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A Warm Welcome to Prospective Families
A wonderful way to experience our campuses, ask questions, and get a feel for the Gathering Waters community is to visit us in person on a tour. To begin your admissions journey, simply fill out this Inquiry Form and we will contact you with more information. In the meantime, take a virtual “walk through the grades” and discover all that Gathering Waters has to offer!
Winter Open Houses
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Lower School Open House (Grades K–5)
ADULTS ONLY
January 21, 2027
4:30–5:30 p.m.
98 S. Lincoln St.
Keene, NH 03431Interested families are invited to attend our open house on Thursday, January 21st, 2027. The event will include a welcome, time for questions, and an interactive tour with our faculty.
Our open houses provide you a chance to learn more about Gathering Waters, our curriculum, expectations, and the rhythm of our day.
This session will begin promptly, so please plan to arrive on time. Registration is encouraged.
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Upper School Open House (Grades 6–12)
STUDENTS & ADULTS
January 21, 2027
6:00–7:30 p.m.
31 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431Our Upper School open houses are designed for students exploring grades 6–12, and their parent or guardian. You’ll get an overview of our curriculum, expectations, and the rhythm of the Upper School day.
Interested families are invited to attend our open house on Thursday, January 21st, 2027, where you will have a chance to experience our campus and learn about our programming directly from our faculty. The evening will begin promptly, so please plan to arrive on time. Registration is encouraged.
Schedule a Tour of Gathering Waters
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Kindergarten Information Session
ADULTS ONLY
For parents and guardians of rising kindergartners. Enjoy a warm introduction to our Kindergarten curriculum and daily rhythm, followed by a brief tour of the school.
These adults-only sessions will give you the chance to experience our campus and learn more about Gathering Waters.
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Lower School Information Session (Grades 1–5)
ADULTS ONLY
These adults-only sessions will give you the chance to experience our campus and learn more about Gathering Waters.
This experience is designed for parents and guardians exploring grades 1–5, and does not cover our Kindergarten program in depth. If you have a rising Kindergartner, please attend a Kindergarten information session instead.
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Upper School Information Session (Grades 6–12)
ADULTS & APPLYING STUDENTS
Upper School information sessions are designed for students exploring grades 6–12 and their parent or guardian. You’ll get an overview of our curriculum, expectations, and the rhythm of the Upper School day.
These sessions give you a chance to experience our campus and get a feel for whether Gathering Waters is the right fit for your student. To help the tour run smoothly, we ask that younger siblings not attend.
Take a Virtual Walk Through the Grades
From kindergarten through high school, a Gathering Waters education unfolds in a thoughtful progression that honors the growing child. Each stage offers its own blend of play, creativity, real work, and increasing academic challenge—meeting students where they are developmentally and guiding them step by step toward confidence, capability, and purpose.
KINDERGARTEN
A warm and joyful start to school, our Kindergarten lets children explore, create, and grow at their own pace. Daily rhythms, stories, movement, and meaningful work help them build the foundations they’ll carry into the grades.
LOWER SCHOOL (1–5)
Our Lower School blends steady rhythms, clear expectations, and learning that engages the whole child. Through stories, movement, and hands-on work, students build skills while exploring the world with curiosity.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL (6–8)
Middle School builds more independence and a growing sense of responsibility. Engaging in challenging academics through conversation, projects, and the arts, students discover new strengths in themselves and each other.
HIGH SCHOOL (9–12)
At GWHS, students grow into capable thinkers, confident communicators, and responsible young adults. They gain confidence in who they are and how they want to contribute—preparing them for college and life beyond.
“We are so fortunate to have Gathering Waters in our community providing an accessible Waldorf education. Our family and so many others I know value this education because it meets our children as multifaceted human beings in a screen-free space and values arts, music, nature and community engagement. My daughter loves going to school and comes home alive with songs and games, naturally practicing the things she has learned that day.”
— Laurel I., Parent
Insights: Learning About a Waldorf-Inspired Education
