CARING, SAFE
& INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS

We strive for excellence in everything we do, starting with excellence of effort.

EXCEPTIONAL ART PROGRAMS

CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES

cultivated from curiosity and the desire to know, to do, to question and to improve.

INSPIRED LEARNING

WELCOME TO WATERFORD

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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Gold Day
Sep
17

New Parent Breakfast with the Head

Performing Arts (800) Building-1-Concert Hall Gallery (100)
Sep
17

Visit with Hillsdale College

College Counseling Office (800's/Fine Arts Building, room 815) or via Zoom.
Sep
17

On-Site Vaccine Clinic - 2nd Dose

East side of the main quad
Sep
17

US Stomp

LS Gym, Lower School-1-LS Gym (50)
Sep
20

Blue Day
Sep
20

Religious Holidays: Sukkot
Sep
20

US Men's Golf vs. Region Meet (AWAY)

Bonneville Golf Course loc: 954 Connor St, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA, Athletics
Sep
20

Visit with Oberlin College

College Counseling Office (800's/Fine Arts Building, room 815) or via Zoom.
Sep
20

MS Boys Soccer vs. Draper APA 2 (HOME)

Waterford School loc: 1480 E 9400 S, Sandy, UT 84093, USA, West Field, Athletics

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Loss and Transformation: A Personal Reflection about 9/11

The below is the transcribed assembly talk given to Middle and Upper School students by Ms. Apple this week. It is an incredible honor to speak with you today—about a day that none of you can remember first hand, but know has deeply impacted... Read more
The Principles that Bind our Learning Community Together

Excerpt as taken from a talk by Andrew Menke, Head of School at the Middle School and Upper School Assemblies this week. Andrew Menke with a Lower School student on Opening Day We gather this morning after a time of isolation and... Read more
What is Excellence?

Presented by Class XII student Neve R. to parents at Waterford School's first Parents Association Meeting of the year, Sept. 1, 2021 Hi Everyone, thanks so much for having me. My name is Neve, I’ve been at Waterford since I was 3 years old,... Read more
Waterford School senior selected for American Legion Boys Nation

Roman S. ’21, an incoming senior at Waterford School, has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 23-30. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training,... Read more
Curriculum Update - Algebra 2

During these first few weeks of summer break, some of our excellent math faculty have been hard at work updating and enriching our math curriculum. Tom Brennan, Megan Orton, and Nancy Woller have been updating our approach to our Algebra 2 and... Read more
Developing Deep Reservoirs of Resilience

Students showed their capacity for resilience in this year that stretched and challenged us. As the dust settled after a year like no other, many of us are looking back to make sense out of one of the most challenging stretches we have... Read more
Class of 2021 - By the Numbers

Waterford School instills qualities of critical thought, curiosity, responsibility, and integrity as it helps students lay a foundation for college and beyond as they prepare to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Congratulations to the Class of... Read more
New Faculty 2021-2022

Below you will find profiles of the talented new faculty who will join our learning community next fall. This new cohort is well-trained and brings a broad and deep experience to Waterford from around the country and right here in Utah. This... Read more
Commencement 2021

Read head of school Andrew Menke's opening remarks for the 34th Waterford School Commencement Ceremony. Please watch the full recording of Commencement 2021 below. Good evening. It is my pleasure to welcome you, the Class of 2021, and your... Read more
Thank you, Waterford Community!

Let's take a moment to celebrate all that we accomplished this year. We did it! We stayed in school throughout this wildly unique year, amidst a global pandemic. Our community worked together to stay healthy and safe, and to ensure that learning... Read more

THE HEART OF GOOD TEACHING

"Every day I get to come to a community full of people who are trying to better themselves. And that's why I love Waterford."

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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
OF MEANING AND PURPOSE

LOWER SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

ARTS

ATHLETICS

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THE HEART OF GOOD TEACHING

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NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS

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PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATING SENIORS ATTENDING COMPETITIVE COLLEGES

100

ATHLETIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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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

ARTS

ATHLETICS

UPCOMING EVENTS SEE ALL >

LATEST NEWS SEE ALL >

THE HEART OF GOOD TEACHING

STUDENT : TEACHER

8 : 1

NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS​​​​​​​

6

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
>

LATEST NEWS SEE ALL
>

NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS

ATHLETIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS