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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205
Total Students -
39
Teachers -
26%
Students of Color -
Español
Starts in Pre-K -
6
Sports Offered -
$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
List of 3 news stories.
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Tenacre celebrates Orchard Day
This morning, Tenacre celebrated Orchard Day, a longtime tradition in which students honor the sixth graders in the Phyllis Scoboria Orchard. This tradition was started in 1953 by then-head of school Phyllis Scoboria as a student-only celebration in which students honor students. Orchard Day is a highly anticipated event that is not announced to students until the morning of Orchard Day. When students arrive at school and see Orchard Day cakes in the front foyer, they know the day has finally arrived! The celebration starts with first graders planting their class apple tree in the Tenacre orchard with help from their sixth-grade Big Friends. After the tree planting, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth graders present tributes that have been planned by each grade. Tributes often include poems, chants, or songs that have been written by students. The ceremony ends with cake on the playground. -
First grader takes over Head of School duties for the day
Today, a Tenacre first grader stepped into the role of Head of School after winning this coveted prize at the Tenacre Fair. Her day began by greeting students with handshakes, followed by a meeting with Tenacre’s Admission director, and making announcements at lunch. She concluded her leadership experience by overseeing the end-of-day dismissal. -
First- and second-graders love the P.E. biking unit
For the past two weeks, during P.E. class, all first- and second-graders have been participating in the annual bike-riding unit. First graders learn to ride a two-wheeler, while second graders learn more advanced riding and safety techniques, such as riding on grass or up hills. Parents dropped off bikes, and Tenacre provided additional bikes to use. P.E. instructors Stephen Jette and DaJaun Owens have been teaching safety lessons on bikes and scooters and helping students learn to ride two wheels. This program started in 2015 for first graders and has been a highlight ever since. In 2024, the P.E. department added second graders to this unit, which has also been a huge success.
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
