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Lower School

Grades 1 Through 4

Where every child is known, loved, and challenged.

Built on a foundation of warm relationships, high expectations, and joyful, rigorous learning, our Lower School is where lifelong learners are made.

Our Approach

High nurture. High expectation. Every single day.

We believe these two things aren't opposites - they're inseparable. In our Lower School, children are truly seen and valued for who they are while being gently, purposefully challenged to grow. Teachers know each child deeply: their strengths, their quirks, their worries, and their potential.

Our days are thoughtfully structured to balance rigor with joy. Strong core academics in literacy and math are woven together with science, Spanish, music, art, physical education, library, technology, and character education - every week, for every child.

Academic Excellence

Research-based reading and math instruction, small-group targeted support, and frequent progress monitoring ensure every child is challenged at exactly the right level.

Belonging and Character

Positive Steps, Collegiate Crew jobs, and community service opportunities help students develop empathy, responsibility, and the confidence to contribute.

Whole-Child Growth

Spanish, arts, STEM, and wellness are woven into every week, because curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow when students have many ways to shine.

Family Partnership

We partner closely with families through clear communication, shared goals, and mutual trust. The home-school connection matters profoundly in these early years.

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“Children leave our Lower School not only as confident readers and mathematicians, but as kind, curious, resilient people who know how to be part of a community.”

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Signature Experiences

Capstone moments built on daily habits. Our most memorable events aren't one-off occasions. They're the culmination of skills, values, and habits nurtured all year long — and they give students a real audience for their real work.

Performing Arts

Musicals & Concerts
From the First Grade Mini Musical to the Fourth Grade full-production Musical with sets, costumes, and makeup — every student finds their stage.

STEM and Technology

Robotics Month & Tinker
Time Robotics Month in February, weekly after-school STEM challenges, science fair, and the immersive Bat Cave and Spartan Medical School experiences fill our students' lives with wonder and exploration opportunities.

World Languages

Spanish & Cultural Studies
Pasaporte grade-level projects, cooking and cultural celebrations, and fourth-grade translation and country research build global awareness from day one.

Leadership

Collegiate Crew
Every student holds a job or role in our school community throughout the year - building ownership, independence, and pride in contributing to something larger than themselves.

Literacy

Young Authors Day & Book Clubs
Grade-level book clubs, Read Across America, Accelerated Reader celebrations, and Young Authors Day nurture a genuine love of reading and writing.

Service Learning

Community Impact
Food drives, kindness initiatives, the Green Team, and student gardening programs help children see themselves as contributors who can make a real difference.

Recognition

A school that others take notice of.

Our commitment to whole-child excellence has earned meaningful recognition. Our intentional approach to developing programs that suit the evolving needs of our students is a true differentiator for our school. And while these impactful elements of our school are notable, what is most important is what shows up every day in the confidence and character of our students.

KACEE Kansas Green School of the Year
#1 K-12 Private School in Kansas (niche.com)
Dedicated Academic Support Coordinator, Reading Specialist, and Counselor
Small class sizes with strong adult-to-student ratios
Dedicated daily ELA & math instructional blocks

Come see what belonging looks like. We'd love to show your family the Lower School in person. Schedule a visit and experience our community for yourself.

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