Over the past 25 years, the Waterford School has blossomed into a thriving institution that combines the high academic standards of the best Eastern independent schools, a unique educational philosophy grounded in the world’s great classical thinkers, and a friendly, down-to-earth Western sensibility. This remarkable growth and success are the direct result of a devoted and highly qualified faculty, capable students, and committed parents. Together, we have managed to create a unique educational culture that stimulates creativity and ignites a lifelong love of learning in every student. Although the school has always been deeply concerned to ensure its successful future, we believe that now is the time to carefully consider, in a more formal and public way, how we will enhance and expand this remarkable legacy. How will Waterford School continue to improve the wonderful environment we’ve all worked so hard to create? How will we maintain and accelerate the cycles of growth and improvement that have come to define our institution? And how can parents, alumni, and faculty take a more active role in securing and protecting the school’s future? This document seeks to answer these important questions—by presenting a 25-year plan that uses Waterford’s remarkable success as a springboard into an even brighter and more productive future. This long-term strategic development plan focuses on two primary goals: completing a beautiful, unified campus that reflects and enhances the essence of the school and creating a permanent endowment to secure Waterford’s long-term financial health. | 
