Who We Are
The Lamplighter School is an independent, co-educational day school for students in Pre-K (age 3) through fourth grade. Lamplighter offers a warm and supportive environment which inspires interest, enthusiasm, and self-confidence while pursuing academic excellence.
Lamplighter was founded on the principles of collaborative, hands-on learning, respect for self and others, shared values, and meaningful traditions. Lamplighter is a vibrant and dynamic school, and we are decidedly innovative and creative in our approach. Our facilities were uniquely designed to optimize student learning, engagement, and problem solving.
School Motto: A student is not a vessel to be filled, but a lamp to be lighted.
School Colors: Red + White
School Mascot: Chicken
School Song: "Lamplighter Spirit"
Statement of Inclusion
Definition: In support of The Lamplighter School’s mission to encourage all children to reach their potential, we commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect.
Purpose: In line with our value of collaboration, we understand the practice of inclusivity to be an essential responsibility. Understanding and respecting differences inspires compassion and empathy, and fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity.
Action: Inspiring students to seek a broader understanding of the world, we celebrate the many positive experiences and viewpoints that diversity, in all its forms, brings to our school community. The School’s commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our curriculum, collections, programming and services, manner of instruction, and in the physical and virtual spaces we provide. Members of our community are charged with the responsibility to act with integrity, empathy, honesty, and compassion, ensuring that all constituents feel welcomed, accepted, respected and valued.
JEDI Committee
Justice - Equity - Diversity - Inclusion
The JEDI Team is comprised of faculty and staff members whose work supports the mission of The Lamplighter School and the School's Statement of Inclusion. Their work supports the community by:
- Offering faculty and staff educational experiences and resources designed to expand awareness of unintended bias, as well as shine light on the unacknowledged challenges of minority groups and people of color in our community and beyond.
- Providing teachers with broader perspectives on the unique experiences of students and colleagues who share space and experience as a minority.
- Providing teachers with resources and strategies for creating classrooms and curricula that reflect the value of each student's race, culture, and abilities.
- Providing the Lamplighter community with the tools and support for uncomfortable, but necessary, conversations around justice and equity.
