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A WORLD-CHANGING PREP SCHOOL SINCE 1882

Wardlaw+Hartridge School

About W+H
OUR MISSION
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School prepares students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. We provide an educational atmosphere characterized by academic challenge, rigorous inquiry, support for individual excellence, diversity, and a familial sense of community.

MEET OUR FACULTY & STAFF
We provide a personal approach to educating and developing the whole child, enabling them to achieve the highest standards of academic performance and personal growth.

Pioneering. Thinkers.
Admission
SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PIONEERING. THINKER.

The best way to experience The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is to see for yourself. Learn more through a private tour, at one of our upcoming events or by inquiring online.

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School provides a superlative education to students in grades PreK(3) through 12 focusing on each student's individual strengths and talents. We strive for educational excellence and work to make a difference in the world around us by helping students become Pioneering. Thinkers.
Academics
PIONEERING. THINKERS.

Wardlaw+Hartridge curricula and programs aim to stretch imaginations, develop athletic and artistic skills, foster collaboration and global understanding, and provide opportunities for leadership and personal growth.

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Our Signature Programs prepare students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. These opportunities for students to engage in additional programming develop global citizens with the courage and character to shape the future of our world.

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Arts
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
Wardlaw+Hartridge offers a robust Performing Arts program including general music, band, choir, theatrical plays and musicals, private music lessons and dance. In the Visual Arts, our students work with skilled, experienced faculty members in dedicated art spaces to develop their talents and explore their creativity.
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Athletics
SPORTS PROGRAMS

Learn more about each Rams Athletic Program. From the program page, use links to Coach & Team Information, or Team Schedules for more specifics.

SPORTS REGISTRATION

Find all of the forms necessary for current W+H Athletes to submit for athletic eligibility, plus tons of useful information and resources for athletes.

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Community
The W+H Experience

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School fosters a culture of excellence and meaningful lifetime connections within our community. Each interaction is welcoming and responsive, creates a sense of belonging and caring, for every one who walks through our doors.
We are distinguished by an ethos of care, respect, empathy, and a strong partnership with families which all contribute to the vibrant sense of community that is our hallmark.
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Middle School Elects Captain’s Council House Leaders

Rudy Brandl '83

Oct 1 2025

Congratulations to the six Middle School students who were elected as members of the Captain’s Council. This group of students have been appointed as leaders of the three Middle School Houses – Hayward, Leal and Scribner. They will serve as the House captains and collaborate to plan House related events.

This year’s Captain’s Council (pictured) top row: Tessa Gehl ’30 (Leal), Sasha Buezo ’30 (Scribner) and Shaina Patel ’30 (Hayward), and front row: Samay Jain ’31 (Leal), Alizeh Nazir ’31 (Scribner) and Advik Singh ’31 (Hayward).