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
Congratulations to the Middle School and Upper School Latin students who participated in the Maine Junior Classical League Spring Convention last week! Students celebrated their love of Latin and made friends with other students from around the state while competing...
Congratulations to our Upper and Middle School teams on their impressive wins at the Maine Science Olympiad tournament this past weekend! Waynflete's two Upper School teams, captained by seniors Maren Cooper '23 and Reed Robinson '23, earned top three finishes...
School Calendar
October 2023
October . 2 , 2023
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
- VIRTUAL Admission Lunch and Learn: Meet the Lower School Director
October . 3 , 2023
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
- VIRTUAL Admission Lunch and Learn: Meet the Middle School Director
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Junior College Counseling Evening
Junior College Counseling Evening
October . 5 , 2023
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
- VIRTUAL Admission Lunch and Learn: Meet the Upper School Director
October . 9 , 2023
- All Day
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Fall Break—Offices Closed
Indigenous Peoples Day
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Indigenous Peoples Day (no school, offices closed)
Indigenous Peoples Day (no school, offices closed)
October . 10 , 2023
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day
October . 11 , 2023
- All Day
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Full Day of School (8:00am-3:30pm) (Monday Schedule)
Monday Schedule
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")
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
