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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.

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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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12

US Co-Ed Crew vs. US Youth Rowing Nationals (AWAY)

Nathan Benderson Park loc: 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235 , Athletics
Jun
16

Lower School Morning Musicale
Jul
21

Lower School Morning Musicale
Aug
12

US Women's Soccer vs. Granger (HOME)

The Waterford School East Field loc: 1480 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093, East Field, Athletics
Aug
18

Class IX Retreat (8:30-3:30, off campus)
Aug
19

Class VII Day

Off Campus
Aug
19

Class VIII Day

Off Campus
Aug
19

US Women's Volleyball vs. ICS (AWAY)

Intermountain Christian School loc: 6515 Lion Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, Athletics
Aug
20

Class VI Day

Waterford Campus
Aug
20

Upper School Orientation (*REQUIRED)

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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 Class of 2021 Gift A Custom-Designed Fire Pit to The Arboretum

Class of 2021 Senior Gift Committee along with their faculty mentor , Heidi Somsen. A longstanding tradition at Waterford is for seniors to unite and show the power of participation. From the bronze raven sculpture near the science building... Read more
Waterford Students Make History for Utah in 2021 Math Counts Competition

A screenshot of the moment that Liam found out he took 3rd place in the nation! Congratulations to students Kiran R. (VIII) and Liam R. (VI) for their incredible performance in the 2021 MATHCOUNTS National Competition! Selected as two of the... Read more
Cum Laude Society, 2021

On Wednesday, May 12, fifteen members of Waterford’s Class of 2021 were inducted into the Cum Laude Society — a century-old organization dedicated to the goal of recognizing and honoring true academic excellence. Its member institutions include the... Read more
Upper School Closing Award Ceremony, 2021

As taken from Head of School, Andrew Menke's welcoming remarks at the second annual Upper School Closing Awards Assembly. Good morning. Members of Class XI and XII, it’s so good to be with you—in person, and classes IX and X, thank you for... Read more
The Art of Persuasion

Class XI students and administrators listening to the persuasive speeches. Ms. Jorgenson and Ms. Weidner hosted a Class IX English event in Waterford's Heuston Concert Hall earlier this term. Class IX studied Julius Caesar, with a focus on the... Read more
Tarun M., Class XII, Receives Prestigious Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to Class XII student, Tarun M.—as a result of years of hard work and dedication to his academics, athletics, research, and service, he is the recipient of the below prestigious and highly competitive scholarship awards. Tarun entered... 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
OF MEANING AND PURPOSE

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

ACADEMICS

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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

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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