At Waterford, we view health as a holistic triad encompassing physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being. Health, in this sense, is the foundation for lives of meaning and purpose, and a central goal of a world-class liberal arts education. In partnership with parents, Waterford seeks to provide students with experiences, curriculum, and counsel that will build confidence and resilience, preparing students to flourish in a world of challenge and opportunity.
Waterford offers health services, counseling and robust community support that prioritizes students’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Effective health policies and practices are essential to the community. Waterford’s health services collaborates with students, parents, and faculty to provide support for healthcare needs in order to keep students healthy and help them reach their greatest potential.
The Waterford School has a school nurse and counselors on campus throughout the school day, and all coaches, office staff, and playground monitors are required to have first aid training. A certified athletic trainer is also available in the Middle and Upper School.
Student health and safety is paramount at Waterford. The school will obtain emergency contact information for all students prior to the start of the school year which is critical to the School’s swift and effective action at the time of illness or injury. All students are required to have a physical examination and be up-to-date on vaccinations (unless exempt) before entering Waterford School.
The role of the Lower, Middle and Upper School Counselors is to support students’ overall well-being, particularly when emotional issues or learning differences affect school success, and also with skill building for self-regulation and positive relationships. Waterford’s doctoral-level psychologists assess students’ needs in consultation with parents, teachers, administrators, and deans. If needed, referrals to outside healthcare providers are made so that students can succeed emotionally, socially, and academically.
Work with individual students, families, and the faculty will begin when potential barriers to learning and wellness occur. Waterford’s psychologists provide short-term, solution-focused interventions to promote and foster strong and respectful relationships, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. Counseling services may include:
Waterford School counselors are dedicated to the development and support of the whole child. Additionally, the Waterford community offers a small student:faculty ratio of 8:1, academic support programs, digital citizenship curriculum, and a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities such as dance, outdoor, physical education, and athletics, which also support well-being and happiness for the student body.
Celebrate 5 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2021. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2021 Reunion
Celebrate 10 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2016. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2016 Reunion
Celebrate 15 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2011 Reunion
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2006 Reunion
Celebrate 25 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2001. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2001 Reunion
Come together with Waterford alumni from across the entire 1990s for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing! This combined reunion is a chance to celebrate the friendships, memories, and moments that made your Waterford years so special. Enjoy hearty appetizers and a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, while catching up with old friends and sharing laughs about your school days.
Register for the 90’s Reunion
Saturday, May 16 | 7:30 – 11:30 AM | Murray Science Center
We’re bringing back birding! Who remembers the Class IX Bird Project? Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, family-friendly event with Mark Bromley, James Harris, Mike Johnson ‘88, and Bekka Joslin. We will meet at Waterford and take a bus together. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars (we will have extras on hand if you don’t have your own).
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Friday, May 15 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | East Field
We’re excited to see Waterford Alumni at our annual Alumni Soccer Game! This Waterford tradition gives former players the chance to return to the field, reconnect with old teammates, and showcase their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you played with us just a few years ago or several decades ago, we look forward to seeing you back on the field. Make sure to bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Friday, May 15 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Main Quad | No Registration Required
Join us for a fun BBQ bash at Waterford with current families and Waterford staff and faculty. It’s a great way to connect with your Waterford classmates and enjoy delicious food before the Alumni Soccer Game!
No registration is needed for the Spring BBQ. Please join us!
Friday, May 15 | 3:30 – 7:00 PM | Haught Visual Arts Gallery at Waterford | No Registration Required
Waterford has always been a place where creativity thrives. Join us for the first-ever Alumni Art Show in the Haught Visual Arts Gallery located in the Visual Arts Building (700), and reconnect with the creative spirit that shaped your time here. This exhibition features work by 16 Waterford alumni artists, reflecting a range of disciplines, perspectives, and practices.
Brief remarks at 4:00 PM will be offered by Gallery Manager and Curator Charlie Tadlock, with insight into the works selected for this year’s exhibition.
It’s a celebration of the artists who began their journeys at Waterford and the community that remains part of their creative journey.
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Friday, May 15 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Miller Student Commons | Registration Highly Recommended
Ever wish you could go back and sit in your favorite class one more time? This Alumni Weekend, you can. We’re bringing you back “Back to Class” where you’ll have the chance to slip into a real, live Upper School classroom and experience Waterford exactly as it exists today. Same teachers, same energy, same magic. Come relive the feeling.
Friday, May 15 | 1:00– 1:15 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Don’t leave lunch just yet. Immediately following the Kick-Off, Head of School Andrew Menke will take a few minutes to share what’s been happening at Waterford; the changes, the milestones, and the exciting things on the horizon. It’s a chance to hear straight from the source about the school you helped shape and where it’s headed next. No sign-up needed, just pull up a seat.
Friday, May 15 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Kick off Alumni Weekend the right way — with good food and even better company. Join us in the new Miller Student Commons for Waterford’s all-inclusive dining experience, and spend the lunch hour reconnecting with the faculty who made your time here unforgettable. Pull up a chair, catch up with old favorites, and let the weekend begin. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, May 15 | 1:20 – 2:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
For many of you, Assistant Head of School, Todd Winters, was the first person who ever showed you and your parents around our 41 acre campus. Now he’s back to do it again! Todd will lead you through Waterford’s beautiful newest additions and recent transformations, giving you a firsthand look at what your years here helped build. Whether it’s your first tour with Todd or your second, you won’t want to miss this one.