Welcome to Tenacre
Every day at Tenacre begins with a handshake as the head of school greets arriving students. This act of trust and personal attention sets the tone for all that follows. At Tenacre, we embrace the elementary years.
As a Pre-K through Grade 6 coed school, we offer a dynamic and exciting environment in which children progressively develop critical thinking skills, become confident and joyful learners, and move forward into higher education and life as caring citizens.
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Schoolhouse Program
The Schoolhouse is home to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade at Tenacre.
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Public Speaking
Learning to feel comfortable on stage or speaking in front of groups is part of the Tenacre experience.
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Individualized Instruction
Tenacre teaches students in small, flexible groups, meeting the needs of individuals while keeping expectations high for all students.
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Tenacre Traditions
Tenacre’s many traditions unite the school community and are a cherished part of school life for every Tenacre student.
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199
Total Students -
39
Teachers -
25%
Students of Color -
Español
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6
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$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
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PK and K learn all about honeybees
Pre-kindergartners and kindergartners learned all about bees this morning in the final of the Gwyn Loud science workshops of the spring. After starting with a story about the lifecycle of honeybees, students had the opportunity to explore different stations in the classroom that featured a live honeybee station, large-scale photos of honey bees, a dress-up area with beekeeper clothing, and picture books. -
Community cheers on runners at Tenacre's Boston Marathon water stop
Tenacre was proud to continue a 20+ year tradition of hosting its annual water stop at the Boston Marathon yesterday. Our Tigers handed out hundreds of cups of water to thirsty runners while bringing the energy to our water stop at Route 16 and Morton Street in Wellesley. Burgers and dogs, courtesy of Chef Riseborough, kept our crew fueled through the day! -
PK class sings "The Tenacre Song"
This morning Tenacre pre-kindergarteners took to the stage in Wells Playhouse to sing the “Tenacre Song” for their parents and Big Friends in fourth grade. This was the PKers first opportunity to perform on stage, and they received enthusiastic applause! The “Tenacre Song” is considered the school’s alma mater. It was written by Phyllis Scoboria, who was Tenacre’s head of school from 1952 to 1972.
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Gr. 5 Parent/Guardian Coffee
Join us after drop-off for some coffee and conversation!Linda B. Nitschelm Dining Room
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
