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As a Community we Strive to

Work Hard, Find Joy
& Be Kind

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.

Our Mission

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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205

Total Students
39

Teachers
26%

Students of Color
Español

Starts in Pre-K
6

Sports Offered
$1 mil

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Success By Design

A Campaign for Tenacre's Future

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News & Events

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Second graders create cat toys for Animal Rescue League drive
1/14/2026
Tenacre is hosting an Animal Rescue League Community Drive this month to collect new supplies for shelter animals. As part of this effort, second graders made cat toys during tech class this week. Working in the Design Center's woodshop, students used the drill press to bore holes in wooden dowels, then cut fabric strips and attached them to the dowels with leather cord. And voilà—an entertaining toy for cats!
Tigers basketball off to a strong start
1/14/2026
Fifth graders teams kicked off the basketball season this week. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams have two wins. Fifth- and sixth-grade sports are part of Tenacre’s P.E. program. Students practice during P.E. class to prepare for the season and play games after school. They have the option to play flag football, soccer, or run cross country in the fall, play basketball in the winter, and play baseball/softball in the spring. The sixth-grade basketball teams have their first games next week.
Students inspired by gratitude
1/13/2026
Students in grades 2–6 were inspired this morning by author Katie Wood, who spoke to the group about the importance of gratitude in daily life. Wood is the author of A Simple Seed: Of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles, a daily journal to help students focus on mindset, interpersonal connections, and social-emotional well-being. Wood spoke about the importance of focusing on the positive, practicing gratitude daily, being kind to others, and believing in oneself.