connect with friends. See how Waynflete will make the most of this school year
COMMUNITY
You Belong at Waynflete
ADMISSION AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
A Middle School focused on what matters most.
Waynflete Middle Schoolers spend three transformative years learning, growing, and connecting with others in a place where they are truly known. Waynflete is waiting for you
CONTACT
“One of the joys of leading our Middle School is the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, create an atmosphere of mutual care and respect, and guide moments of courage as students discover their own voices and sense of individual agency. Identity is the work of Middle School, and I am grateful to be a part of its emergence.”
Divya Muralidhara
Waynflete Middle School Director
