Wyoming Seminary Lower School offers a rich assortment of motivating experiences and enriching activities, outside the classroom, which are designed to make learning fun and ignite curiosity and wonder in every student.
The Lower School's student life activities include numerous sports, including basketball, cross country, field hockey and soccer; art groups like the Primary Players (Grades 3-5) and the Middle School Theatre Group (Grades 6-8); and educational programs that transcend classrooms and textbooks, such as student government, math counts, WEBS (Women Empowered by Science), and Environmental Club. These programs lend themselves to games, shows, galleries, exhibits and contests that are routinely attended by peers and faculty and staff members.
Student government consists of two Blue Team and two White Team Leaders in eighth grade. Nominations are made, elections are held and candidates present speeches to fifth- through eighth-grade students who select their Team Leaders who must serve as a positive role model for middle-school students, maintain at least a C-average and be involved in at least one extracurricular activity.
Our exciting field trips throughout the year, as well as the grand finale of Field Day, add another vibrant layer to student life at Wyoming Seminary Lower School. Field Day has been held for more than 100 years, a day of food, games, music, races and much more, preceding the traditional eighth-grade graduation ceremony and other end-of-year opportunities to make memories.
Several hobbies and interests are also represented in Sem's afterschool enrichment sessions, where the offerings vary from board games to storytelling and arts and crafts, creating a fun experience that allows students to connect with like-minded classmates. Additionally, aftercare is available for a fee.
NEW Early Childhood Education Campus
At the Early Childhood Education Campus, classes are a balance of learning and fun, igniting curiosity and wonder. Each day includes art, music, and physical activities to promote strong gross motor skills. Students are introduced to the concept of “content learning” through lessons in science and social studies. Content learning is a technique that introduces subject matter in an interesting and fun way allowing the child to create a memory bank of information to pull from in future lessons at the elementary level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the schedule options at the new Education Campus?
The Early Childhood Education Campus offers programming from the end of August to the end of May. Classes run Monday through Friday, with 5 full-day options, and 5 half-day options. Students may be dropped off as early as 8:30 a.m. Nap time occurs once per day between 1:00-2:30 p.m. for the Toddler and Preschool 3/4 Levels.
| Level | Arrival time | Half Day Dismissal | Full Day Dismissal | Extended Day |
| Toddler | 8:30am | 11:30am | 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
| Preschool 3/4 | 8:30am | 11:30am | 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
How old does my child have to be to enroll?
| Level | |
| Toddler | Age 2 by September 1 |
| Preschool N 3/4 | Age 3 by September 1 |
Will lunches and snacks be provided?
There will be a snack provided in the morning, and in the afternoon for those who choose the full-day option. Lunch will not be provided. Lunches should be stored in suitable containers for a dry storage area as they will not go into a refrigerator during the day. Water bottles should also be brought in along with lunches.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Your child must be potty trained in order to enter the Preschool 3/4 Level (age 3).
How large are the class sizes?
The Early Childhood Education Campus follows all Educational regulations. The Toddler classroom size is a 6:1 ratio and the Preschool classroom size at 8:1 ratio.
Does my child need to wear a Uniform?
Uniforms must be worn by all classes from Toddler to Preschool 4/5. New Uniforms can be ordered through Flynn and O’Hara. At the end of each school year, families can recycle their children's gently used uniforms to be repurchased by another family at a discounted rate. A sale will take place prior to each school year for repurchase.
Field Day is among the most anticipated events of the school year, a full day of races, games, food and drinks, enjoyed not only by students but also faculty, staff and parents.
Wyoming Seminary employs an expert staff in and out of the classroom, using all personnel, including our Metz Culinary Management chefs, to give students the best and most interactive education possible.