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The hub of our dynamic N-12 community, Wheeler's campus at the top of College Hill in Providence, offers student-focused learning spaces designed to encourage discovery, collaboration, play, and achievement.
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Our 120-acre farm in nearby Seekonk, MA provides students with state-of-the-art athletic facilities. It's a pastoral counterpoint to our urban campus—and is a living, hands-on laboratory for a range of unique programs.
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Head of School Mark Anderson P’27 is proud to announce that Wheeler is the recipient of a $1.2 million grant from The Children’s Education Initiative (TCEI), a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that facilitates educational opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged children.
The grant will fully fund two students at Wheeler – including tuition, fees, and all other school-related expenses – from kindergarten through 8th grade. Wheeler will then cover the full cost of their Wheeler Upper School education, ensuring full financial assistance all the way through graduation.
Through partnerships with independent schools like Wheeler, TCEI provides wraparound support that enables students from low-income families to enter top educational environments beginning in their earliest school years. Their model, which emphasizes privacy, dignity, and full inclusion, helps students reach their academic potential and develop a deep sense of belonging in their school communities.
“As a school that has high expectations for its students while providing them with equally high levels of personalized support, our mission directly aligns with that of TCEI,” says Mr. Anderson. “We are grateful and excited to receive such a transformational grant from the organization.”
Wheeler is just the 15th school selected across the United States – and only the second in New England – to partner with TCEI, following a comprehensive and competitive application process.
“We are proud to join a cohort of exceptional independent schools that want to be accessible to a socioeconomically diverse population of students,” says Director of Enrollment Anna Curtis P’36, P’38. “This grant will build on our own commitment to financial aid, and will allow us to open the doors even wider to bright and curious students who could not otherwise afford a Wheeler education.”
The two students who will be the initial beneficiaries of TCEI’s grant will be part of Wheeler’s incoming kindergarten class next fall. We look forward to welcoming them to our community and supporting their growth throughout their educational journeys at Wheeler.
Nov 9
Last Friday’s Multicultural Performance and Family Heritage Showcase celebrated the many traditions, talents, and stories that help make Wheeler such a vibrant place. From students’ incredible performances to their personal reflections about what the community means to them, the evening was a beautiful celebration of identity, heritage, and belonging.
Director of Equity, Community, and Belonging Princess Bomba P’16, P’18 reflected, “I remain overwhelmed with feelings of joy, pride and appreciation for our community as we experienced this representation of who we are.”
She added, “Our community came together and delivered a powerful message of diversity and belonging that I wish the world could see.”
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special! 💜💛💜💛
Nov 9
Despite Friday’s rainy weather, one of our families helped bring the brightness of Diwali into Hamilton’s 4th-grade classroom!
Rohan P. ’35’s mother, Priya, and grandmother, Padma, stopped by to share the story and meaning of the festival, which spans five days. The most significant celebration falls on the third day, which is today.
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, as well as followers of Sikhism, Jainism, and select Buddhist communities, and members of the global Indian and South Asian diaspora.
In addition to talking about the holiday with students, Priya and Padma also brought some fun and colorful activities along with them so everyone could experience a bit of Diwali’s warmth and joy.
“My mother and I were thrilled by the warm welcome we received today from the teachers and students at Wheeler,” Priya told us afterwards. “The students were so interested in the story of Ramayana, and the defeat of the demon Ravana by the God Rama – representing the victory of good over evil, light over dark, knowledge over ignorance. My mother spoke about the inner light of goodness overcoming negative thoughts and actions. The kids really seemed to enjoy the crafts, clothes, dancing, and stories. It meant a great deal to us to be able to share some of our culture and traditions with Rohan’s classmates and friends, and for Rohan to have his school community embrace his cultural background.”
Thank you to Priya, Padma, and Rohan for sharing Diwali with us, and happy Diwali to everyone in our community, and around the world, who celebrates! 🪔
Nov 8
We can’t wait to welcome prospective preschool families to Wheeler Farm on Saturday for our Nest Open House!
As Director of The Nest at Wheeler Michelle Dolan shares in this video, the Nov. 14 Open House will take place from 9:30-11:30am. It will be a great opportunity to meet Nest teachers, experience some of the incredible 120-acre farm campus and facilities, and learn more about the Nest’s nature-based education.
Families with children who will be in nursery and pre-kindergarten next year can register for the Open House at nest.wheelerschool.org.
Of course, there’s lots of other activities beyond the Open House happening at Wheeler this week – on both our city and farm campuses. Here are a few of the highlights:
TUESDAY
– Upper School Parent and Advisor Conferences, no school for US students
WEDNESDAY
– Veterans Day, school is closed.
FRIDAY
– Wheeler Family Association Presents: Meet-Up and Walk for Parents and Guardians, starting at 9am at Blackstone Boulevard (at the Lincoln School end) in Providence.
– Middle School Hangout on our Providence campus. This fun and free event will feature a movie, basketball, board games, and video game tournament! Milk and cookies will be served. If your student plans to attend, please RSVP by filling out the form that’s linked in last week’s e-newsletter.
SATURDAY
– The Nest Open House, from 9:30-11:30am at Wheeler Farm.
You can see more details about these events, along with a full calendar of upcoming programs, in the Parent Portal.
For now, enjoy the rest of the weekend, and we’ll see everyone back at school tomorrow!
Nov 8
