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Want to make a unique contribution to our diverse and dynamic community? Eager to be more challenged, supported, and known in your classes? Waynflete accepts applications for all grade levels and considers each applicant as a whole person. We evaluate all applicants individually and equally, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, culture, and economic status. Be yourself and bring us your questions, hopes, and concerns throughout the process.
ADMISSION EVENTS
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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 
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Many Waynflete students receive financial aid.
We are committed to creating and nurturing an economically diverse community and strive to keep a Waynflete education as affordable and accessible as possible. Learn about tuition assistance 
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Lower School Science Specialist Autumn Burton recently presented at the National Science Teaching Association conference in New Orleans, demonstrating culturally responsive teaching practices in science education. Workshop participants received Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lessons focused on identity mapping, including a modeling exercise where individual identities were represented as atoms and collective identities as molecules. Autumn has implemented this approach with our 4–5 students, guiding them to explore their personal identities through molecular representation. Students created "identity molecules" by assigning different aspects of themselves to individual atoms, forging a unique connection between self-discovery and scientific understanding.
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Why give to Waynflete this #GivingTuesday? 💚 From our innovative curriculum to our close-knit community, your gift makes a lasting impact. Whether it`s arts, athletics, or academic excellence that speaks to you, every donation helps create more extraordinary experiences for our students. Consider a gift—of any size—to The Waynflete Fund today. Thank you!
Make a gift now at waynflete.org/give.
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It’s time for another Waynflete Bookstagram 📚 Support Waynflete’s libraries by using the links in our bio to purchase one (or more!) of these books from our partner @print.bookstore—20 percent of proceeds go straight to our libraries! This month`s Bookstagram theme is reimagined classics.
"Anne Arrives" by Kallie George is a charmingly illustrated, early reader adaptation of "Anne of Green Gables." It introduces young readers to the spunky, spirited, and unforgettable Anne Shirley as she finds her place among the stodgy adults of her new home. (This book is appropriate for ages 4+.)
"A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat is inspired by Victor Hugo’s "Les Misérables." In this story, Pong is being hunted by Nok, the disgraced warden’s daughter, after he escapes from the prison he was born in. As their journeys intersect, they discover the harsh truths about the oppressive systems in which they live. (This book is appropriate for ages 9+.)
In the reimagined classic, "Peter and the Starcatchers" by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, readers enjoy an adventurous prequel to J. M. Barrie`s "Peter Pan." Peter teams up with a new character, Molly, daughter of the British Ambassador to Rundoon, to keep a treasure box full of stardust out of the hands of villains and pirates. A satisfying mix of swashbuckling, treachery, adventure, and mildly spicy humor will keep the pages turning in this middle-grade novel. (This book is appropriate for ages 10+.)
In "Pride," Haitian-American author, Ibi Zoboi reimagines Jane Austen`s Bennett and Darcy families in the 21st-century Bronx, New York. Zuri Benitez resents the wealthy Darcy family for buying up the brownstones across the street and converting them into a single mansion, furthering the gentrification of the neighborhood Zuri loves. Her sister Janae starts dating the elder Darcy son, but the prideful Zuri and Darius Darcy are both quick to judge. This book is a satisfying romance and thoughtful exploration of race, class, and connection across social division. (This book is appropriate for ages 13+.)
Happy reading!
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Today and every day, we`re grateful for the Waynflete community—from our dedicated faculty and staff to our passionate students, supportive families, and alumni. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us 🦃
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Congratulations to Visual Arts faculty members Mary Rehak and Kim Farr for being selected to show in the Maine Art Education Association Fall Member Exhibit—open now through December 2!
Casco Bay Artisans Gallery
68 Commercial Street, Building A
Portland, Maine
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Grade 6 students recently embarked on an interdisciplinary urban hike that transformed Portland`s streets into an interactive classroom. This day-long adventure tied into the grade 6 theme of "adapt, survive, and thrive," highlight how Portlanders have tackled challenges across generations.
Students learned about the Great Portland Fire`s influence on safety innovations, explored sustainable maritime technologies like mycelium buoys, and even tried their hand at oyster shucking! They uncovered locally invented solutions, from commercial sewing breakthroughs to creative uses of invasive species, and decoded the maritime flag system at the Portland Observatory.The three-mile trip concluded with a spirited trivia contest on the Eastern Prom, where students journaled about how specific innovations demonstrated human adaptation or created historical fiction pieces that brought these innovations to life.
This immersive experience embodied Waynflete`s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, combining history, environmental science, and social-emotional growth in one memorable journey.
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Join Waynflete alumni and friends for drinks and hors d`oeuvres in Portland. Connect with Head of School Geoff Wagg and other Waynflete community members! RSVP now to waynflete.org/portland2024.
Portland Regional Alumni Gathering
December 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Social (128 Free Street, Portland)
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Upper School faculty member and advisor Rhoen Fiutak, along with Waynflete trustee Cricket King P’26, recently joined students and faculty from Waynflete, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Gorham, and Windham high schools for a daylong Story Exchange facilitator training workshop, led by Narrative 4. Narrative 4 states on their website that the story exchange is a way to “highlight our shared humanity. Through the exchange of personal narratives we see the world and ourselves with empathy.” The Can We? Project (a program developed by Waynflete`s Third Thought Initiatives for Civic Engagement) produced this special training to help student groups plan their own story exchange events later in the school year. Read more about Narrative 4’s story exchange initiative at narrative4.com/story-exchange.
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Middle School students are getting ready for opening night of the Middle School play 🎭 Join us to see them bring Lewis Carroll’s classic tale “Alice in Wonderland” to life!
Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. (families and friends!)
Friday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. (students and families!)
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Congratulations to Amy Allen `10 on four 2025 Grammy nominations! Her hard work as a songwriter for artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Justin Timberlake (among others!) is being recognized in multiple categories, including Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year. Great job, @amyallen! 🏆 🎶 Read more with the link in our bio.
📸: David O’Donohue
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The Outliers robotics team recently traveled to New Hampshire to compete in the final robotics competition of the calendar year. The two-day competition wrapped up with the inaugural “Girls Behind the Glass” event that required all drive team members to be female or non-binary—no challenge for the Outliers as the drive team is entirely composed of all female/non-binary students! After placing first in the qualification round, the Outliers partnered with teams from Littleton, Massachusetts, and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and won the event. Congratulations on another spectacular performance, Outliers!
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Prospective parents and students interested in grades 8–11 are invited to hear from students and faculty about academic excellence in our Upper School program. The evening’s sessions will showcase a school where classes are taught from multiple perspectives and led by dedicated faculty members who are engaged in each student’s journey. Register now with the link in our bio.
Virtual Upper School Admission Reception
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:30–7:45 p.m.
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The K–1 classroom recently welcomed staff from EcoMaine, who gave students an engaging presentation on trash, recycling, and waste sorting 🌍♻️ The kids loved the interactive waste sort relay and are now feeling inspired to make a difference by sorting their discarded materials correctly!
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It`s #FeatureFriday, and this week we`re turning the spotlight on Waynflete alum Ryan Blotnick `00. In this brief interview, Ryan shares his passion for music, addresses how a Waynflete education shaped his career, and reflects on his recent performance on campus with former Waynflete Jazz Combo and Band director Ray Morrow.
What motivates you, and why does what you do matter?
“Music is all about connecting, and connection is the greatest thing about being human. We love to celebrate, rejoice, and feel things together. At Waynflete, I remember I had to memorize the definition of humanism—the belief in the power and dignity of humans. When you listen to incredible music, you can feel the power and the dignity in it, even in the absence of words. I think part of my mission with music is showing that non-verbal ways of thinking are valid. There is a long history of oppression and hierarchy built into our language, and I love that improvised music cuts right through that and creates a space where everyone can be creative together.”
What aspects of your Waynflete experience do you think influenced or supported your career?
“Playing in the big band and combo under the direction of Ray Morrow was a huge inspiration. Ray was a teacher who exemplified excellence and dedication to the music, and you could hear him practicing his horn all the time—he practiced what he preached! He was an incredibly generous educator as well. He really got us fired up. And learning how to write essays may have been the most useful skill I got out of high school. For example, when I met the president of Songlines Recordings, I wrote to him and sent some music. He was a literature major and was impressed with my ability to write about my music. I think that helped us build a rapport that led me to three records on his label. Whether it’s writing to a label, writing to clubs to book gigs, or applying to grants, it is all basically variations on essay writing. I think that what I learned about writing at Waynflete even helped influence my musical composition process.”
Read more with the link in our bio!
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Our fall online gear store is now open! Choose Waynflete gear for special occasions, birthdays, holidays, Commencement, and more. Orders are scheduled to ship by December 6. Please note that "Pick Up at School" is available as a free shipping method. Shop now at waynflete.org/gearstore2024.
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We had a packed house at Family Pachanga! Thank you to all the Lower School families who came out to sing, dance, and laugh with us today 🥰
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You may have heard—it`s Election Day!
Liv Therrien ’25, Mia Haley ’26, and Gianna Barbieri ’25—who are all members of Youthwork Makes the Boothwork, an organization that aims to get young people involved by serving as poll workers—recently organized an Upper School mock election on the 2024 ballot questions. The goal was to engage students in the democratic process, increase awareness of current issues on the ballot, and help build an informed, civically minded student body at Waynflete. By simulating the voting experience, the mock election encouraged students to think critically about real-world issues and prepared them for future participation in local and national elections.
Middle School students completed a political issues ranking exercise to help them discover their voting preferences. From there, they “voted” by checking in at a new classroom with their voter registration cards and student keycards, casting a ballot behind a voting screen, and depositing it in a ballot box created by Visual Arts Department Chair Jona Rice. Teachers shared the results with students during community discussion time.
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Forty-two talented cast and crew members took Franklin Theater by storm this weekend, performing their incredible production of “Mean Girls” for three packed houses. The show was filled with passionate performances, creativity, joy, and laughter 🎭 Thank you to all those who attended and supported these remarkable young artists!
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Congratulations to our varsity girls cross-country team for their spectacular victory at the Class C State Championships 🌟Edging out Houlton by three points, the Flyers secured the title for the first time since 2009! Paige Alexander ’26 and Grace Alexander ’27 led the Flyers, finishing fourth and tenth respectively. Stay tuned as the team travels to Connecticut next weekend for the New England Championships!
The varsity boys cross-country team also gave a great performance, finishing ninth in the state meet. Most notably was Pi Crosby ’25 with an impressive runner-up finish in 17:05.
Congratulations to all and special thanks to Steve Withers, Jim Millard, and Rhoen Fiutak for coaching this season!
Read more about the meet with the link in our bio.
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Considering a career at Waynflete? Visit waynflete.org/careers to see our open jobs, including the Transportation Director position.
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