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Why Maharishi School?

Welcome to Maharishi School, one of America’s most unique and progressive schools. What began in 1981 as a single innovative school is now the model for a special kind of holistic education around the world.

At Maharishi School, the foundation of our college preparatory program is optimal alertness. You could have the most ideal school imaginable—best teachers, best facilities, best curriculum, and technology—but if students enter the classroom stressed, fatigued, or distracted, how much can be gained?

What if there was a way to optimize students’ alertness? Every aspect of school life would be enhanced: assimilating and retaining knowledge, social and emotional development, physical health and well-being.

That is why at Maharishi School we invest in rest—of a special kind. Our students and teachers take time to transcend twice a day, with the practice of yoga and Transcendental Meditation. This allows them to gain deep rest and dissolve stress before it accumulates. It improves brain functioning. In a world of nearly incessant outer stimuli, it gives them a respite of inner silence, a connection with their own individual true self.

Gain Self-Knowledge

Through our unique program that is part theory, part practice, students learn to operate from a place of center. They learn how to imbue life with stillness, self-awareness, and presence. This lays the foundation for academic success and prepares students for all areas of future life.

Our goal is to help our students be the best version of themselves—starting with knowing who they are.

Think vertically and make connections.

We offer AP exams to prepare our students for college-level work and Honors classes to promote original work. Our students also have a unique interdisciplinary course called Consciousness, Connections, & Life Skills where they see underlying, universal principles that are common to the structure and functioning of all aspects of life—their academic subjects, in nature, and in themselves. Students make connections between all the surface details and the big ideas.

Tap new reservoirs of creativity.

Our students are awake. They are dynamic. We want to help them unleash their creativity, and that’s where Project-Based Learning serves them best.

Our Project Period gives students 70 minutes to explore their passions three days a week, whether in a teacher designed project or one they have proposed as an independent or small group project. They problem-solve, they experiment, they falter and keep trying. They are exercising real-life skills in areas of interest, supported by teachers, community experts, and/or online resources. Project Period is another doorway to finding oneself. It’s another place where individuality is honored and encouraged.

Be successful and happy.

Maharishi School students awaken hidden potentials and accomplish audacious goals. Our alumni have gone on to prestigious universities such as MIT, Stanford, Middlebury, and Oxford. They boast achievements in renowned international competitions like INTEL Science and Engineering Fair and Destination Imagination’s Global Finals. The daily practice of Transcendental Meditation also helps to keep life in check so our students can just be happy with themselves regardless of the competitions, goals, or pressure they will face.

Be valued.

We’re small. All the students know each other. Teachers know all the students. And the small class sizes create a learning environment where every relationship matters and every voice is encouraged and expected. Students from 30 countries have walked through our doors allowing for a rich mosaic of perspectives and preferences.

Beyond our doorstep lies Fairfield, a small, safe community stitched together with progressive values and people from all over the world. Smithsonian Magazine recently named Fairfield one of the “Top Small Towns in America to Visit.” It’s so special that Oprah herself came to visit Fairfield and Maharishi School and slipped into a meditation seat next to our students. This intimate and inclusive setting makes Maharishi School a very special home away from home.

Maharishi School’s vision of holistic education encompasses not just an array of academic subjects and extracurricular pursuits, but also a focus on character development from outer examples and training. We are committed to drawing out the phenomenal gifts and potential in each person’s inner self.

Close eyes.

Tap In.

Be You.

A flower only blooms when its roots are watered.

In the same way, when we nourish ourselves through meditation, our true nature blossoms and we unleash our innate creativity and genius.

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🍂You can buy tickets in advance at the link in our bio
🍂Bring your own blankets and foldable chairs for a picnic
🍂If you have any questions or concerns please contact Danielle Wallace dwallace@maharishischool.org
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Ishita has received the following award:
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🦋All of our students will be dismissed at lunch 🦋All of our students will be dismissed at lunchtime on Friday September 22nd for Faculty Professional Development at Maharishi School.
🦋Enjoy the weekend and we will see you at the normal time on Monday!
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📖Today is the first day of the Scholastic Book 📖Today is the first day of the Scholastic Book Fair, come check it out in the Lower School Library!📖
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The ASP at Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, wa The ASP at Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, was created to meet the needs of working parents or other parents that are in need of extra after school programs for their children. This program is designed for children attending Kindergarten through 8th grade. The program is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that meets the needs of our Elementary and Middle School students and families within a child-centered environment that is both relaxing and stimulating.
At our program we will encourage the children to balance their leisure time. This will be done by providing a structured environment, with plenty of opportunities for children to choose activities that will enhance their social, mental, physical and intellectual growth.
Structure of the After School Program
The ASP is offered only when the school is in session from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
If a scheduled school day has to be canceled, the ASP will also be canceled. 
Daily structured and unstructured activities include:
🌟Snack
🌟Mixed age grouping
🌟Homework supervision
🌟Crafts and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities
🌟Passive games
🌟Dance, yoga
🌟Movie-pizza-popcorn party
🌟Seasonal activities
🌟Outdoor activities
🌟Library
If there is interest in regular clubs, we will definitely accommodate that: e.g., sewing, garden-kitchen, music, dance, international language, or recycling clubs.
The After School Program contract and application form must be completed before starting the program.
Click the link in our bio to register.
We are getting SO excited about the Fall Fair on O We are getting SO excited about the Fall Fair on October 1st from 11-3, here are some things that you can participate in there:
🍂Delicious food vendors 
🍂Craft Table 
🍂Face Paint and Tattoos 
🍂Rubber Duck game
🍂Poke a Pumpkin game 
🍂Cake Walk 
🍂Pumpkin bowling and pumpkin tossing game
🍂Bake sale 
🍂Emmy Photo Booth
🍂Music (Tim Britton and Friends)
🍂Student council booth
🍂Balloon Brian
🍂Pony rides
See you there!
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Click the link in our bio to set up your eWallet today.
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