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Waterford School is Utah's premier liberal arts, college preparatory private school for students in Preschool through High School. Waterford inspires individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose by providing a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.

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US Men's Soccer vs. APA WVC (AWAY)

Centennial Park loc: 5405 W 3100 S West Valley City, UT 84119, Athletics
Apr
14

MS Girls Soccer vs. ICS (HOME)

Waterford School - West Field loc: 1480 East 9400 South Sandy, UT 84093, West Field, Athletics
Apr
14

US Women's Lacrosse vs Juan Diego (HOME)

Waterford School - East Field loc: 1480 East 9400 South Sandy, UT 84093, East Field, Athletics
Apr
15

Blue Day
Apr
15

US Women's Golf vs. LCA Host (AWAY)

Sun Hills Golf Course loc: 3185 N Hills Dr E, Layton, UT 84041, USA, Athletics
Apr
15

US Men's Tennis vs. Providence Hall (AWAY)

The Sports Mall loc: 5445 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, USA, Athletics
Apr
15

Parent Conferences

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Apr
15

US Women's Lacrosse vs Cedar Valley HS (AWAY)

Cedar Valley High School loc: 1389 Aviator Ave, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005, USA, Athletics
Apr
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US Men's Lacrosse vs Cedar Valley HS (AWAY)

Cedar Valley High School loc: 1389 Aviator Ave, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005, USA, Athletics
Apr
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The Nature Lab

THE NATURE LAB - Beauty and Truth in Science Education at Waterford This year the science department has begun to establish a Nature Lab, a concept linked to a strand of science education at Waterford that is central to our vision of liberal arts... Read more
Lower School Focuses on Avoiding Contamination For Better Recycling

Let’s recycle! With the help of students, faculty and staff, Waterford is continuing to implement a consistent and accurate recycling program throughout the Lower School. In order to make a more positive impact on our environment and help students... Read more
Ms. Bienert Discusses Recent Events in the Asian American Community

Full text here: Good morning Middle School and Upper School students! I am Mrs. Bienert. I teach Chinese at the Upper School. This is my second year at Waterford, so being on campus for the Spring Term is a new experience for me. I really... Read more
Students Excel in Debate over Winter Term

The Waterford Debate team had an excellent winter term! The team competed in five tournaments, and did incredibly well at each one. A few highlights from the term include: Roman S. ’22, Cooper B. ’21 Portia Douglas Tournament: Gavin R. ’23 ... Read more
Students Connect Community Service Initiatives to In-Class Reading in Class III

Students in Shannon Lechner's Class III read Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate together, which tells the story of a family experiencing homelessless from the perspective of a young boy. Students thought deeply about and responded to questions... Read more
Class III Students Use "Windows and Mirrors" To Deepen Their Learning of Ancient Civilizations

Ms. Qian and her students discussing Windows and Mirrors In Class III, students examine ancient civilizations as the focal study for history. However, a few years ago, Class III teacher Ms. Thompson noticed that “students were struggling to... Read more
Students Engage in Humanitarian Aid, Day Camps, and Entomology During Summer Internships

Joanna W. ’21 empties mosquito traps and hunts for more insects with just her net in the marshlands. The summer of 2020 was slated as the expansion of Waterford’s summer internship program. For the past five years, our students have had... Read more
2021 Scholastic Writing & Art Awards

Waterford's Upper School students entered this year's annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Competition and both visual artists and creative writers received an impressive response at the regional level, with many continuing on to the national... Read more
Technology, Covid-19, and the Liberal Arts Ideal

For a school like Waterford that prizes its commitment to the liberal arts tradition of education, the increasing reliance on technology in our culture is a source of ambivalence. During the Covid-19 pandemic, which has forced schools everywhere... Read more
Waterford Students practicing civility, empathy, and courage

Last Friday, eight Waterford Upper School students and two faculty members came together for a morning of facilitated, respectful conversation across political differences. Sponsored by Braver Angels, a national organization dedicated to... Read more

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DEVELOPING CHARACTER

CARING, SAFE
& INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS

EXCEPTIONAL ART PROGRAMS

CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES

INSPIRED LEARNING

WELCOME TO WATERFORD

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD LIVES
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DEVELOPING CHARACTER

CARING, SAFE& INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS

EXCEPTIONAL ART PROGRAMS

CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES

INSPIRED LEARNING

WELCOME TO WATERFORD

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD LIVESOF MEANING AND PURPOSE

LOWER SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

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THE HEART OF GOOD TEACHING

STUDENT : TEACHER

8 : 1

NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS​​​​​​​

8

PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATING SENIORS ATTENDING COMPETITIVE COLLEGES

100

ATHLETIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS​​​​​​​

54

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CARING, SAFE
& INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD LIVES
OF MEANING AND PURPOSE

UPCOMING EVENTS SEE ALL
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LATEST NEWS SEE ALL
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NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS

ATHLETIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS