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Lower School

Energy. Curiosity. Wonder.

LIFE BEGUN



We believe every boy in our charge must be known, cared for, loved, and provided with every opportunity to fulfill his potential. We encourage Lower School boys to develop positive attitudes about themselves and others.

Helping boys learn how to learn is our core objective. Small class sizes and two full-time teachers per room ensure exceptional support. Core subjects—enriched by physical education, art, music, Spanish, and more—create well-rounded learners through an interdisciplinary approach.

An essential element of the Lower School experience is the Brunswick Trust, which guides character development across grades. Grounded in the school motto—Courage, Honor, Truth—lessons and social-emotional learning help boys develop respect, responsibility, kindness, humility, grit, and adaptability.

Academics

Boys build strong foundations in core subjects while developing curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through hands-on exploration.

Arts

In the visual and performing arts, boys build skills, take creative risks, and find joy in expressing themselves.

Student Life

Boys explore interests, build friendships, and learn the value of responsibility and teamwork through offerings such as the Big Brother Program, Student Council, and the Singing Bruins—and after-school activities including Chess, Karate, LEGO Robotics, and Woodworking.

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Boys

Enrolled in Lower School for the 2026-2027 academic year

104-Acre

Campus

Providing a spacious, safe environment for Lower School students

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Clubs Offered

Encouraging exploration and skill-building

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Scholar: ‘Wrestle With Ideas of the Greatest Minds’
Scholar: ‘Wrestle With Ideas of the Greatest Minds’

Shilo Brooks, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, spoke to students in early October about how to get the most out of their education and, especially, how pursuing the “life of the mind” can prepare them for lives of meaning and leadership.

Record Crowd: Parents, Faculty Convene for Annual Meeting & Dinner
Record Crowd: Parents, Faculty Convene for Annual Meeting & Dinner

​​​​​​​Brunswick School welcomed more than 900 parents, faculty, staff, and special guests to its Annual Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, September 17, as the community gathered to mark Head of School Thomas W. Philip’s final year of leading the school.

Seniors 'Commended' As National Merit Scholars
Seniors 'Commended' As National Merit Scholars

Twenty Brunswick seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.