Our Middle School program is committed to the growth of each child’s academic and social/emotional development. In and out of the classroom, students learn to challenge themselves and accept responsibility. Our teachers invite each child to stretch and grow within an environment that emphasizes the values of “respect, responsibility, trustworthiness and compassion.” As our Mission suggests, we embrace the opportunity to build an “emotionally and physically safe community” for each of our young learners.

The academic program at Liggett provides a thoughtful balance between a traditional curriculum and progressive instruction. Our students enjoy a challenging program that includes core classes as well as modern and classical languages, fine and performing arts, communications and technology. The faculty is comprised of specially trained teachers who are fully engaged in their field of study. Teachers bring their passions to the classroom and to the cocurricular activities that enhance our unique curriculum. Additionally, the small class size and attention to learning style allows us to unlock the potential of each student.

Within our building and our daily routines, the emphasis is on developing the whole child. The Advisory Program, for example, empowers children to become self-advocates, to take risks, to learn from each other, and to derive confidence from the experience of pushing beyond that comfort zone. The Middle School’s exceptional Outdoor Education program provides a wonderfully safe forum for this type of self-discovery outside the school walls.

At the Middle School, faculty and staff are committed to supporting each student’s positive growth though a critical phase of life. We enjoy being a part of the team (staff, student, family) that helps adolescents exceed expectations while redefining goals and aspirations.