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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 through an Open House. 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!
Register Today for Our Fall Open House
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Lower School Open House (Grades 1–5)
ADULTS ONLY
October 22, 2026
4:30–5:30 p.m.
98 S. Lincoln St.
Keene, NH 03431Interested families are warmly invited to attend our open house on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026. The event will include an information session, time for questions, and a tour of our school.
Our open houses provide you a chance to learn more about Gathering Waters, our curriculum, expectations, and the rhythm of our day. All are welcome, and registration is encouraged.
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Upper School Open House (Grades 6–12)
STUDENTS & ADULTS
October 22, 2026
6:00–7:00 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 warmly invited to attend our open house on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026., where you will have a chance to experience our campus and get a feel for if Gathering Waters is the right fit for your student. All are welcome, and registration is encouraged.
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
