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WHO WE ARE

Community for Gifted and Insatiable Learners

We understand the unique needs of gifted learners. Learning at Lighthouse is inquiry based, grounded in each student’s passions and supported with a personalized plan. Flexible use of time, space and resources helps students experience autonomy with purpose in a community of peers.

Personalized Learning Experiences

Learning is shaped around each student's strengths and interests to motivate them and meet their needs.

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Preparation for the Future

Each student discovers their interests and develops the academic and life skills they need to pursue the career, college and life path they choose.

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A Place of Value and Belonging

Learning is inspired and engagement thrives when each student feels valued and that they belong in our schools.

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Testimonials

Hear From Our Panthers

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We’re a small but mighty community at Lighthouse. We know the students well, we know the families well, and we know each other well. There’s a sense of belonging here. Everyone is always there for each other.

lisa cisewski, lighthouse coordinator

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I greatly value that my child has time to work on individual goals, yet also has time to work with peers on new things.

jacqui cary, parent

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I’m not the best at writing, but I’m much better at math. If I were in a traditional school, I’d struggle with writing but math would be too easy. Ever since I’ve gone to school here, it’s been a much more enjoyable experience for me being able to learn at the pace that I want to.

lucas, lighthouse student

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Lighthouse is a place that redefined what public school and learning looked like to us as parents; a place where students with unique qualities and challenges can come to grow and learn and decide who they want to be in this world.

jessica wallerstedt, parent

News & Events

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The project is the learning

Some fourth graders are considering this question: How do challenges and changes impact my thoughts, actions and feelings? They’ll answer the question through their project work in English Language Arts, math, humanities and more as they are led on a journey from Mount Everest to their own life experiences.

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From theme parks to survivor island

Small groups of Westwood 8th graders are huddled around giant graph papers scattered with colorful shapes. The shapes are the rides and shops they’ve designed for their amusement park. They’ve imagined each feature, calculated area, perimeter, and entrance coordinates. Next, they will apply physics concepts to design and model their rollercoaster.

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Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight

It's time to shine a light on members of the Class of 2025! These students have been an invaluable part of our Panther community and we're cheering them on as they pursue further education, a career or trade, take a role with the military or do something else altogether. They’ve made us proud in so many ways and we know they will go on to do great things.

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