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THE SCHOOL

  • Independent boarding/day, Preschool-Grade 12
  • Rigorous and dynamic college preparatory classes
  • Single and mixed-gender classes
  • Boarding program for 9-12th grades
  • Intentional use of inner development programs: Transcendental Meditation and Yoga (2 times a day)
  • Discussion and project-based, interactive classes
  • Highly personalized and student-centered learning
  • Founded in 1975

THE CAMPUS

  • Shared campus with Maharishi University, 350 acres with facilities including Library, Fieldhouse, Recreation Center, organic grocery market, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, Student Center.
  • A short walk from swimming, canoeing, and fishing at the Fairfield Reservoir, as well as walking and biking on the 16 mile Fairfield Loop Trail

STUDENTS

  • 180 students representing 30 countries
  • Over 75% percent of students receive financial aid
  • Preschool – 40
  • Lower (K-6) – 66
  • Middle – 24
  • Upper – 50

ACADEMICS

  • Collaborative and project-based learning emphasis
  • Multi-level, mastery curriculum including honors courses and AP courses
  • Holistic Health Program includes twice-daily meditation and yoga for stress reduction and academic success
  • College Admissions course and college counseling support

ACCREDITATION and MEMBERSHIPS

  • Independent Schools Association of Central States (ISACS)
  • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
  • Small Boarding Schools Association (SBSA)
  • Special Accreditation for College Preparatory Schools by the State of Iowa
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education
  • National Association for College Admissions Counseling
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Great Prairie Area Education Association
  • Enrollment Management Association
  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education

FACULTY

  • 44 faculty members (full and part-time)
  • 10 faculty or staff who are alumni
  • Student/Faculty ratio 6:1
  • Average Class Size: 12

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES

Over 97% of graduates accepted to four-year colleges and universities of their choice. Recent colleges and universities include:

  • Boston University
  • Columbia University
  • Georgetown University
  • George Washington University
  • Grinnell College
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Middlebury College
  • St. Olaf College
  • Princeton University
  • Purdue University
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
  • Sarah Lawrence College
  • University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Iowa – Honors Program
  • University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
  • University of Wisconsin – Madison
  • University of Glasgow, Scotland

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💥All of us here at Maharishi School are wishing 💥All of us here at Maharishi School are wishing you a happy and safe 4th of July!💥
🤩Congratulations to Lily Fenton who was elected 🤩Congratulations to Lily Fenton who was elected Valedictorian of her 2022 Senior class. 🤩
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❤️The Children's House presents their end of t ❤️The Children's House presents their end of the year song❤️
🌸The Maharishi School Board of Directors is ple 🌸The Maharishi School Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ms. Nuwaira Pasha will be joining the school as the Interim Head of School. 
🌸She will work with Dr. Richard Beall to transition leadership up to his retirement July 1. 
🌸Ms. Pasha has extensive background as both a teacher and school principal and is excited to be a part of the Maharishi School community and its Consciousness-Based approach to education. 
🌸Everyone on the Board, as well as the school Leadership Team, has enjoyed working with Ms. Pasha in the process of having her join the school. She brings experience, enthusiasm, energy, and great vision to Maharishi School. 
🌸Ms. Pasha will be an excellent leader moving the school forward.
🎉At Maharishi School, we are committed not only 🎉At Maharishi School, we are committed not only to taking steps to prevent and address bullying but also to use restorative justice, which attempts ultimately to restore relationships and provide tools for young people to advocate—and take responsibility—for themselves. 🎉
🎉These processes are not easy—and they take time plus willing participation—but we are working hard to strengthen them in our school community. 🎉
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✨To transcend, by definition, means to go beyond ✨To transcend, by definition, means to go beyond human limitations and to break boundaries. 
✨At Maharishi School, we teach you a technique to break internal boundaries and to sink deep into yourself, to tap into your essence and live in a state of flow.
✨Here, we believe that all parts of ourselves should be developed – the body, mind, heart and consciousness, and therefore the practice of TM® is required for all students. 
✨Our school day starts and ends with a few minutes of the Transcendental Meditation® (TM) technique.
✨ Go to www.maharishischool.org to see if our school is right for you!
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🌟THE VOTES ARE IN🌟 Congratulations to the 🌟THE VOTES ARE IN🌟 
Congratulations to the all of the candidates, we're looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
❤Josephine Ruffin's Middle School class presents ❤Josephine Ruffin's Middle School class presents the Lord's Cupboard with their donations from the money they raised at the Empty Bowls Event.❤
The Lord's Cupboard of Jefferson County 
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🥳Congratulations 2022 Graduates of Maharishi Sc 🥳Congratulations 2022 Graduates of Maharishi School, you did it! 🥳
🎾Congratulations to the Pioneer boys and girls 🎾Congratulations to the Pioneer boys and girls for a great season.🎾
The Pioneer girls had a record high number of players this year while the Pioneer boys team qualified for sub-state. 
We hear from the respective coaches of each team to comment on the conclusion of the season:
Maharishi Girls team not only won the first 12 games of the year, but had never dropped two matches in the same contest. This included 5-0 wins in the regional tournament, one against Notre Dame and one against Davis County.
It was an impressive season for a Pioneer squad that had only played two seasons over the previous four years. Maharishi didn’t have the numbers for a tennis team in 2018, and the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I'm really proud of our girls' improvement,” Eyre said.
Eyre specifically mentioned the growth of his seniors. Out of the six varsity players, Fenton and Mohanraj were the only ones playing in their last season. Both were freshman on the 2019 team that brought girls tennis back to Maharishi.
“They've done such a great job,” Eyre said. “My hat is always going to be with these girls for sticking with it and inspiring others to do it.”
"Our team exceeded expectations this spring. The Pioneers went 8-2 and reached the final sixteen in the state tournament after finishing district runner-up behind 3 time defending state champions, Cedar Rapids Xavier.
The Pioneer’s top 2 players have only played for a year. Zak and Ruimin competed against some really skilled players and won their share of matches. I can’t think of another player in Iowa who developed as quickly as Zak and Ruimin. They worked really hard and their results are impressive. I expect big things from them next year.
The Pioneer’s only senior, Dominic DuPoux was 18-0 in dual meet competition before losing his final match against Boone. The team voted Dominic the MVP award for his consistency in singles and doubles.
Jayanta Wegman, Polo Altynski-Ross, Chacho Rosler, and Mekhi Kahui all made significant strides and will form a strong nucleus for next year’s team." -Coach Steve Briggs
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