Brightfield School

06/12/2026

School's out! We celebrated our last week in style with hikes, bikes, and plenty of silliness. Happy summer!!!

06/12/2026

06/08/2026

We can't believe it's our last week of school! Brightfield students have already been thinking ahead to what next year will hold, and recently spent time in next year's cohorts creating art that reflects their hopes and dreams for next year.

There are still a handful of spots available for next year in Kindergarten, grade 2, and grades 5-8! Reach out if you're also excited about opportunities for place-based learning next year!

05/27/2026

This is the month of spring overnight trips at Brightfield! As a part of our school year, our students take part in overnights and expeditions that progress in challenge and skill as they get older. We just welcomed back our 3/4 cohort from a cabin on a pond in Bridgton, our 5/6 cohort from two nights in a cabin at Camden Hills State Park, and our 7/8 students are currently backpacking for four nights in the White Mountains on the Pemi loop.

Experiential education is a part of daily life at Brightfield, but our expeditions are a chance for students to really stretch their sense of self, and what they can achieve as a group. We are proud of all the risks they took on, the joys they discovered, and the peak experiences they are having at the end of this school year.

05/01/2026

Spring had brought so many opportunities to take our learning outside the classroom - from the lower field to Boston!

Join us for our Swing into Spring Event on May 2nd, or reach out to schedule a tour and see if a place-based, small school environment is right for your child! Applications are still open for Kindergarten and select grade levels for the 2026-27 school year!

04/28/2026

We hope to see you this Saturday from 10-1 for our Swing Into Spring Community Event!

04/23/2026

Applications are open for kindergarten at Brightfield for the 2026-27 school year! If you are looking for a full-day kindergarten experience for your child that blends strong academic foundations with forest-based play and learning, reach out to learn more and apply through our website by May 4th.

04/20/2026

Current and prospective Brightfield families and community partners are invited to join us on Saturday, May 2nd, to celebrate spring and our growing school community. Join us for food, fun, and the kick-off of an exciting process to expand our spaces for outdoor learning and play!

04/10/2026

Check out our latest newsletter for more about our upcoming Swing into Spring event, kindergarten admissions, and a spotlight on the 5th-grade experience at Brightfield! You can find the link in the comments/ on our bio.

03/03/2026

Check out our latest newsletter to read more about upcoming events, enrollment, and winter fun at Brightfield! - https://mailchi.mp/brightfieldschool/januaryatbrightfield-13849967