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La Salle Academy and De La Salle Middle Schoollasalle-academy.org | 401-351-7750
La Salle Academy is Rhode Island’s premier Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school for grades 6-12. Founded in 1871 and located in the heart of Providence, La Salle has been shaping leaders for more than 150 years. Students come from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and beyond, drawn to a tradition of academic rigor, faith, and innovation.
Set on a 29-acre campus, La Salle offers an unparalleled student experience — state-of-the-art science labs and classrooms, a nationally ranked athletics program, and a vibrant arts community that inspires creativity.On the campus, De La Salle Middle School serves as a “school within a school” for grades 6-8. Its curriculum sharpens executive functioning skills and focuses on academic excellence while equipping students not only to thrive in high school but to stand out in college and beyond.
At the core of it all is the school’s mission: to provide young people, especially those in need, with an exceptional education that is rooted in the ideals of its founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle — faith, service, and community.
Discover why generations of families choose La Salle Academy. Join the fall Open House on Oct. 26, 2025, or schedule a private tour or student shadow day at lasalle-academy.org.
Moses Brown School
mosesbrown.org | 401-831-7350
Moses Brown School is a coeducational day school for students in nursery through grade 12. One of the oldest Quaker schools in the United States, Moses Brown nurtures students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens equipped with the skills, character, and confidence to lead in a changing world. Its relevant and rigorous academic curriculum encourages students to think critically and act compassionately and includes advanced and one-of-a-kind signature courses.
Students come from over 30 towns in Massachusetts and 40 towns in Rhode Island to the school’s unparalleled 33-acre Providence campus with state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to learn in immersive ways — whether it’s in the classroom, on the stage, in art studios, on the athletic fields, or through service to the broader community. Moses Brown’s reputation for educational excellence is anchored by dynamic faculty and staff who provide personal attention, challenge, and support to help students succeed in college and beyond.
Learn more about Moses Brown School and its diverse and welcoming community at its Open House on Oct. 18. Visit mosesbrown.org/globe for schedule information and to register.
Notre Dame Academyndahingham.com | 781-749-5930
Notre Dame Academy (NDA) Hingham, an independent, all-girls Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, prepares young women in grades 6 through 12 to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and open-minded leaders. Established in 1853 as the first all-girls day school in Massachusetts, NDA is a welcoming learning community that recognizes and cultivates each student’s distinctive promise and potential. With small class sizes which have a student to faculty ratio of 8:1 and a dynamic curriculum, including over 21 AP courses, the school’s distinguished faculty takes each girl on a deep dive into learning while building her confidence and resilience.
Whether competing on one of the 35 athletic teams or participating in one of more than 30 co-curricular activities and service opportunities, NDA encourages girls to challenge themselves in a nurturing environment. Billiart leadership programming shaped by St. Julie Billiart, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and early college counseling prepare young women for college and beyond (with 100 percent matriculation rate to four-year colleges and universities). NDA also boasts the power of an alumnae network of over 6,000 strong, thoughtful women. NDA inspires hearts, minds, and voices so students are prepared to lead a life of purpose.
For more information visit one of NDA’s open houses this fall:
Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm
Open houses include tours of the school, conversations with President Annemarie Lynch Kenneally and Principal Dr. Mary Merrigan as well as opportunities to speak with faculty, staff, and current students.
Thacher Montessori Schoolthacherschool.org | 617-361-2522
Serving pre-K through grade 8, Thacher Montessori School nurtures each child’s natural curiosity and love of learning while preparing them to thrive academically and personally. Thacher’s multi-aged classrooms encourage leadership, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. With a comprehensive, child-centered curriculum tailored to students’ individual needs, the school offers a supportive environment that fosters independence, respect, and joy in learning.
Filled with natural light and direct outdoor access, Thacher’s classrooms inspire students to explore, discover, and grow. In addition to a strong Montessori foundation, students engage in art, music, drama, Spanish, and athletics, connecting classroom learning to the broader world.
Thacher students graduate as confident, capable learners who bring curiosity and compassion to their next learning communities. Register for the Thacher Virtual Visit Oct. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. or a Get to Know Thacher event Oct. 23, Nov. 13, or Jan. 29 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
The Woodward School for Girls
thewoodwardschool.org | 617-773-5610
The Woodward School for Girls is a private, all-girls independent school located in Quincy Center. Woodward has been educating and empowering young women in grades 6-12 since 1894. Woodward students gain a strong foundation in academic rigor, intellectual growth, risk-taking, and independent and creative thinking. At Woodward, the low student-to-teacher ratio promotes individual growth and accomplishment, fosters close relationships between students and staff, and creates a supportive and dynamic atmosphere for learning. Faculty members constantly encourage students to try new things, explore their passions, and take on leadership opportunities, which rings true to the school’s motto: “We learn so we may lead.”
Woodward is known for its academic excellence, offering college preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. The rigorous academics foster critical and creative thinking, exceptional public speaking, and community service involvement. Students benefit from college counseling starting in grade 9, a progressive STEM curriculum, a vibrant visual and performing arts program, IMPACT learning internships, competitive athletics, and Woodward’s long-standing traditions. Students are committed to advancing their lives and the lives of others through the school’s core values of generosity, integrity, respect and responsibility, leadership, and scholarship.Families are invited to learn more at Open Houses on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, or at an Information Session on Monday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For details, visit thewoodwardschool.org or contact Jennie Donegan, the director of enrollment, at [email protected] or 617-773-5610, ext. 219.
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